Ohio State’s Community Medicine MD Track

Ohio State’s Community Medicine MD Track (CMT) is an MD program designed for students who have a firm commitment to practicing medicine in rural communities or smaller cities. The track will not only address the clinical issues relevant to caring for patients in rural and smaller communities, but will also provide extra emphasis on leadership development and community engagement.

The CMT does not limit students to a specialty; instead, it trains physicians who will ultimately specialize in a variety of fields such as surgery, emergency medicine, internal medicine, family medicine, neurology, psychiatry, and obstetrics and gynecology.

Students will spend the first two years of medical school on the Columbus campus and then transition to The Ohio State University at Lima for their third and fourth years, gaining clinical experiences at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s.

CMT students will meet the same objectives required of all Ohio State medical students and will receive their medical degree from the Ohio State College of Medicine. The College of Medicine values diversity and believes its student body will be enhanced by including students with small community backgrounds and/or interests to pursue training at the regional campus in Lima.

There are upcoming virtual info sessions on July 19, 2023 at 4 PM EST and August 16, 2023 at 4 PM EST.

For more information or if you have questions, please email Lori Martensen at communitymedicinetrack@osumc.edu.

OSU Clinical Trials Sciences Certificate

The biopharmaceutical and healthcare research industries are growing at a rapid pace, yet there is a critical shortage of clinical research professionals to manage the human subjects research activities required to move new therapies through development and to patients.

The Clinical Trials Sciences certificate prepares students who have an interest in human subjects’ research regulations, study conduct, management, data coordinating and leadership with a broad foundation of knowledge and skills needed to pursue careers in clinical research.

Jobs in clinical trials study management include: clinical research assistant, clinical research coordinators, data managers, regulatory affairs officers and more.

The Clinical Trials Sciences certificate program consists of four courses with a total of 13 undergraduate credit hours, offered completely online and is designed to be able to be completed in as little as three semesters. At the completion of the program, you’ll earn an academic certificate from The Ohio State University.

Upon completion of this certificate, students will be prepared to:

  • Systematically apply understanding of regulations, bioethics, design and launch of clinical trials of investigational products.
  • Apply data and project management to support quality improvement and monitor clinical trials activities.

This certificate is available to Ohio State students seeking a bachelor’s degree in health-related sciences (including Chemistry and Biochemistry).

This program admits students every semester. There is an application deadline for each semester.

Medpace Interviews – March 7

Medpace will be in Denney Hall on March 7th interviewing for 3 positions for graduating seniors:

Majors that Medpace has identified include: Ecology, Physiological Science, Molecular Biology, Botany/Plant Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Marine Biology, Cell Biology, Epidemiology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Zoology, and Biology.

Students must apply and register on Handshake to be interviewed. The interview schedule (including remaining available interview spots) can be found here: Interviews with Medpace, Inc. | Handshake (joinhandshake.com).

Call for Applicants: OSU Medicine UG Lab Assistant

The OSU Wexner Medical Center COPPER lab is seeking applicants for an Undergraduate Laboratory Assistant position.

The COPPER lab is a well-funded organ transplant surgery research lab in the Medical Center, Department of Surgery. Specifically, the lab is looking for 1st or 2nd year undergraduate students with little to no laboratory experience, who are interested in getting their foot in the door with a biomedical science research laboratory.

Candidates do not need any prior research experience; they will learn everything they need for the job in the lab. They will spend the first 3-6 months completing all of the required medical center onboarding, security, safety and laboratory training. Students will also learn the primary support duties that keep the lab operational, including fundamental skills like sterile technique, chemical handling, and safe operation of equipment. They will then work one-on-one with the research scientists and staff in the lab to learn core experimental techniques in molecular biology, tissue culture and/or animal handling (depending on their interest).

This can serve as the first opportunity to get research experience or formal research credits. But if you’re looking to progress to graduate, medical, dental, vet school, etc, it is also an exceptional opportunity to set yourself apart from your peers. This role can become whatever you want, including a doorway to your next stage of training, research presentations, publications, reference letters… The sky is the limit!

This PDF (or Word doc) combines an email from a Post-doctoral Research Fellow of the lab, an introduction to the lab and role, and the application questionnaire.

Open Research Technician Position

There is an opening for a research technician in the Gale Group at the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging at Massachusetts General Hospital/ Harvard Medical School starting June 2022. They are seeking a recent college graduate with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. This position is ideal for an ambitious chemist with plans to attend graduate or medical school within 2-3 years.

The technician will be primarily responsible for physicochemical characterization of new transition metal complexes. There are also opportunities to engage in chemical synthesis, bioanalytical chemistry, molecular biology, and/or MR imaging studies.

Qualified applicants should send a CV and contact information for two references to Eric Gale at emgale@mgh.harvard.edu. Further information can be found on this flyer.

Laboratory Project Coordinator Job Opportunity

Medpace, a clinical research organization based in Cincinnati, has opened an entry level Laboratory Project Coordinator position for applications. Medpace has connections to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Medpace is dedicated to developing ground-breaking drugs and technology.

As a Lab Project Coordinator, job responsibilities will include:

  • Creating and maintaining laboratory manuals
  • Develop and present clinical laboratory presentations
  • Design and monitor production of specimen collection kits
  • Communicate protocols between departments
  • Write and revise Standard Operating Procedures

Medpace is looking for applicants with a science or health related Bachelor’s degree, good communication skills, and prefer laboratory experience.

Applications are available at, as well as more information regarding the job listing and Medpace here.

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.

Job Openings – Medical and Veterinary Scribes

ScribeAmerica is hiring and training medical and veterinary scribes to work alongside physicians and veterinarians in healthcare facilities Nationwide. The company is looking for recent or December 2020 graduates who are interested in pursuing a future career in healthcare or veterinary medicine for immediate openings in Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Dayton.

Scribes provide real-time charting for providers by shadowing them throughout their shifts. As a scribe you will:

  • Work side by side with physicians as they see patients
  • Document the patient history, chief complaint, physical exam & procedures
  • Prepare plans for follow up care
  • Assist with other clerical duties for the provider

If you are looking for clinical experience you are encouraged to check out the ScribeAmerica website and fill out the online application.

Links to specific positions:

If you would like to learn more about ScribeAmerica and the medical scribe positions, they will be hosting several virtual info sessions over the next few weeks. If you are interested in attending you can RSVP using this link.

Phi Delta Epsilon – International Medical Fraternity

International medical fraternity, Phi Delta Epsilon, is recruiting qualified individuals for its next chapter. The organization is a great opportunity for pre-med students to engage with other pre-med students. It provides an outlet to hear about academics, getting involved in research, taking the MCAT, and the application process to medical school from pre-med peers.

At chapter meetings, PhiDE often has guest speakers such as current practicing doctors and individuals on the admissions boards of medical schools.

The fraternity is holding informational meetings and recruitment events towards the end of January. A schedule can be found here. Questions can be directed to phideohzeta@gmail.com.

Surgical Research Summer Internship Program

Are you looking for a paid summer internship?

Application Deadline: January 21, 2019 at 8 AM

The US Army Institute of Surgical Research has an opening for an intern this summer!

Undergraduate students from accredited colleges and universities (such as ours) are invited to apply to conduct research at the USAISR.  The internship starts on Monday, 3 June, and will end on Friday, 9 August 2019. This internship will provide an opportunity for students interested in science, engineering or medical career fields to participate in research directed at improving the care of injured military service members and society at large. Selected candidates will be compensated $2,750.00 per month, based upon full-time participation.

If you are chosen, you will get to work with a USAISR staff mentor and their research team throughout your scientific investigation. The areas and their descriptions can be found through the link provided in the bottom of this post.

Open to bachelorette candidates only. U.S. Citizenship is required.
Find more information and apply here.


Want to jump start your search for the right research program? Check out this listing of programs that have recently reached out to CBC students.