Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Announces the 2007 Clinical Scientist Development Award Competition
This award funds junior physician-scientists in their transition to independent clinical researchers. The foundation will grant approximately 17 three-year grants of $125,000 direct and $10,000 indirect costs per year, in 2007. Minorities and women are
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www.ddcf.org
Empire Medicare Services
James D. Bavoso deals with physician education regarding Empire Medicare in NY, he can be reached at 212-476-7909
Website:
www.empiremedicare.com
Flu Vaccination Program NYC DOP/VNS
To schedule a group flu vaccination program please contact James O’Neal joneal@vnsny.org 212-609-5615 at the Visiting Nurse and Ed Wake ewake@health.nyc.gov with the NYC Dept. of Health
Website:
www.health.state.ny.us
Guide to Culturally Competent Care
A Family Physicians Practical Guide to Culturally Competent Care (free CME, 9 credits)
Website:
cccm.thinkculturalhealth.org
How to Stop Smoking
Do you or your patients or the community need resources to help stop smoking. This site will help.
Website:
www.way2quit.com
Manhattan Borough President
Do you live in Harlem? To ensure that millions of dollars from development projects be invested in health and education in harlem please participate on the community board.
Website:
www.mbpo.org
Medical Student Research Grants from New York Academy of Medicine
$3000-$5,000 Scholarships available for medical students for research
Website:
www.nyam.org
Middle School Students – Gateway to Science and Medicine
Middle School Students whom are interested in pursuing a career in medicine
Website:
www.gateway.cuny.edu
My Medicare Matters
Do your patients need information to simplify Medicare Part D, Enrollment. This site gives excellent step by step information.
Website:
www.mymedicarematters.com
National Science Foundation sponsored programs
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www.nsf.gov
New York Academy of Medicine Fellowships and Grants
Website:
www.nyam.org
New York State Legislature Committee on Health Update
Please make sure your hospital administrative leadership is involved with the legislature to stop the abuses of HMO’s, insure all New Yorkers.
Website:
http://assembly.state.ny.us
NYC Department of Health Career Opportunities
Type in keyword medcial specialist or physician for job opportunities available with the NYC Department Health, and Health and Hospital Corporation, The number for the Human Resources Person is 212-788-4867
Website:
www.nyc.gov
NYS Office of Professional Conduct
Are you under investigation by the Office of Professional Medical Conduct, If you have any questions please contact Mary McLeod RN to help provide guidance 212-417-4189 and ensure fair and equal treatment
Website:
www.op.nysed.gov
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Do your patients need help for paying for medications. Have them call 1-888-477-2669 to get free assistance to get their medications.
Website:
www.pparx.org
Provident Clinical Society of Brooklyn
Physicians in Brooklyn addressing the needs of African American patients, physicians, and health disparities
Website:
www.pcsbrooklyn.org
Queens Borough President
Do you live in Southeast Queens? Serve on the Community Board to ensure that millions of dollars in development projects also go improve healthcare and education!
Website:
www.queensbp.org
Summer Medical and Dental Education Program
Free 6 week summer enrichment program from freshman and sophmore students who care interested in a career in medicine. Call 866-58-SMDEP(76337)
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The Student National Medical Association
We encourage college and medical students to use the information on this site to support your efforts to pursue the health professions of your choice.
Website:
www.snma.org