CLASS NOTES 

*All students are invited to attend the Einstein Student Community Town Hall and Dinner on Tues., Feb. 4, from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Robbins Auditorium. Please RSVP.

Class of 2025

• The recording for the Jan. 14 rank list town hall can be found here. (passcode: cF+7BL$Y). Please complete the Career Advising Curriculum modules assigned to you: Creating a Rank Order List and Match Week and SOAP. Deadline: Fri., Feb. 14 at 5 p.m.

Class of 2026

• Elective registration is open. Please refer to the Dec. 11 email sent by Christina Chin for instructions provided during the fourth-year town hall.

• The away rotations process town hall will be held on Mon., Feb. 10, from 5 to 6 p.m. via Zoom. Please complete the two Career Advising Curriculum modules assigned to you (ideally before the town hall): Applying to Away Rotations and Navigating Texas Star for Aways and Residency Applications. Deadline: Fri., Feb. 14 at 5 p.m.

• VSLO authorizations were issued on Thurs. Jan. 2. If you haven’t received your login information via email, check your spam folder. Many visiting applications require a CV, personal statement, and letters of recommendation. Review the Careers Curriculum Modules on Building a CV, The Personal Statement, and Letters of Recommendation for guidance. Health forms are also needed. Occupational Health can complete up to three of these forms. Student Health Services can complete additional forms, including those that require a doctor’s exam and/or signature. Contact Passcell Robinson for assistance.

• The deadline for applying for the 2025-2026 gap year is Tues., Feb. 18. Applications require: student's CV, career plan essay, research plan and mentor’s CV/biosketch, and letter of support with mentoring plan. Apply here. Make an appointment with Dr. Jessica Rieder before Mon., Feb. 10 if you have questions or need support.

• The AMA Foundation’s 2025 Physicians of Tomorrow scholarship is accepting applications. This scholarship is for students preparing to enter their fourth year of medical school. For more information, contact: Allison Wesel. Deadline: Mon., Feb. 17.

Class of 2027

• The deadline for taking the NBME self-assessment is Mon., Feb. 3. Contact Christina Chin with questions.

• Additional study space is available 24/7 in the Faculty Club (Forchheimer, 1st floor).

• Step 1 content review sessions continue this week led by Office of Academic Support and Counseling peer tutors - all via Zoom; sessions and slides are uploaded to the SharePoint afterwards. Contact Emily Yamron with questions.

Tues., Jan. 28, 6 p.m. - Endocrine

Thurs., Jan. 30, 6 p.m. - Renal

Class of 2028

• Please take a moment to complete the LCME survey (refer to Jan. 24 email from Isabel Nazario with details). Your feedback is crucial in helping us enhance your experiences within the Einstein medical education program. For any questions or assistance, contact Jacob Shreffler, senior director of accreditation, evaluation, and education outcomes. Deadline: Fri., Feb. 14.

• The Offices of Medical Education and Student Affairs are holding a mandatory in-person town hall on Tues., Feb., 11, at 12:15 p.m. in the Riklis Auditorium. To facilitate productive discussions, please submit your anonymous comments, questions, or concerns to your OME representatives, Noel Cercizi and Sanjana Boyapalli, in advance. There will be a Q&A during the meeting. Lunch will be provided.

• All M1 and first-year MSTP students are invited to the Convocation of Thanks ceremony, which honors the generous donations of individuals who have chosen to donate their bodies to science. Join us on Tue., Jan. 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Lubin Dining Hall. Dinner will be provided. RSVP here by Jan. 21.

• M1 global health fellowship students can be matched with a global health mentor. These mentors can assist students in planning overseas trips and provide other support. Sign up here.

• Looking for study tips, course planning advice, or content review? The Office of Academic Support and Counseling peer support team is here to help. Reach out anytime.

• To request an absence, please use the Absence Request Form located on Canvas.

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DEAN

Meet the Vice Dean for Education

Dr. Yoon Kang, vice dean for education, invites students to join her for one-on-one or small group meetings. During these office hours, students are welcome to share any thoughts or ideas about Einstein’s living and learning environment, seek mentorship and advice, or discuss other topics important to them. To schedule a meeting with Dr. Kang, contact Rabia Hamid-Qazi.

NEWS ROUNDUP

FYI: Library Filming

Photographers for the Montefiore Department of Psychiatry will be taking photos of their fellows and residents in the library on Mon., Feb. 3, and Tues., Feb. 4, between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Students will still be able to access the library.

Einstein’s Student Housing Work Request System: Enhanced Tool for Users

Einstein's student housing Work Request System is live! It is designed for convenience and offers new tools and functionalities to enhance the user experience. Explore the improvements. Click here for usage instructions. For more information, contact Montefiore Einstein’s Real Estate Facilities.

Seeking Pi(e) – Submissions for New Recipe Book

March 14 is an important day at Einstein. While Pi Day is celebrated nationwide, this date holds special significance as it also marks the birthday of our namesake. To commemorate this year’s festivities, an Einstein community pi(e) recipe book is being compiled. Submit your favorite recipes here for inclusion. If there’s a story or personal anecdote behind a favorite recipe, please share it in the submission form. For more information contact Amy Miller. Deadline: Tues., Feb. 18. [*And stay tuned for details about this year’s Pi Day baking contest.]

Discover the Heart of Medicine

Join The Healer’s Art, a program that explores the human dimensions of medicine. Through non-judgmental, interactive small groups led by faculty, you’ll nurture compassion, self-care, and connection. Topics include grief, awe, and values in medicine. Sessions begin Mon., Feb. 3, with dinner at 5:30 p.m. RSVP by Mon., Jan. 27.

Enhance Your Communications Skills

Join communication specialists from Stony Brook's Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science for an immersive virtual workshop on responsive listening and empathic science communication on Tues. Feb. 4, from 9 to 11 a.m. via Zoom. Register here. The interactive session by the Institute for Clinical and Translational Research will explore techniques to enhance trust and engagement in science. Contact Sarah Lewis for more information.

Promoting Disability Justice

Montefiore Einstein Center for Bioethics invites you to a virtual disability justice symposium on Thurs., Feb. 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. (EST), featuring national leaders in the field of disability. Participants will explore innovative approaches to advancing disability justice and reimagining professional practices in healthcare, ethics, and policy. Join via Zoom.

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION

Dean Office Hours/Student Meetings

Assistant Dean for Integrated Medical Science Education Dr. Janice Thomas John holds weekly office hours/student meetings on Mondays from 7 to 8:30 a.m., Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m., Thursdays from 4 to 5 p.m., in Belfer 211C, and virtually (by appointment). You can reach out to Tiffany Sarpong to schedule.

For clinical rotations, Dr. Melissa Laudano, assistant dean for clinical sciences education, will continue in-person drop-in office hours immediately following PDC sessions in the lobby of the Clinical Skills Center. You may also schedule appointments with her by contacting Hamna Younas.

Interim Associate Dean for Medical Education Dr. Amanda Raff is available to meet with students by appointment. Please contact Susan Legnini to schedule.

Questions About Canvas, Schedules, and Related Matters?

Please reach out to our education support staff.

Medical Education Council Minutes

Minutes of Committees and Quality Circles are posted on Canvas.

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCE

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS/STUDENT LIFE

STUDENT HEALTH RESOURCES

Needlestick and Other Occupational Exposures

Einstein’s Occupational Health Service (OHS) supports matriculated and visiting students who experience accidental exposure to blood or bodily fluids during their training. If you encounter a needlestick, splash, or similar event, you must do the following:

1. Immediately notify your supervisor (resident or attending) and seek medical attention at the site’s emergency room.
2. Report the exposure to OHS at 718-430-3141 or via email as soon as possible.
3. After receiving initial treatment in the ED, follow up with the Student Health Center by calling 347-498-2439 for continued care.

Contact the Office of Student Affairs with questions.

Testing Positive for COVID Guidelines

If you test positive for COVID, contact the Einstein Occupational Health Service. For those on clinical rotations, please refer to these guidelines for important information and resources.

Mental Health Support for All Students and Postdoctoral Fellows

Several options are available for you or someone you know who needs mental health support. You can find them here.

If you or anyone you know is in crisis, please call or text the Crisis Lifeline at 988.

MedEd Weekly is a student's guide to what happens inside and outside the classroom in the coming weeks. Look for it every Monday morning. To submit content for consideration—and to provide feedback—please contact us at MedEdWeekly@einsteinmed.edu. The deadline for submissions is 

noon on Thursdays.