Division of Ethics and
Humanism in Medicine
Students may participate in and
receive funding for more than one project during her/his tenure at Einstein.
Furthermore, each Division is not meant to be exclusive. For example, a
community health project may be conducted outside the USA as part of a
global health
program; a project in community and population health or in global health
may involve basic or clinical research.
ADVICE
AND FUNDING
After using the Einstein Web site to search for information about faculty
research, research centers and other activities that assist in project
selection and development, students are encouraged to contact the relevant
faculty directly in order to obtain additional information and finalize
project proposals. For assistance with this, click here:
Departmental Contact Persons. Dr. Kuperman, Associate Dean for Educational Affairs,
manages the Medical Student Projects Program, and all applications for
fellowship support must be submitted directly to
his office. He can also provide general guidance and advice about any aspect
of the program and may, after communicating with you, refer you to the
person who can provide more specific assistance.
SCHOLARLY
PAPER REQUIREMENT
Recognizing the educational value of students’ participation in the projects
program, we require every student to conduct at least one project during
his/her tenure at Einstein and write a paper of scholarly substance based on
it. Literature reviews are acceptable. Depending on the nature of the
project, it may or may not be conducted under mentor guidance and
supervision. But in all cases, it is expected that the student will consult
with a mentor during preparation of the paper and submit the final product
to the mentor for approval. Multi-authored papers are acceptable for some
types of projects. Although not mandatory, students are encouraged to
prepare and submit their papers for publication in the Einstein
Journal of Biology and Medicine or other peer reviewed journal.
MEDICAL
STUDENT PROJECTS COMMITTEE
The Medical Student Projects Committee
of the Division of Education (DOE) is responsible for monitoring the program
and establishing policies and guidelines for all its Divisions and the paper
requirement. A student whose project is eligible for a fellowship award may
have his/her application reviewed for funding decision by an appropriate
subsection of the Committee.
APPROVAL TO
CONDUCT RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN SUBJECTS
Any research project that
involves human subjects (including questionnaire studies and reviews of medical
records) must be reviewed and approved by the Einstein Committee on Clinical
Investigations (CCI), which is the federally designated Institutional Review
Board for all of the colleges of Yeshiva University, Jacobi Medical Center, and
North Central Bronx Hospital. In consultation with your project advisor/mentor,
you need to determine which category of review your proposal falls under (i.e.,
Exempt Verification, Expedited Review, or Full Review) and
complete the appropriate application form. Please note that in addition to
filling out the appropriate research protocol application form,
if your project involves collecting protected health information you will also
need to complete a HIPAA (Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) form.
All applications to the CCI
are now done electronically through the online Protocol Application
and Tracking System (PATS). Training is required in order to gain
access to PATS. However, if neither you nor your project
advisor/mentor is trained in the use of PATS, and your project falls
under the category of exempt review, you can submit a paper
version of all application documents to Bill Burton, the Associate
Director of the Office of Educational Resources. He can be contacted
at
burton@aecom.yu.edu or (718)430-4259.
In establishing a time frame for
your research project, be sure to provide sufficient time to
complete the CCI application and approval process. If you have any
questions, feel free to call the CCI office, located in Belfer 1002,
at (718)430-2237. Links to CCI web pages are provided below.
CCI home page:
http://www.aecom.yu.edu/home/CCI/default.htmCCI protocol submission requirements:
http://www.aecom.yu.edu/home/CCI/submission_
requirements.htm
CCI forms (to download):
http://www.aecom.yu.edu/home/CCI/forms.htm
CCI submission deadlines & meeting dates:
http://www.aecom.yu.edu/home/CCI/meeting.htm
PROJECT
FELLOWSHIPS AND PROGRAMS DIRECTORY
The various types of fellowships and programs supported by each Division are
listed below.
Division of Basic and Clinical Research
Click Here to Learn More:
- Summer Research Fellowships-
8-week research projects conducted under the supervision of faculty at
Einstein and other institutions with fellowship stipend of $2500.
About 60 fellowships awarded annually.
- Einstein Research Fellowships-
Year-long projects conducted under supervision of faculty at Einstein and
other institutions with fellowship award of $16,000. 8 fellowship awards
annually. Project may serve as basis for award of a special diploma
signifying distinction in research.
- Senior Research Fellowships-
5-7 month projects conducted under supervision of faculty
at Einstein and
other institutions with fellowship stipend of $3,500. About 25 awards
annually. Project may serve as basis for award of special diploma
signifying distinction in research.
- M.S. Program in Clinical
Research- Year-long program of clinical research methods courses and
research project with fellowship award of $16,000 for each of two
consecutive years. See "Clinical Research M.D. - M.S. Program" for
additional information.
Division of Global Health Click Here to Learn More:
Also, visit
http://www.aecom.yu.edu/ghf
- Summer Fellowships in Research, Community Health and Public Health-
4-8 week programs abroad; fellowship stipend
varies. About 20 students annually.
- Spanish language
training/clinical experience (summer)- 4-6 week programs in Mexico,
Central/South America with fellowship stipend set at maximum of $1800. 25 students annually.
- Global Health Fellowships-
Mentor-guided research, community health or clinical experiences conducted
in developing countries throughout the world with fellowship stipend set
at 75% of travel, tuition and housing costs plus $500. 25
students annually. Available only to students who have completed their
core clerkships. Minimum stay abroad is 2 months.
Division of Community and Population Health
Click Here to Learn More:
- Summer Research Fellowships-
8-week research projects conducted under supervision of faculty at
Einstein and other institutions with fellowship stipend of $2500. About 25
fellowship awards annually.
- Academic Year Community
Service Projects- planned and organized by students in AMSA,
AMA-Medical Student Section, SNMA, Boricua/Latino Health Organization,
APAMSA, PSR and PHR, AMWA and MSFC. No fellowship support. Projects
include: Hepatitis B Vaccination, Child Abuse Prevention, Youth Violence
Project, STATS and Health Fairs.
- Einstein Community Health
Outreach (ECHO)- Free clinic staffed by Einstein student volunteers
under physician supervision.
- Child Protection Fellowship-
Academic year part-time project for first year students only with
fellowship stipend of $2000. 2-4 students annually.
- Einstein Research Fellowships-
See description under Division of Basic and Clinical Research.
- Senior Research Fellowships-
See description under Division of Basic and Clinical Research.
- Social Medicine Course-
Annual winter-spring elective lecture series planned and organized by
students with invited lecturers from Einstein and elsewhere; open to
students in all classes.
- Public Health Fellowships-
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 clerkships.
Division of Ethics and Humanism in Medicine
Click Here to Learn More:
APPLICATION FORMS
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NOTE: Each application form is a PDF file
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DOWNLOAD THE SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION
DOWNLOAD THE SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION AND
SPECIAL DIPLOMA ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
DOWNLOAD THE GLOBAL HEALTH FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION
DOWNLOAD THE
EINSTEIN RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION
DOWNLOAD THE
PUBLIC HEALTH FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION
SCHOLARLY PAPER GUIDELINES
(revised 4/23/08)
Background. The Albert College of Medicine and its affiliated
institutions provide an ideal environment for students to participate in
mentor-guided projects. It is our conviction that such self-directed
learning experiences develop knowledge and skills that are
essential for life-long learning. Therefore, all students are required to
pursue a project involving in-depth study of an area of interest and prepare
a written, referenced report of scholarly substance. Whether the project is
conducted in the laboratory, clinic or in the field, it should deal with a
well defined problem or be designed to test a particular
hypothesis. The project should be conducted under guidance of a faculty
mentor, who will be selected by the student. Indeed, an important benefit of
this graduation requirement is the enhanced opportunity it provides for
students to interact with faculty members.
General Guidelines.
The Scholarly Paper (SP) project may be
conducted during unscheduled time in the first and second year, during the
summer following the first
year, and during the seven month elective period in the fourth year. It is
anticipated that at least six-to-eight weeks of full-time effort, or its
equivalent, will be necessary to fulfill this
requirement.
Multi-authored papers are accepted, but prior approval by Dr. Kuperman is
needed.
Publication of reports of research conducted by a student, whether or not to
meet this requirement, is subject to approval of the faculty member with
whom the student worked.
Students who received a Ph.D. before being admitted to the medical school,
or who are enrolled in the M.D./Ph.D. program, are exempt from the SP
requirement. Masters' theses will not be accepted for submission in lieu of
the SP.
A report or presentation prepared for a course may serve as a starting point
for the SP, but it will not satisfy this requirement.
Selecting a Mentor.
Information about projects and mentors at
Einstein and affiliated campuses are provided in the Summer Project
Directory, the Einstein Web site, and through discussions with faculty and
Associate Deans. The student should decide on an area of general interest
and meet with one more faculty members who work in that field. After
appropriate discussions, the student and faculty member should agree on a
topic and the faculty member's availability to serve as mentor. Although it
is not necessary that
the idea for the project originate with the student, it is essential that
the work and written report be the student's own.
If you need help in selecting a mentor, or would like to learn what types
of projects are available in a given department, click here:
List of Contact
Persons.
While it is convenient to conduct a project under the guidance of a member
of the Einstein faculty, students may arrange for a mentor at another
institution. Formal permission for this must be obtained from Dr. Kuperman.
Mentor Responsibilities.
Conferences between student and
mentor should be scheduled during the course of the SP project. The project
must be designed and specifically performed by the student with the advice
and guidance of the student's mentor. The SP provides an unusual opportunity for tutorial instruction in hypothesis
testing and critical
evaluation. Mentors are also expected to provide all necessary equipment and
supplies necessary for successful completion of the project.
The mentor should make every effort to orient the student to a project that
can be completed within the available time. In planning a project, it should
be clear that the primary goal is to pursue, in as much depth as possible
within a finite time period, the
study of an area of interest and to learn the appropriate scholarly methods;
the preparation of a written report suitable for publication in a
peer-reviewed journal, while not considered a primary goal of the SP, should
always be considered within the realm of possibility.
SP Approval and Deadlines.
An SP Project Proposal form must be
completed, and submitted to Dr. Kuperman by September 15 of Year 4. Students
are encouraged,
however, to submit the form well before the deadline. In consultation with
the Medical Student Projects Committee of the Division of Education, Dr.
Kuperman will determine whether the general scope of the proposed work and
resources available are consonant with the intent of the SP requirement.
Students who wish to have a description of their project included in their
Dean's letter, should submit a one page progress report to Dr. Baum,
Senior Associate Dean
for Students, by September 15 of Year 4. This should describe the status of
the research project, the anticipated date of completion, and must be signed
by the mentor and the student.
A draft of the SP must be submitted to the student's mentor no later than
May 1st of the year of graduation. One copy of the final report, accompanied
by a letter from the mentor stating that it has been approved as fulfilling
the graduation requirement for a report of scholarly substance, must be submitted to Dr. Kuperman's office, 209 Belfer,
by May 15th of the year of graduation. Any students who miss these
deadlines will not receive their diplomas.
Report Format.
The typical report consists about 15-20 pages,
and should be written in the format of a scholarly paper consistent with
published work in the field. Reports based on research projects should
include:
- Abstract
- Critical review and citation of the work of previous investigators
- Methodology
- Analysis of data or information
- Conclusions that are supported by the data
- Bibliography
Reports based on literature reviews can take a variety of forms. See samples
of reviews in publications such as The Einstein Journal or Annual Reviews
of Medicine to determine the most appropriate format.
Typing and Assembly Instructions.
The report should be typed
on standard paper, double spaced, with one inch margins. Single spacing may
be used within (double spacing between) block quotations, footnotes, and
bibliography.
The title, the student's full name, and the year of degree must be included
on the cover. Each page in the report should be numbered.
If charts, graphs, maps, tables, or computer printouts that are larger than
the standard size are to be used, they should be folded carefully into the
manuscript. Legends are placed below the illustrative material. However,
when both illustration and legend cannot be
accommodated on one page, the legend may appear on a facing page.
Students will need a minimum of two copies of the report, one of which is
for the mentor. One copy, accompanied by a letter from the mentor, must be
submitted to Dr. Kuperman in 209 Belfer by May 15th of the year of
graduation.
Summary of
Timetable
Students are encouraged to submit their
project proposals and final reports as soon as they are prepared. Deadlines
for submission are as follows:
Sept. 15, Year Four: Deadline for submission of SP Proposal Form to Dr. Kuperman.
Sept.
15, Year Four: Deadline for submission of Progress Report to Dr. Baum, if it is to be
included in the Dean's letter.
May 1,
Year Four: Deadline for submission of manuscript to mentor.
May 15,
Year Four: Deadline for submission of final report and mentor's letter of
approval.
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SCHOLARLY PAPER PROJECT RESOURCES
MEDICAL SPANISH PROGRAM
The large and still growing population of Spanish speaking persons in this
nation, particularly in many of its largest
cities, compels this and medical schools across the land to provide future
physicians with at least a basic level of competence in conversational
Spanish. The Medical Spanish program here at Einstein has been evolving
over a period of more than 20 years and is still changing to meet students’
needs.
In the current program (which is entirely elective), students begin language
classes in the first year and continue to practice and expand language
building skills throughout the second year. Classes are offered
at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels.
In the summer between first and second year, about 20 students receive
funding to participate in Spanish language programs in
Central America and Mexico.
The Coordinator of Einstein’s Medical Spanish Program is Maria Marzan,
M.P.H.; 507-Belfer; mamarzan@aecom.yu.edu. Top
THE
EINSTEIN PROGRAM FOR PERSONAL WELLNESS
Students are offered the
opportunity to participate in the Einstein Program for Personal
Wellness (EPPW). The program has two components.
-
Students
will receive instruction in methods that have long been used to
improve health and reduce stress. These methods, now viewed by an
increasing number of physicians as complementary to the domain of
conventional medicine, include Meditation, Yoga, Reiki, Tai Chi and
Qigong.
- We provide students with information and advice on
maintaining good health through good nutrition. Individual nutritional
counseling is also available.
By
experiencing the positive effects of these methods and activities on their
health and ability to deal effectively with a demanding curriculum, we
hope more students acquire interest in learning how to integrate them into
their future medical practices. To help students towards this goal, Web
based resources, printed literature, elective courses and research
opportunities are available.
Although
not originally developed as a program promoting wellness, in a larger
sense Einstein's Healer's Art course may be viewed as part of the
EPPW. Started in 1991 at the U.C. San Francisco School of Medicine,
Healer's Art has now spread to about twenty schools across the country. We
are now in our fourth year. As described by Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, the
course's originator, Healer's Art "uses a ... discovery model of
experiential learning to explore themes of service, calling and
commitment, relationships, identity, and meaning in medicine". The
course helps students reclaim the humanitarian spirit that prompted them
to decide to become a physician in the first place.
An
Orientation to EPPW is held early in the academic year in order to provide
an overview of the program and introduce students to various methods
through discussions and demonstrations. Top
