Bio-Hack (Pre-Med Opportunity)

This year, Ohio State student org Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) will be hosting its 5th annual Bio-Hack, a weekend-long hackathon full of engineering, learning, networking, and innovation. The event will be held November 4-5, 2023. Bio-Hack gives students a unique experiential learning opportunity to build and engineer health technologies in a welcoming and supportive environment.

The theme this year is Patient Safety. Each year there are over 125,000 patient deaths each year due to medical errors, so BMES wants participants to develop solutions to mitigate the risk of these errors in areas such as medications, surgery, diagnosis, infection, and patient care. This is a great opportunity for students interested in healthcare to experience both the clinical and technical innovations of the field.

Teams can take inspiration from challenges presented by supporting companies and organizations. After the 24-hour “hacking” session is over, teams present their projects to industry experts and judges to get feedback and compete for prizes.

Compete to win up to $500 in prizes with food and drinks provided!

Deadline to register is October 29.

Summer Internships at Novartis

Novartis is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of pharmaceuticals. The company aims to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. They are working hard to produce breakthroughs and address unmet needs for patients with devastating diseases, including genetic disorders and certain deadly cancers. They also are committed to ensuring our medicines reach as many people as possible.

Novartis reached out to CBC and let us know that their summer internships will be posted here. Over the next few weeks they will continue to add positions, so interested students should check the website periodically. They expect postings to be split 50/50 for undergrad/grad, with around 200 total positions.

College of Medicine: ASPIRE Medical Research Program

Ohio State University College of Medicine ASPIRE Medical Research program applications will close on January 15, 2023.

The mission of the ASPIRE Medical Research Program is to support undergraduate students who have been historically underrepresented and historically excluded from the health sciences with mentorship, research experience in world-class laboratories, and personal and academic support to prepare them for advanced education and careers as health care providers.

The year-long, longitudinal program is open to rising sophomores (current freshmen), sophomores, and juniors.

They are specifically seeking applications from:

  • Students from groups historically excluded in medicine and biomedical sciences: African-American or Black, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
  • Students with disabilities, defined as those with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
  • Students from economically and/or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds
  • First generation college students
  • Queer, LGBTQIA, Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming
  • Others whose backgrounds and experiences would bring diversity to the field

Interested? Visit the program website to learn more and apply. Applications will be accepted until January 15, 2023.

ASPIRE 2022 Cohort

SUPER Summer Training Program

Are you looking for a summer program that integrates research and clinical care? If so, please consider applying for the NIH funded SUPER Summer Program at Nationwide Children’s and The Ohio State University.

This program provides clinical and basic science research training in the fields of Kidney and Bladder Diseases. Students will be paired with a research mentor to guide them through their summer projects, that will culminate in an abstract presentation. In addition, students will be able to shadow Nephrologists in the clinic and dialysis unit and Urologists in the operating room. SUPER Summer students will receive a summer stipend and receive support to attend the American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week meeting in 2023 (held in Washington D.C.).

This 10-week program allows students to…

  • Increase their understanding of urinary tract development, physiology, and disease pathogenesis
  • Enhance their knowledge in skills required to be a successful biomedical researcher
  • Be immersed in a translational research project
  • Have exposure to multi-disciplinary careers focused on nephrology and urology

Applicants should be in their sophomore or junior year.

The application deadline is January 31, 2023 and the application can be found here. A flyer containing more information can be viewed here. Any questions can be sent to John.Spencer@nationwidechildrens.org or kirk.mchugh@osucom.edu.

Ohio State Engineering in Healthcare: Industry and Research Symposium 2022

The Engineering in Healthcare: Industry and Research Symposium is an annual conference hosted by the Biomedical Engineering Society that combines academic research and industry development to allow for a unique networking experience between students and companies.

This is a virtual event that will be held from February 18-19, 2022.

In attendance will be…

  • Over 10 leading biomedical industry partners
  • Graduate and undergraduate students from over 20 different universities

Find more information and register here by February 10, 2022. Any questions can be sent to this email: mohta.9@osu.edu.

College of Medicine: ASPIRE Medical Research Program

Ohio State University College of Medicine ASPIRE Medical Research, is now accepting applications for its 5th cohort of ASPIRE Scholars.

The mission of the ASPIRE Medical Research Program is to support current Ohio State undergraduate students who have been historically underrepresented and historically excluded from the health sciences, with mentorship, research experience in world-class laboratories, personal and academic support, in order to prepare them for advanced education and careers as health-care providers.

The year-long, longitudinal program is open to rising sophomores (current freshmen), sophomores, and juniors.

They are specifically seeking applications from:

  • Students from groups historically excluded in medicine and biomedical sciences: African-American or Black, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
  • Students with disabilities, defined as those with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
  • Students from economically and/or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds
  • First generation college students
  • Queer, LGBTQIA, Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming
  • Others whose backgrounds and experiences would bring diversity to the field

Interested? Visit the program website to learn more and apply. Applications will be accepted until January 15, 2022.

Midwest Health Professions Expo 2021

The 2021 Midwest Health Profession Expo will take place virtually on Monday, March 1, from 12:00-3:00pm.

This event will provide an opportunity for pre-health students and health professions schools and programs to come together. Students can learn all about the graduate school opportunities that will prepare them for a career in healthcare. Admission representatives can connect with students and inform them of their schools/program’s strengths, as well as what they look for in applicants.

With more than 80 Professional and Graduate programs already registered, students will have the opportunity to learn what it takes to be a competitive applicants to the programs they are interested in pursuing in the future. Each recruiter listing includes the programs they represent, institution description, and the times they will be available to chat.

Student registration can be found here. If you have any questions, please email midwesthealthprofessionsexpo@gmail.com.

Summer Job Openings

Looking for a job to provide patient Hours for PA School?

Ohio At Home, A Home Health Agency, is looking for students who are interested in working this summer! They will be setting up a table in Atwell Hall lobby this Thursday, April 25th from 11am-4pm and want to hire you! This is a great way to earn patient hours needed for PA school without having any formal STNA license. If you are interested please stop by Atwell Hall this Thursday.

If you have additional questions about this organization or opportunity, or can’t make it on Thursday, please reach out to Carson Dentinger, Client Relations Coordinator, at carson.dentinger@ohioathome.com. See attached job description.

Note: This opportunity is open to all students. It isn’t just for pre-PA. Anyone who is interested is welcome to stop by!

Healthcare and Life Sciences Expo

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Attend the upcoming Healthcare and Life Sciences career expo! The expo will take place on Monday, March 18th from 3:30 pm-6:30 pm in the Biomedical Research Tower, Room 115.

Register here now!

All of the companies attending are hiring for various positions. Undergraduate and graduate students will be eligible for these positions. Check out the 19 companies currently attending and their websites below:

Medpace, Inc.Charles River LaboratoriesVeeva SystemsIndiana Primary Health Care AssociationNationwide Children’s HospitalWexner Medical Center – Ohio State UniversityMedical Scribing SolutionsRural ActionMount Carmel Healthcare SystemCollege Nannies and Tutors | South HillsUnited States Army Columbus Medical Recruiting StationLicking Park DistrictAdmissions- College of Optometry – The Ohio State UniversitySpring Creek FertilityChillicothe Veterans Affairs Medical CenterScribeAmericaViaQuestCognosanteEnsemble Health Partners,

Healthcare & Life Sciences Expo

ASC Career Success is bringing together a select group of 15-30 companies that will provide a wide range of opportunities in two huge industries: Healthcare & the Life Sciences.  The Healthcare & Life Sciences EXPO is open to ALL students interested in careers in these areas.

RSVP now for the Monday, March 18th Healthcare & Life Sciences EXPO at the Biomedical Research Tower (room 115) from 3:30pm to 6:30pm.

The companies attending this fair will be hiring for full-time entry level positions, as well as summer internships. Don’t put off your career search any longer! Attend the event and find that first job, your next job, or a resume building summer internship! 

More details are available on Handshake.