SPECIAL ELECTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIOR STUDENTS

Einstein Senior Research Fellowship Program: Fellowships in the amount of $3500 are awarded for research projects conducted at Einstein or other institutions for a period of at least five months. Submission of a paper based on the project satisfies the Scholarly Paper requirement and also may lead to a diploma that signifies distinction in research. Application deadline is April 15 of Year 3.

For further information and downloadable application form,go to: http://www.aecom.yu.edu/ooe/Special_Programs/

Global Health Fellowship Program: Fellowships covering about 75% of transportation and housing costs are awarded to students who participate in clinical or research projects in less developed and emerging nations for a period of at least two months. Application deadline is April 15 of Year 3. For further information and list of global health projects completed by students in previous classes, obtain a copy of Global Health Fellowship program brochure from your classÕs bulk-mail box located outside of Riklis Auditorium.

For further information and downloadable application form, go to: http://www.aecom.yu.edu/global/page.aspx

Public Health Fellowship Program: Year-long study towards M.P.H. degree at any school of public health in the USA or abroad. Fellowship stipend of $16,000 to 3 students annually after completion of core clerkship.

For further information and downloadable application form, go to: http://www.aecom.yu.edu/ooe/Special_Programs/

M.S. in Clinical Research Methods: Completion of this program will lead to the award of the M.S. degree (in addition to the M.D.) Year 4 is dedicated to research and course work towards the M.S. In Year 5, the student completes required clerkships and electives as well as the thesis requirement (which is in lieu of the Scholarly Paper requirement). A fellowship stipend of $16,000 is awarded during Years 4 and 5 and no tuition is charged for the 5th year. Interested students should meet with Dr. Paul Marantz. Application must be by January or February of Year 3.

For additional information and downloadable application form, visit http://www.aecom.yu.edu/crtp/

David Kligler Research Fellowship in Integrative Medicine: This fellowship provides a stipend of $2000 to a student who participates in a research project on some aspect of integrative medicine for at least a two-month period. Interested students should contact Dr. Benjamin Kligler at bkligler@bethisraelny.org for advice about arranging such a project. The application consists of a project description, a personal statement describing your particular interest in integrative medicine, and name and location of your mentor.

Submit this information to Dr. Kuperman by May 1 of Year 3.

 

Exchange Programs:

AECOM - BEN GURION EXCHANGE PROGRAM: Up to 6 senior students can be accepted through this program into electives at the School of Medicine of Ben Gurion University of the Negev in Israel. Funding is available for travel and living expenses. A maximum of two students can be accommodated in any given time period.

A major aim of the Ben Gurion School of Medicine is to utilize academic resources to foster development of an integrated system for delivery of comprehensive community health care in a vast geographic area; the academic program is therefore designed to educate a new type of health care professional who will have the motivation and competencies to function effectively in that system as a provider of primary care services Accordingly, all Ben Gurion medical students require clinical learning experiences that differ considerably from those available to most Einstein students These experiences involve first-contact, longitudinal and preventive care in ambulatory and inpatient settings The learning focuses not only on health care needs of individuals, but also of families, neighborhoods, and occupational environments Learning takes place to a great extent in community-based primary care teaching clinics, occupational health units, rehabilitation facilities, and public health stati ns.

The Director of Elective Studies at Ben Gurion has stipulated that all communications from AECOM students be channeled through our Registrar's Office. The Registrar has some copies of the Ben Gurion "Elective Studies Catalog for Foreign Medical Students" which you may examine.

ELIGIBILITY: Senior medical students who are prepared to spend at least two full months are eligible for this exchange program All months except July and August are available A knowledge of Hebrew is helpful but not essential.

SELECTION: The six AECOM/Ben Gurion Exchange students will be selected by lottery.

DEADLINE DATES: Interested students should submit their names to the Registrar by April 1.

NOTE: Availability of funding for programs in Israel is subject to considerations of studentsÕ safety.

 

AECOM - MEDICAL STUDIES AT SHAARE ZEDEK: Applications are invited from students to study for a two month period at the Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem. Up to three students can be accepted Round trip air travel and a $500 per month living allowance are provided by Shaare Zedek.

Only the following electives are available:

  • Cardiology
  • Geriatrics
  • Neonatology and Day Care
  • Pediatric Nephrology and Dialysis
  • Outpatient Pediatrics
  • Adult Hematology and Oncology Day Hospital
  • Pediatric Neurology

None of the programs listed above may be used to fulfill AECOM's Ambulatory Care or Neurology requirements.

Description of some of the programs listed above are available in 209-Belfer.

Students from this program will be selected by lottery Interested students should submit their names to the Office of the Registrar by April 1.

NOTE: Availability of funding for programs in Israel is subject to considerations of studentsÕ safety.

 

AECOM - HADASSAH EXCHANGE PROGRAM: One student can be accepted through this program into an elective at Hadassah School of Medicine of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Funding is available for travel and living expenses. At least two full months must be spent in the program, preferably sometime between August and March.

For additional information about electives available please write to:

Ms. Jill Adika

Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center

P.O. Box 12272

Jerusalem 91120, Israel

 

Interested students should submit their names to the Office of the Registrar by April 1. Selection is by lottery.

 

AECOM - PARIS EXCHANGE PROGRAM: Applications are invited from students to participate in an exchange program between AECOM and the University of Paris medical schools. The fellowship award consists of a round-trip economy class flight between N.Y.C. and Paris plus a housing and food allowance of $700 per month.

Students are expected to spend at least one full elective module in Paris, preferably during April-May. Opportunities are available in both clinical and research areas. The ability to speak and understand French is desirable, but not essential. Information about the University of Paris programs is located in Room 209-Belfer.

The application consists of an essay describing the student's special interests in the exchange program. This should be submitted to Dr. Albert S. Kuperman, Associate Dean for Educational Affairs, by May 1.

For additional information, visit micefa.org

 

AECOM - KAROLINSKA EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Two students in each senior class are eligible for fellowships to take elective courses or participate in research projects for two month periods at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. In addition to a large number of interesting elective courses offered (in English) to foreign medical students, numerous possibilities for basic biomedical or applied clinical research also exist. As a medical research center of international renown, the Karolinska would be a particularly good site for students planning to conduct major research projects for the "special distinction" diploma.

The fellowship stipend covers round trip economy class airfare plus a housing and food allowance of $500 per month Reasonably priced and conveniently located housing can be arranged.

The application consists of an essay describing the student's special interest in this exchange program. This should be submitted to Dr. Kuperman, Associate Dean for Educational Affairs, by May 1.

 

AECOM - SAITAMA EXCHANGE PROGRAM

The Saitama Medical School, located near Tokyo, will accept two students during the month of April. Airfare, room and board expenses are provided through the generosity of Saitama Medical School. Elective opportunities in surgery are especially good at Saitama, but arrangements for study in other clinical disciplines are also possible.

The application consists of an essay describing the studentÕs special interest in this exchange program plus a curriculum vitae. These should be submitted to Dr. Kuperman, Associate Dean for Educational Affairs, by May 1.