Wednesday, July 10th, 2024

CULI 1810 – Fundamentals of Culinary Medicine

Course Description: Fundamentals of Culinary Medicine teaches students the practical skills to realistically apply nutrition concepts to impact their own life and those around them though great tasting food that happens to be good for them. This course provides a comprehensive overview of nutrition and application of nutrition principles through culinary medicine. The course includes hands-on cooking classes, didactic lectures, guest speakers and field trips. Topics covered include basic nutrition concepts, evaluating research, recipe development and modification, food security and barriers to healthy eating, inflammation and an anti-inflammatory diet, food allergies and intolerances, and food policy.

Course Format: Class are held in-person at the Seva Teaching Kitchen. The course will include hands-on cooking sessions, didactic lectures, guest speakers, and field trips.

The course is a Lecture / Lab series.

For the Fall 2024 semester lectures are held most but not all Tuesdays from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

There are four options for the Lab component:

Monday 10:00 AM to 12:30
Monday 1:30 to 4:00
Tuesday 9:30 to Noon
Wednesday 1:30 to 4:00

Audience: The course is appropriate for undergraduate students who are interested in learning about and improving their own, culinary skills, nutrition literacy, and/or health and for students seeking careers in medicine, health, and nutrition.

For More Information: https://blogs.gwu.edu/smhs-culinarymedicine/undergraduate-programming/culi-1810-fundamentals-of-culinary-medicine/

Overcoming Adversity in Medicine Panel Discussion

Hope4Med | Virtual

Wednesday, July 10th, 2024, at 8:00pm EST

Hope4Med is excited to invite you to an upcoming panel discussion titled "Overcoming Adversity in Medicine''. The event features esteemed physicians who have triumphed over various challenges in their medical careers, offering invaluable insights and guidance for navigating the hurdles of the medical field.

Our panelists, seasoned healthcare professionals with diverse backgrounds, will share personal stories of resilience, perseverance, and success in the face of adversity. Through candid discussions and thought-provoking insights, they will provide advice on overcoming obstacles, building resilience, and thriving in demanding healthcare environments.

Whether you are a premed student starting your medical journey, a medical student navigating training complexities, a resident managing clinical pressures, or an attending physician looking to support colleagues, this panel discussion aims to empower you with wisdom and motivation for excelling in the challenging world of medicine.

Join us for an enriching discussion that promises to inspire, educate, and empower you on your path to success in medicine. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from our distinguished panelists and discover strategies for overcoming adversity and achieving excellence in your medical career.

EMT Volunteer

McLean Volunteer Fire Department | McLean, VA

The McLean Volunteer Fire Department is looking for volunteers to assist in the EMT division. The Fire Department expects a commitment of at least three years. You will:

1. Need to volunteer at least 20 hours per month (240 hours per year), including completion of mandatory refresher/recertification training. 
2. Attend monthly membership meetings at McLean station on the third Monday of each month at 7pm (members must attend at least six-out-of-twelve meetings per year).
3. Attend two out of four “all-hands” events on weekends throughout the year.
4. Need to be a U.S. citizen or current legal resident with at least 24 months of U.S residency.
5. Need to be 18 years of age or older.
6. Need to successfully pass a background investigation.
7. Need to possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.

For more information (and if interested in joining our team), please visit the McLean Volunteer Fire Department's website: https://mcleanvfd.org/membership/.

Medical Assistant/Research Coordinator 

Foxhall Dermatology | Washington, DC

Busy Dermatologist office seeks team player for full-time Medical Assistant position/research coordinator. The Medical Assistant works as part of the health care team by assisting the practice physician in providing highest quality patient care in a professional and personalized manner. The ideal candidate will be energetic and able to remain focused in a busy atmosphere while delivering a high level of customer service. 

Duties:
● Perform blood draws
● Coordinate research studies; serve as study coordinator
● Escort patients to exam rooms
● Assist with exams and procedures, administering medications, and performing tests.
● Assist patients with questions about medications and wound care.
● Use EMR scribing, ensure all related reports, labs and information is available in patients'
medical records prior to their appointment
● Take telephone messages; provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls
● Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to physicians
● Clean and restock examination rooms
● Prepare allergens for testing and assist with testing procedures
● Sterilize instruments
● Assist with research projects, protocols, reports and patients

Qualifications:
● Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette
● Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
● The ability to perform or willing to learn phlebotomy
● Candidates must consent to and pass a criminal background check
● Excellent computer skills
● Experience w/ EHR, scribing
● Experience on interest in clinical research
● GCP training or willing to be trained in this and research study procedures
● Allergy testing experience or willing to be trained
● Take vitals
● Good reading and editing skills

Position is located in the Spring Valley area of Washington, DC. If interested in the position, please send CV to Dr. Alison Ehrlich at contactderm4dc@gmail.com.

Pediatric Medical Assistant 

Pediatrics at Chartley | Reisterstown, MD

Pediatrics at Chartley is a practice looking to find an energetic, friendly, and motivated candidate. Pre-health graduates encouraged to apply. No medical assistant certification required. You will:

Work alongside physicians and nurses

Receive clinical, hands-on patient care experience

This practice is a division of the Trusted Doctors organization. This position is Full-Time (Monday - Friday) and you may receive some schedule flexibility upon discussion. This position is located Reisterstown, MD.

Medical Assistant 

Black and Kletz Allergy | Washington DC & McLean, VA

Black and Kletz Allergy is looking to fill multiple medical assistant positions. Pre-health graduates are encouraged to apply. Medical assistant certification is not required, and you must be a fast learner and detail oriented. You will:

Assist physicians with examinations

Learn and perform multiple allergy testing methods

Being a college graduate is a plus with this practice. You will earn $22-$25 per hour and will be Full-Time (Monday - Friday). This position covers two offices in Washington DC and McLean, VA. 

Clinical Research Volunteer Position 

Children’s National Hospital | Washington, D.C.

The 3Ms – Learn T1D with Black Families Intervention study at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. is looking for two clinical research volunteers to help with data collection. The 3M (Meals, monitoring, and medication) intervention is a proposed mobile health intervention to measure and improve diabetes health outcomes in Black
adolescence and youth. This study will focus on Black identifying youth, aged 10-15 years old, who have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes for at least 6 months.

Responsibilities will include:
• Attending bi-weekly team meetings, estimated on Friday mornings via zoom.
• Attending once-a-month Behavioral Research Team Meetings, first Wednesday of
the month.
• Participating in home visits to obtain research data related to the intervention.

We are looking for:
• A person with experience or exposure to cultural competency and humility.
• Someone open to doing home visits in the area in the afternoon (A car is not
necessary).
• A sophomore or junior currently attending a four-year institution.
• Demonstrated writing and editing skills, particularly in Microsoft office.
• Someone interested in psychology and clinical research.

We are seeking 2-3 undergraduate volunteers to aid in our study, primarily, undergraduates who can commit at least a year in the position, beginning in August. No prior research experience is required. 

If interested, please send your resume and a small paragraph 5-10 sentences,
explaining your desire to be involved in the research project. If you have any questions feel free to send them to 3MeHealthStudy@childrensnational.org.

Medical Assistant 

MedStar Health | Baltimore, MD

MedStar Health is looking to fill a Medical Assistant position at the Center for Digestive Disease at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. You will:

Work alongside nationally recognized specialists

Assist with examination and education of patients

Assist with multiple clinical procedures such as staple/suture removal, injections and phlebotomy as needed

Perform a variety of patient and laboratory tests, such as Point of Care Testing, tuberculosis skin testing, electrocardiography, pulmonary function tests, and vision and hearing testing

Gain a 1-year grace period to acquire CMA or RMA certification

This position is Full-Time (Monday-Friday) and located in Baltimore, MD. 

Lion Tiger Department Internship

Smithsonian National Zoological Park | Washington, DC

The selected student will work under a keeper in the Lion Tiger unit of the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC. The intern will learn husbandry and management techniques for a wide variety of animals including lions, tigers, Andean bears, bobcats, prairie dogs, porcupines, maras, and domestic livestock. The intern will learn husbandry skills, including diet preparation, enclosure cleaning and maintenance, enrichment preparation, and behavioral observations. The intern will also gain public speaking skills by interpreting animal behaviors to visitors. By the end of the semester, the intern will complete a poster and a paper with a focus on an animal
husbandry procedure.

The intern will not have any direct contact with collection animals. The selected intern must be able to work in all types of weather, lift 50 pounds, follow all safety protocols, complete health screenings, and complete a background check.

The internship is an entry-level program, and as such applicants with prior zoo experience may not find it very beneficial. Applicants interested in other aspects of the zoo field, including laboratory research or veterinary medicine, may not find this internship applicable. Students, recent graduates, or individuals in the workforce with little to no experience in a zoo setting are encouraged to apply. Current students will receive support to earn college credit for their time spent in the program.

Send a resume, cover letter, unofficial transcript (if applicable), and a schedule of availability for the fall semester to julianok@si.edu by July 15. Selected applicants will be contacted for interviews no later than August 1.

Medical Assistant

Cardiology Associates of Frederick | Federick, MD

Cardiology Associates of Frederick is looking to fill a Medical Assistant position. Pre-health graduates encouraged to apply. No medical assistant certification required. In this role, you will:

Work alongside physicians and nurses

Gain clinical, hands-on patient care experience

This position is Full-Time (Monday-Friday) and located in Frederick, MD.

Medical Assistant 

Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group | Williamsburg, VA

Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group is looking to fill a Medical Assistant position. Pre-health graduates are encouraged to apply. No medical assistant certification is required. In the role, you will:

Administer immunizations and variety of injections

Assist physician with gynecologic, surgical and wound procedures/exams

Perform ancillary clinical kit testing and specimen collection

You will earn $15-$18 an hour (based on experience) and this position is Full-Time (Monday - Friday). This position is located in Williamsburg, VA. 

Medical Assistant 

LifeBridge Health Medical Group | Baltimore, MD

LifeBridge Health is looking to fill a Clinical Assistant position for their department of Surgery. Pre-health graduates are encouraged to apply. No medical assistant certification is required. You will gain experience in direct patient care and receive on the job training.

This position is Full-Time (Monday-Friday) and located in Baltimore, MD. 

Pediatric Medical Assistant

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians | Baltimore, MD

The University of Maryland is looking to fill a Pediatric Medical Assistant position. Pre-health graduates are encouraged to apply. No medical certification is required. You will gain experience in direct patient care and receive on the job training. 

This position is Full-Time (Monday-Friday) and located in Baltimore, MD. 

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