Student to Student Handbook

Einstein Student Student to Student 2014 Handbook - 2015Edition

Acknowledgements Special thanks to the following students, who devoted what little free time they had for the beneﬁt of this project, as well as those who came before them.

2014-2015 Editors

Dordaneh Sugano Viraj Patel Daniel Kang Heather Buxton Travis Howlette Aaron Praiss Daniel Santos Michael Hung

2013-2014 Editor Lucas Man

2012-2013 Editors Michael Kuo Brandon Lentine Dana Rosenthal

2011-2012 Contributing Writers

Kartik Shenoy John Creagh Jared Winoker Robby Rothrock Lynda Villagomez Alexander Satin Whitney Smith Nicholas Iverson Nilly Brodt Michael Shusterman Michelle Howard Tzipa Chaim

Disclaimer: This guide has been created by Einstein students for Einstein students. This guide does not represent the policies of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine or its aﬃliated faculty. Although every reasonable eﬀort has been made to present current and accurate information this guide makes no guaran- tee of any kind. We apologize for any errors or omissions.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Introduction 4 In the Neighborhood 30 Academics 5 Banking 30 Big Picture MS1 and MS2 5 Car 30 First-Year Courses 6 Furniture 31 Second-Year Courses 8 Supermarkets 32 Big Picture MS3 and MS4 9 Healthcare 32 USMLE—The Board Exams 10 Laundry, Dry-cleaning, and Tailoring 33 Medical Research 10 Liquor Stores 33 E-Curriculum 12 Haircuts 33 Where Do I Study? 13 Movie Theaters 33 Campus Life 15 Drug Stores 33 Office of Student Affairs 16 Hardware 33 Where Do I Go for Help? 17 Quick Eats 34 Office of Academic Support 17 Upscale Restaurants 35 Information Technology Services (ITS) 18 Transportation 36 Office of Educational Resources 18 How Do I Get To...? 37 Office of Student Activities 18 People to Know 39 Offices of Medical Information and 19 Campus Directory 43 Educational Informatics Office of Student Finance 19 Office of Diversity Enhancement 19 Falk Recreation Center 20 Community Service 21 Community Service Groups 21 ECHO free clinic 23 Getting Involved 23 Office of Student Activities 24 Student Government 24 Clubs and Organizations 24 Interest Groups 29

INTRODUCTION If the school does nothing else except give an opportunity to one student to fulﬁll his dreams, our work will not have beenin vain... -Dr. Samuel Belkin, President of Yeshiva University (1943-1976)

The History The Second World War left the United States with a need for more medical schools and physicians. Leaders of the Jewish community and of Yeshiva University felt that a Jewish sponsored medical school could serve as an answer to the atrocities of World War II and would help to repair the racial and cultural divides that existed in the United States. The medical college would not discriminate against any student on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran or disabled veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or citi- zenship status. Upon hearing of this, Albert Einstein wrote a letter to the President of Yeshiva University at the time, Dr. Samuel Belkin. He said, in part:

Later on his 74th birthday, March 14, 1953, Albert Einstein agreed to lend his name to the medical school, the only institution that was ever granted this privilege.

I have learned to my great satisfaction that Yeshiva University is planning to establish a medical school...[it] will be unique, in that, while it will bear the imprint of a Jewish University devoted to the Arts and Sciences and will represent a collective eﬀort by our people to make its contribution to medical science, it will welcome students of all creeds and races. I hope that you will

ﬁnd full understanding and support for this worthy cause. - Albert Einstein, 1951

The Present Since its inauguration in 1953, Einstein has developed into an ever increasingly strong and vi- brant academic institution. Clinical opportunities for students have grown from the original Bronx Municipal Hospital complex (Jacobi Hospital) to encompass most of the large health care centers in the Bronx, including the University Hospital Monteﬁore Medical Center, and Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center. Additionally, Beth Israel Hospital in Manhattan, Long Island Jewish Hospital, Maimonides Medical Center and St. Barnabas Hospital are important teaching hospitals within the Einstein system. As a student you will have the opportunity to train at all of these centers, as well as in community health care centers and private practices throughout the area.

The medical college’s setting in the Bronx has provided students with a unique opportunity to gain an appreciation for the social and economic factors that contribute to a community’s health. A large percentage of the students choose to do community service in the disadvantaged areas of New York City, providing a healthy balance to the rigor of medical school. Today Einstein continues to grow, with the addition of expanded areas of research, improved community medical services, capital enhancements and new educational facilities such as the new Ruth L. Gottesman Clinical Skills Center. If you are interested in learning more about the history of Einstein, visit http://www.einstein.yu.edu/home/overview.asp.

As the Einstein community welcomes new members, there are a number of ceremonial procedures to commemorate the transition from student to physician such as the On Becoming a Physician Ceremony, sponsored by the Alumni association, during which students receive their White Coats. The alumni association also provides items such as stethoscopes, scrubs, and other tools crucial to the journey.

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ACADEMICS

Big Picture, MS1 and MS2

The ﬁrst two years are spent mostly in lectures, small-group case conferences, and weekly trips to the clinics and hospitals around Bronx and NYC. You will learn everything from the basic sciences (e.g. Genetics, Immunology, Biochemistry) to the human physiology and pathology of each individual organ system. Additionally, you will gradually learn how to interact with and examine patients learning the skills of taking a medical history and performing a physical exam. Exams and courses during the ﬁrst two years are strictly Pass/Fail and small-group case conferences are mandatory.

Students are required to complete course evaluations in order to receive their exam grades. Several offices are available should you find yourself struggling including the Office of Academic Support and Counseling and the Office of Student Affairs. Dean Lud- wig and Dean Baum always have time for students and encourage students who need help to visit the office. Approximate academic schedules and short descriptions of individual courses follow.

A Word of Advice Many Students tend to have well-developed study habits before coming to medical school. While those techniques may have been successful in undergrad, they may or may not be useful for upcoming courses, and are seldom useful in their application to all courses. Be ﬂexible and adaptive in your study methodology, consult with other students, speak to professors, form study groups. Consult with upperclassman as needed but be mindful that the course may have changed signiﬁcantly since the previous year.

Pg. 5 —Return to Table of Contents Academics nomics and Gene Expression; Immu- electrophysiology, synaptic transmis- First Year nology; Cell Growth and Cancer; Meta- sion, general physiology of skeletal bolic Energy: Generation and Regula- and smooth muscle, introduction to Histology and Cell Structure tion; Glucose Metabolism and Homeo- cardiac muscle structure and function, stasis; Lipid Metabolism and and an introduction to the autonomic The Medical Histology and Cell Struc- Transport; Nitrogen and Amino Acid nervous system. The second is to pro- ture course provides students with a Metabolism; and Integration of Basic vide students with a solid foundation strong foundation of knowledge in the Science with Disease. of basic cardiovascular physiology on microscopic anatomy of cells, tissues, which the second year component of and organs with an emphasis on rela- Clinical and Developmental the course, Cardiovascular Medicine, is tionships between structure and func- Anatomy dependent. Using aerobic exercise as tion. The course also seeks to provide a paradigm, cardiovascular adapta- Human anatomy is one of the funda- an understanding of molecular anato- tions in response to changing physio- mental courses in the medical school my, a rapidly evolving field resulting logic demands and needs are studied. curriculum. The course is organized to from the integration of new technolo- Finally, these physiologic principles are provide students with a thorough in- gies in imaging and molecular biology. applied to understand the pathophysi- troduction to the characteristics, de- Finally, the course introduces clinical ology of disease states including elec- velopment, gross structure, and clinical topics and disease mechanisms so stu- trophysiological abnormalities, valvu- significance of the human body. Stu- dents may begin to integrate diverse lar dysfunction, and coronary artery dents will begin to learn the vocabulary sources of information to understand obstruction with loss of myocardium. disease etiology and therapy. of anatomy and become fluent in its language, an essential part of one’s Principles of Pharmacology The core of knowledge developed in medical training that will soon be part the Medical Histology and Cell Struc- of daily conversations. This working Pharmacology in the pre-clerkship ture course will serve as a primer for knowledge of anatomical nomencla- years is unique; rather than studying all first year courses in Clinical and Devel- ture equips students with the tools of pharmacology in isolation, students opmental Anatomy, Molecular and needed to fully utilize the plethora of are introduced to the basic principles Chemical Foundations of Medicine, medical references at their disposal. that apply to most drugs and later and Disease Mechanisms, and for the study drugs in the framework of their second year courses in organ systems. Disease Mechanisms therapeutic applications in each of the In addition, students will develop im- systems courses. During first year it is This course introduces students to the portant skills for comprehending and this course that thoroughly covers the basic pathological processes, covering critically evaluating the primary litera- basic principles of pharmacology. molecular mechanisms and pathways ture in medical journals. These include drug disposition, recep- of abnormal function and cell death. tors, target systems, specificity and Molecular and Cellular Founda- Topics include inflammation, neo- toxicities. Additionally, the pharma- plasia, and forensic pathology. This tions of Medicine cology course covers drug classes that course sets the stage for the patholo- do no fit well into specific systems MCFM is an integrated basic science gies seen in each organ system, and courses including cancer drugs. Using course taught by basic scientists, clini- integrated into those systems courses this first year course as a foundation, cian scientists, and clinicians. It covers beginning at the end of first year and each second year systems course co- the genetic, immunological, cell continuing through all of second year. vers the relevant drugs as they relate growth, and metabolic principles that to specific diseases that pertain to that underlie clinical medicine. The goal of General and Cardiovascular system. Drugs are studied in the con- MCFM is to promote critical thinking, Physiology text of infectious disease, cardiovascu- problem solving, and interpersonal The CV course has two main objec- lar pathology, gastroenterology, para- skills relevant to clinical decision- tives. The first is to introduce and sitology, pulmonary pathology, hema- making. thoroughly cover the basic physiology. tology, rheumatology, the nervous The course is divided into individual This includes membrane structure and system and human behavior. units. These include Genetics, Ge- function, basic principles of membrane

Pg. 6 —Return to Table of Contents Academics Renal Disease companion course during first year is Bioethics 1 and 2 The Clinical Experience, which takes Early in the course students learn the place on Monday afternoons beginning The bioethics education program is normal physiologic role of the kidney October through February. For this longitudinal in nature, so you will be and begin to learn some of the pathol- part, students each have a unique as- learning about this subject throughout ogy that can develop as renal function signment and are placed at various your four years of medical school. fails, including disorders of body water clinical sites throughout the Einstein Since the practice of medicine is an balance, edema states, acid-base dis- affiliate network. The Clinical Experi- intrinsically ethical field, and ethics is orders, and electrolyte disorders. In ence functions as a practicum; it is here integral to Einstein’s mission, bioethics the second part of this course, directly that students have opportunities to is a core component of the medical following the first part, you will learn practice the medical interviewing and school’s curriculum. Whenever possi- the specific diseases of the kidney from relationship building skills introduced ble, bioethics topics that are covered their pathologic basis to their clinical in the Wednesday sessions. The sec- in years one and two are linked to re- constellations. This course will serve as ond year ICM component, The Clinical lated basic science sessions. In this the first introduction to the systems Examination, is an intensive yearlong way, students have the opportunity to approach to learning clinical science. course that teaches physical examina- identify and learn about the many ethical issues that relate to topics covered Introduction to Clinical Medi- tion skills and extends the students’ experience with medical interviewing. in the basic science curriculum. Sses- cine (MS-1 & MS-2) sions consist of a plenary session fol- Epidemiology, Population lowed by small group discussions. The Introduction to Clinical Medicine Health & Evidence-Based (ICM) Program at the Albert Einstein Summer Break College of Medicine teaches medical Medicine (MS-1 & MS-2) students basic skills that are utilized in While not technically part of your aca- The EPHEM course introduces stu- clinical encounters with patients. demic experience at Einstein, there dents to epidemiology and biostatis- These include interviewing, relation- are many academic and extracurricular tics as they relate to preventative med- ship building, interpretation and syn- opportunities available for students to icine and clinical research. Einstein is thesis of patient data, oral case presen- participate in during this 10-week passionate about prevention and pub- tations and case write-ups. In addition, summer break. Many students utilize lic health and as such the course is the program promotes a whole patient the generous and easily accessible taught in the context of health promo- or bio-psychosocial approach to pa- funding for a wide range of summer tion, preventative and public health. tient care by examining principles of projects. Some students opt for a low- Through several lectures followed by a bioethics, and helping students identi- key local project, others pick research series of small group sessions, students fy the personal and social attitudes and positions in or near their hometowns, learn the science of clinical research values that influence optimal patient and yet others choose destinations methods, including study design and management. Furthermore, the course like Peru, India, South Africa, Israel, data analysis. Students acquire the covers the content areas that appear and Thailand to name just a few. tools necessary to evaluate published on the USMLE Step 1 and 2. research and come to their own con- Third year rotations begin almost im- ICM is comprised of three components, clusions about clinical implication, ra- mediately upon completion of second two of which students complete during ther than depending on author conclu- year in June, and third year runs right the first year and the third during sec- sions; they become critical readers of into fourth, meaning this could be ond year. Introduction to the Patient medical literature. These skills serve as your only free summer in medical takes place at the medical school on a foundation for the Evidence Based school, so make the most of it! If get- Wednesday afternoons from 1:30 PM Medicine Sessions in second year and ting some solid research done is the to 4:00 PM beginning in September for much of third and fourth years dur- goal, you can make your dream pro- through March of first year. Over thirty ing which students continue to learn ject at about any institution a reality, cross-departmental clinical faculty about interpretation of the medical and if adventure is what you seek, the members teach in this part of ICM. The literature in the context of patient world is your oyster. And the best of care. all, you can get it funded!

Pg. 7 —Return to Table of Contents Academics Reproductive System and Hu- skills from the first part to focus more Second Year man Sexuality on the pathology of specific lung diseases and their treatment options. Endocrine System The overall objective of the course is to present the student with a general Infectious Diseases The Endocrine System course provides overview of the normal function and an integrated learning experience in common disorders of the human re- This course introduces students to normal and abnormal organ system productive systems. There are three basic concepts in Microbiology, Micro- structure and function. As such, it in- interrelated topics addressed by the bial Pathogenesis and Infectious Dis- cludes the study of the biochemistry, course: physiology/pathophysiology, eases. The course covers bacteriology, physiology, pathophysiology, patholo- human sexuality and pathology. mycology and virology and then looks gy and pharmacology of a system that at antimicrobial, antifungal and antivi- itself influences function of virtually Cardiovascular Medicine ral therapies. The main focus is on every cell and organ in the body. medically important bacteria, fungi The course has three objectives. First, Hormones that affect growth, develop- students learn to recognize pathologi- and viruses and the infectious diseases ment, and function of reproductive cal states and identify treatment op- they cause. The conceptual underpin- organs are considered in this course, tions for the many pathophysiologic nings of the course are based on the but the major study of reproductive and pathologic expressions of major tenets that both the host and the mi- crobe contribute to microbial virulence endocrinology will not occur until the categories of cardiac disease. These and pathogenicity and that infectious Reproductive System course that im- include coronary artery disease, myo- diseases only occur in susceptible mediately follows. Thus, your cardial infarctions, hypertension, con- hosts. As such, the lectures, laboratory “complete” study of endocrinology gestive heart failure, arrhythmias, val- sessions and case-based learning ses- encompasses two successive courses. vular heart disease, pericardial disease, sions will discuss both host and micro- pulmonary hypertension and congeni- Nervous System and Human bial features that influence the out- tal heart disease. Behavior come of microbial infection. Second, students learn to identify, The neurology course has three parts: evaluate, and discuss treatment for the Gastrointestinal System and Part A is an introduction to neuroana- important risk factors for coronary Liver Pathology tomy and neurophysiology, with ties artery disease and congestive heart This course presents students with a to sensory systems – it includes the failure. Finally, students develop skills general overview of the normal func- two gross brain demonstrations, the required for recognition and treatment tion and common disorders of the hu- brain dissection laboratory, and four of common cardiovascular diseases man gastrointestinal and biliary sys- clinical conferences. and their common presentations, in- tems. The three interrelated topics Part B focuses on neurodevelopment cluding developing appropriate differ- addressed by the course are physiolo- and neurologic disorders – it includes ential diagnoses. gy/ pathophysiology, nutrition, and the first two clinical case reviews and pathology. Pulmonary System four clinical conferences. The first part of the course identifies Parasitology and Global Health Part C is a newly organized segment the anatomy of the lung responsible that covers psychiatric and neurobe- This course is a whirlwind tour of para- for the aspects of physiology under havioral issues, as well as higher cogni- sites found across the globe. Einstein discussion. You will also apply the tive functions – it includes two small is unique in its focus on parasitology, proper equations to solve and identify group cases, a “forum” on eating disor- primarily due to its connections to a the appropriate physiologic principles. ders, a full day devoted to various as- well-known clinic staffed by excellent Additionally, you will interpret blood parasitologists. You will see incredible pects of substance abuse, and four gases, pulmonary function tests, and images of worms that will make you clinical conferences. exercise tests to identify the physiolog- afraid to eat again. Ever. ic processes and to grade the severity of the physiologic abnormalities. The second part of this course utilizes the

Pg. 8 —Return to Table of Contents Academics Hematology Musculoskeletal System (a.k.a. Rheumatology) The objectives of this course include understanding normal hematopoiesis This course focuses on the physiology and regulation of blood cell produc- and pathophysiology of all connective tion, understanding the functions of tissues, including skin, bone, cartilage, blood cells and how changes in produc- and muscle. You will learn about the tion results in disease. You will also normal functioning and pathological learn how abnormalities in hematopoi- states of these tissues, as well as treat- esis result in speciﬁc hematologic dis- ment options. orders.

Finally, you will learn about normal and pathologic hemostasis as well as clot formation.

Big Picture, MS-3 and MS-4

Welcome to third year of medical school! Unlike ﬁrst and second years throughout which you saw patients only once a week, you will be dressed up, donning your white coat and participating in patient care on most days. While all students complete the same required clerkships, the order and placement varies. During third year each student completes rotations in Medicine, Psychiatry, OB/GYN, Surgery, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Family Medicine and Radiology, and has a total of four 1-week vacations, typically following the longer rotations. You will receive lots of support making this transition. Students are also required to complete evaluations of all required rotations.

In addition to rotations, the Patients, Doctors, and Communities course runs through all of third year. PDC is similar to ICM; through small group based conferences, PDC provides students with opportunities to reﬂect on experiences, helps ensure smooth transitions throughout the year, and generates discussion about prevention, ethics, and professionalism.

Fourth year is much more flexible with only three required rotations — neurology, ambulatory care, and sub-internship. If a student postpones geriatrics to fourth year, a 2-week rotation or a 4- week elective must also be completed. Students take different electives, apply and interview for residencies, and have a one month vacation. They might also work on their scholarly project and paper, a graduation requirement that others meet with a first year summer research. Then, congratulations – you graduate and begin even more training!

Many Einstein students, however, are not quite ready to say goodbye after four years. They devote a ﬁfth year of study (usually between the third and fourth years), with no extra tuition cost, to projects in research, global health, health policy or public health. Some enroll in MPH programs in schools of public health. Others enroll in programs leading to the MS degree in clinical research methods or Bioethics. Students accepted into any of the foregoing programs are eligible for Einstein fellowships, and they also compete successfully in national fellowship programs such as those sponsored by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute or NIH.

After graduation, you spend one year as an intern (e.g., Surgery, Medicine, or Transitional Year), followed by Step 3 of the US- MLE. You then begin residency, which ranges from two to seven years depending on specialty. Some may decide to specialize further and apply for fellowships that can range from 1-3 years.

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The Boards are the national licensing exams taken by every medical student across the country. There are three steps: Step 1 is taken after second year, just before rotations begin. It covers the principles and mechanisms of physiology and pathophysiology and pretty much everything else taught during ﬁrst and second years. Step 2 is divided into two parts, clinical knowledge (CK) and clinical skills (CS) and is taken after third year. Step 3 is taken after internship year and assesses comprehension of basic and biomedical science and application of medical knowledge and is essentially designed to determine whether or not students are prepared to practice general medicine without direct and constant supervision. Practicing medicine in the US is contingent upon passing all three board exams within seven years.

Many students like to get some of the review books for Step 1 in their first and second years to help them learn the material the first time around. A good place to start is First Aid for the USMLE Step 1. This book includes study strategies, a detailed list of high-yield facts that frequently appear on the exams, and handy evaluations of most of the board review books on the market, including a letter grade and student feedback for each. Getting your hands on this book early in your first year can help you as you shop for books to supplement your pre-clerkship (first- and second-year) courses. The Office for Academic Support and Counseling pre- pares a booklet of board-taking tips that helps second year students with study strategies as they begin preparing for Step 1. RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

Ellie Schoenbaum, M.D., is the Director of Medical Student Research at Einstein. She is currently a Pro- fessor of Epidemiology & Population Health. After a 20 year clinical research career at Monteﬁore, and her experience directing the Clinical Research Training Program, and developing a Ph.D. program in Clinical Investigation she in an excellent position to direct medical student research. She is the head of the SOAR (Student Opportunities for Academic Research) program, a mentor-guided scholarly concentration program. Her research background and her experience with research education and training will enrich Einstein’s program for medical students.

Ellie Schoenbaum, MD Research Opportunities for Medical Students All Einstein medical students submit a Scholarly Paper in order to graduate. The College offers a broad range of research and service opportunities that allow students to pursue their interests. These opportunities allow Einstein medical students to enhance their education beyond the required curriculum. It is through these experiences that students develop their ideas for a scholarly project and a plan for the project to evolve into Scholarly Paper. Working with a mentor to guide and support the students, these experiences can have a substantial effect on the professional development and career choice. Research opportunities exist to work with Einstein faculty, participate in international programs, to enroll in Master’s degree-granting programs in clinical research training, public health and bioethics. The SOAR program involves mentor- guided research as part of a scholarly concentration program. Einstein offers stipends in the form a various fellowships. These include stipends the

Pg. 10 —Return to Table of Contents Medical Research summer after the ﬁrst year, for research electives in the fourth year and other 12month fellowships for a “pull-out year” after the third year. We encourage students to pursue their interests with a view that can be broadly related to health and medicine and align these interests with the focus of their Scholarly Paper. The Medical Student Research Oﬃce is poised to help you accomplish this. For more information about the Scholarly Paper or any of the programs described below contact Ellie Schoenbaum, Director of Medical Student Research at [email protected].

SOAR (Student Opportunities for Academic Research) The SOAR program begins in the first year, includes the summer and continues through the senior year. It provides an intensive mentor-guided experience of creative discovery that develops students’ analytic and critical thinking, leadership skills and leads to a research paper or other capstone project. Student projects can focus on topics that extend beyond the core medical curriculum. Currently opportunities are offered in the following concentrations: Bioethics, Clinical Investigation, Global Health, Integrative Medicine, Aging, Public Health, TOUCH (Track on Urban Community Health) and Translational Research. Interdisciplinary projects are encouraged. There are SOAR seminars, works–in–progress sessions and leadership skill-building workshops. SOAR projects can fulfill the Scholarly Project requirement.

MD.- MSc. in Clinical Research The Clinical Research Training Program provides a foundation for a career as a physician-scientist. Students learn clinical research methods and complete an original research project under the guidance of mentor. Students dedicate a year after their clerkships and some elective time in the senior year to the program. They complete courses in epidemiology, biostatistics, research ethics and data analysis. They learn the rudiments of study design, they analyze their data and write their own papers. The program culminates in the thesis, which is an original manuscript suitable for publication. Students graduate with an MD. MSc. after ﬁve years.

Master of Science in Bioethics (MBE) The Einstein-Cardozo Master of Science in Bioethics focuses on translational work in bioethics, adapting theory to build practical knowledge and skills that help professionals improve care and communication. We specialize in clinical bioethics consultation, research involving human subjects and healthcare ethics policy. Our innovative program examines how moral, ethical and reli- gious values aﬀect medical decisions and healthcare policy. We assess how both emotions and reason shape the choices of patients, doctors, family members and even judicial decisions and laws. We integrate educational approaches from narrative medicine and legal scholarship to oﬀer our students the broadest possible understanding of bioethics.

Key issues include medical choices at the end of life, the allocation of scarce healthcare resources, protections for human research subjects, the privacy of medical information and the role of race, class and ethnicity in health outcomes and access to care. Medi- cal students can complete some requirements for the MBE during the summer after ﬁrst year or in elective time during fourth year. To complete the MBE, students spend a year in which they focus on bioethics, completing course work and their capstone project under the supervision of the bioethics faculty.

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E-CURRICULUM

Einstein Medical Education Database (eMED) In a desire to help students get ready for medicine in the electronic age, the Office of Medical Education and the Office of Edu- cational Informatics of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine have prepared this primer on a paperless / e-curriculum and the use of computers in medical school. The Office of Medical Education is joining the rest of the College's efforts in going green by replacing the traditional paper syllabi with electronic versions, available on flash drives as well as online. To ease the transition to a paperless curriculum, OME offers recommendations on how to take notes. Recognizing that students come to medical school having developed certain learning styles, a student focus group suggested that OME provide information about the resources available to help students determine how best to adapt their learning styles to the fast-paced nature of medical school. Nearly all course resources are accessible at emed.einstein.yu.edu including syllabi, lecture notes, lecture audio recordings course evaluations (which are mandatory to receive grades) and discussion boards. Contact: Terenc e M a, [email protected], (718) 430-2669

Considering an iPad or tablet? Many students currently use tablets to take notes. There are dozens of apps and multiple devices used. Consider asking around or trying out a friends tablet before making a costly commitment.

How do I take notes? With the transition to a fully digital curriculum most students have adapted their studying/note-taking techniques in a variety of ways. Most take notes on laptops during class, though there are some that use iPads and yet others that still print out hardcopies of the PowerPoint slides. The easiest (and most common) application used for note-taking is PowerPoint since most presentations are provided in the .ppt format and usable by both Macs and PCs. Other applications used however include those such as Preview, OneNote, Keynote, Notability, Notarize, and many more. There are certainly pros and cons to every technique (including printing out slides) but you alone recognize the key features necessary for your own success. The moral of the story is: try, try again until you ﬁnd something that works for you.

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WHERE DO I STUDY?

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D. Samuel Gottesman Library The D. Samuel Gottesman Library provides medical textbooks (from reserves), study rooms (possible to reserve), a general silent study room, computers, printers, and multiple desks equipped with power outlets and Internet connections. The library has a full subscription to most medical journals, either electronically or in print, as well as many general newspapers and magazines. Many textbooks are available with online access. If the library lacks an item that you require, you can request it through the inter-library loan service.

Location: 1st Floor Forchheimer Contact Information Sabbath: The library is closed for circulation during the Jewish Sabbath from Friday Reference Desk: [email protected] night through Saturday, however the reading and quiet room in the library remain Circ. Desk: [email protected] open for study. Website: http://library.einstein.yu.edu Extended Study Hours: During heavy exam periods of the year the administration Remote Access: frequently extends library study hours past midnight and creates additional study http://elibrary.einstein.yu.edu/login spaces by making non-traditional study spaces available, including Lubin Dining To access online resources. Your User ID Hall. is the 10-digit barcode number on your Einstein ID card. Your password is your Beren Study Center last name. The Beren Study Center, located immediately adjacent to the library is open 7 days a week for 24 hours each day. It oﬀers multiple tables, study booths, and printers that can be accessed with a prepaid account. Library Hours Monday - Thursday 8:30am - Midnight Friday (Circ. Desk) 8:30am - 5pm Belfer Study Rooms Friday (Study Only) 5pm - Midnight Several classrooms and labs on Belfer Floors 4, 5, 7 and 8 have been designated as Saturday (Study Only) 10 a m - 5pm student study areas and are furnished with tables, comfortable chairs, and one or Sunday 10:30am - 10:30pm two computers. Study rooms are always accessible whereas the administrative oﬃces will be locked.

Pg. 13 —Return to Table of Contents Where Do I Study? Additional On-Campus Spaces Ground ﬂoor Forchheimer Study Room Sonia Gruen Computing Room - Forchheimer G20 Gottesman Computer Lab - Forchheimer 117N NEW Study Room– Van Etten

Oﬀ-Campus Fordham University Library Bus: Take the Bx12 bus west on Pelham Parkway to the Fordham stop. Car: Go west on Pelham Parkway, past the Bronx River Parkway, and north on Southern Boulevard. The library is on the left, and parking is $4. Alternatively, you can continue along Pelham (Fordham Road at this point) and park along the street across from the library (often manageable).

Many students ﬁnd Fordham’s Library to be a haven during peak study periods, with both quiet study spaces and group study rooms available. Students have access to the university libraries, with their Einstein ID though internet access is not available to Einstein students at this time. Bringing a sweater and snacks is recommended because the library is generally kept cold throughout the year, and food options in the area are somewhat limited.

Benjamin Cardozo School of Law Bus: 55 5th Avenue between 12th and 13th Streets. Take the Express Bus down 5th and walk the last ten blocks or take the 4/5/6 train to Union Square.

Yeshiva University’s law school, The Benjamin Cardozo School of Law, is another welcoming study space. It is located downtown close to Union Square and accessible via public transport and by car. Parking in the city is more expensive and street parking hard to come by.

Your Einstein ID is required to access the main building and the library is on the 7th ﬂoor. During the academic year, the library is open until midnight on Sundays through Thursdays and closed at sunset on Fridays and all day on Saturday.

New York Public Library, Starbucks, etc. Some students take the express bus to the stop on 42nd and Fifth, which has a beautiful reading room and many locations for lunch nearby. In addition, the nearby Bryant Park is an excellent warm weather study location. Another branch of the public library, the business and science branch is located at Madison and 34th. Known for its ergonomic chairs and quiet study areas, this branch is also known for its stringent rules and may not be recommended for those who desire a more relaxed study atmosphere. For a less quiet study location you can go to the Starbucks Coﬀee on Eastchester Rd near the entrance to Pathmark (5 minutes on foot).

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CAMPUS LIFE Einstein Student Café Looking for a fun way to make a couple of bucks? Work a shift at the Einstein Café! You will be given a debit card issued by Stu- dent Activities to receive payment. After your shift the payment will be placed on your card (Please be aware that this income will be taxed once you make more than $600 with us). The monthly schedule is opened on the 15th of each month. Each student is allowed to work up to 4 times a month. The café is in the Max and Sadie Lounge located between the Forchheimer and Chanin buildings.

This is quite possibly the easiest job ever, so shifts go fast. The schedule is organized every month and sign ups are posted online on the 15th. You can sign up for shifts at http://einsteincafe.youcanbook.me . Skit Night, Ski Trip and other Fun Events

Skit Night is a tremendous tradition that is taken seriously at Einstein and put on annually by the first and second year class. It is a time for creativity, mockery, and friendly jesting. The second years perform for first years in February and first years host about one month later. For a preview, search “Einstein skit night” on YouTube! Einstein students also enjoy Around the World (ask second years about this and get excited!), post-exam parties, Apple Picking, annual Halloween parties, an annual powder-puff football game, Homecoming dance, Formal, Ice-Skating and Fun Day in October featuring outdoor games, barbecues, music, cotton candy, tee shirts, and more. Finally, be sure to mark your calendars for the student-organized ski trip to Vermont in January, an eventful and memorable weekend to say the least.

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OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

OSA welcomes you to Einstein! Our office has four components, all of which are vital to your success at Einstein. They are the Office of Student Activities, The Office of Academic Support and Counseling, The Office of Student Affairs, and The Office of the Registrar. They are here to support you and make your time as a medical student a productive and enjoyable experience.

The Office of Student Affairs—Belfer, Room 210; Phone 718-430-3060 Students come to this office for myriad reasons related to academic performance and career advisement. The Senior Associate Dean heading this office, Dr. Stephen Baum, and Assistant Deans Drs. Allison Ludwig and Joshua Nosanchuck have a wealth of experience in dealing with academic issues and medical career choices. They are the arbiters of student promotion and professional conduct and assist students from the time they matriculate through the day of graduation (when great effort is made to pronounce everyone’s name correctly!).

This is the place a student comes to discuss her/his personal curriculum, performance and virtually all aspects of progressing from a novice medical student to a physician. The assistant director for the Office of Student Affairs is Christina Chin. She is a source of lots of important information including how to deal with residency applications, which you will be doing in your senior year. Website: http://www.einstein.yu.edu/education/student-affairs

The Office of the Registrar—Belfer, Room 210; Phone 718-430-2102 Here, all matters of scheduling for courses, clerkships and fourth year electives take place. The Registrar is responsible for your official transcript and academic records. You will find her to be another great source of guidance when choosing senior year electives. Website: http://www.einstein.yu.edu/education/student-affairs/registrar

The Office of Student Activities—Belfer, Room 115; Phone 718-430-2101. This is the source of many lifestyle enhancements at the College including oversight of the Clubs and Interest Groups and planning of nonacademic and academic events (orientation to graduation and everything in between). The office is run by Ms. Joan Junger, who also serves in the capacity of liaison to student governance and is the official student ombudsperson. The other staff in this office consists of Annette Budano, Jessica Lucas, and Arta Habili. For more on the Office of Student Activities, see the Get- ting Involved section. Website: http://www.einstein.yu.edu/education/student-affairs/student-activities

The Office of Academic Support and Counseling—Belfer, Room 410; Phone 718-430-3154. This office serves the needs of those students who may encounter academic or adjustment difficulty along the way. Directorship of this office provides information and guidance on study skills, exam reviews for those who fail an exam, and referral for psycho- logical support when necessary. Website: http://www.einstein.yu.edu/education/student-affairs/academic-support-counseling

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Mentoring Career advising and mentoring are major roles of the OSA. There are numerous total class and individual meetings with students to fulﬁll these roles. However, over the past few years, students have increasingly wanted to have a mentoring program in which faculty and students could more closely interact to provide guidance and support through the various periods in an Einstein student’s academic and career-planning journey at the College. To these ends, OSA has many mentoring programs as part of the Career Advisory Program (CAP).

One of these programs is a computer-based matching system through which students can view profiles of current faculty and alumni-some of whom remain on our faculty- and choose a mentor who seems to be a good match for the student’s interests and needs. Website: http://mentorship.einstein.yu.edu/ The first few meetings between mentor and student would be mandatory after which the relationship can grow, or the student can choose another mentor who better fits the student’s needs at the time.

WHERE DO I GO FOR HELP? Oﬃce of Academic Support and Counseling (OASC)

Location: Belfer, Room 410 Website: www.einstein.yu.edu/education/student-aﬀairs/academic-support-counseling Phone: (718) 430 - 3154; (718) 430 - 2589

Medical school is tough. For many students, the workload exceeds anything they’ve ever experienced before and demands much more of their personal time. Recent college graduates sometimes ﬁnd that the approach to studying that they’ve perfected doesn’t work for them anymore in securing good grades. Students that have spent several years out of college before med school may struggle with the transition back to school mode, from working to studying, or from “colleague” to “student.” Finally, these transitions aﬀect more than students, but also their loved ones.

The OASC provides students a variety of services to help make some of these transitions easier so students can best actualize their potential. Below is a list of some of those services. Detailed descriptions and additional information are available on the OASC website. Academic Support Personal Counseling Forms of academic support include individually tailored con- Students struggling with difficulties both academic and other- sultations with students, responses to questions about aca- wise are strongly encouraged to reach out to Office of Aca- demic issues, basic science exam reviews, USMLE advise- demic Support and Counseling. The office provides a wide ment, academic advisement and support throughout the clin- spectrum of personal counseling services, including working ical years. with students on improving their study skills and time management, and supplies resources for additional counseling Peer Tutoring needs including insurance and referral information. Additional Peer tutoring is available to all students for first and second resources including important hotline numbers, emergency year courses. OASC runs the program and students may con- management tips, and suggested readings, are also available tact second or third year students that have excelled in a par- on the office website. ticular course and work with them either individually or in small groups, either once or regularly. Through this program, LGBT students can learn effective study strategies, reinforce course Last year, under the auspices of the OSA, an LGBT Steering material, and connect with other students interested in form- Committee was formed. The purpose of this Steering Com- ing subject-specific study groups. mittee is to establish and service a Safe Zone so that students

Pg. 17 —Return to Table of Contents Where Do I Go for Help? in need of guidance and/or assistance may have a sensitive, demic, housing, social, and personal issues. All communica- organized and effective group from which to derive support. tions and interactions with peer mentors are completely confi- A secondary purpose will be to educate the rest of the student dential. body on issues surrounding the LGBT community at Einstein. Exam Accommodations The Einstein Peer Mentor Network Students that need special accommodations for exams should Students in academic or emotional distress often feel more contact the Office of Academic Support and Counseling to comfortable confiding in a fellow student that has been or is access those services. Final approval is determined by the currently in a similar situation, rather than a school counselor. Deans for Students. The office website includes information The Einstein Peer Mentor Network is a group of students that on how to apply for regular accommodations or request time- meet just this need. Peer mentors are screened and trained limited assistance in the case of an illness or injury. medical and graduate students that are available to support Einstein students. Peer mentor are on-call and available via email, phone or in person for a variety of non-life threatening crisis interventions. These have included dealing with aca- Information Technology Services (ITS) Location: Belfer, Room B10 Website: http://www.einstein.yu.edu/its Contact: [email protected]

All students are required to have a computer at Einstein with certain minimal specifications (http:// www.einstein.yu.edu/ education/md-program/mdprogram.aspx?id=28566). ITS provides assistance with difficulties involving eMed and general computer questions, but does not provide support for individual computer software or operating systems. The ITS website offers FAQs on using the campus Ethernet ports, medical student Gmail accounts, and offers free corporate level antivirus software for students using either Macs or PCs. You can also contact Terence Ma, [email protected].

Oﬃce of Educational Resources Location: Belfer, Room 211 Website: http://www.einstein.yu.edu/education/md-program/educational-resources Contact: 718-430-2693; [email protected]

This office processes course evaluations. Your participation is both required and appreciated for further development of an effective teaching environment. Following each final exam, and sometimes also midway through a course and clerkships, students complete a course evaluation. The faculty and administrators take student comments very seriously as reflected in the regular course modifications that directly reflect student feedback and suggestions. You can access these evaluations by logging into eMed.

Oﬃce of Student Activities Location: Belfer, Room 115 Website: http://www.einstein.yu.edu/education/student-aﬀairs/student-activities Contact: 718-430-2101; st [email protected]

The Office of Student Activities is a good place to visit if you just need a lift. They are your on campus voice for non-academic life while at Einstein. If you have a problem be it personal, social or you just don’t know where to go for help, the Office of Student Activities is a good first bet to steer you in the right direction. From telling you where to get cheap gas to what’s playing on Broad- way, Office of Student Activities is your home away from home.

Pg. 18 —Return to Table of Contents Where Do I Go for Help? Einstein Medical Education Database (eMED) Website: http:// emed.einstein.yu.edu Contact: Terenc e M a, [email protected], (718) 430-2669

The eMED website is one of the most useful campus websites. Here students can find links to all class homepages, as well as a detailed on-line calendar of 1st and 2nd year schedules. Course web pages often have student resources including recorded class audio files, course syllabi and presentations, important images and questions. They also have the Einstein course newsgroups through which students can anonymously post questions that other students likely share, and get responses from both students and the instructor. The newsgroups are only as good as students make them, so post your questions often, check in for responses, and make sure the course instructors are aware of unanswered questions on the newsgroups. Even if students receive an individual email response to a question from the instructor, the new group is an excellent place to post the question and instructor response so that everyone may benefit.

Office of Student Finance Location: Van Etten, Room 230 Website: http://www.einstein.yu.edu/education/md-program/financial-aid Contact: 718-862-1810; stufi[email protected]

The cost of financing a medical education can be daunting, but the Office of Student Finance is available to assist you in preparing to meet it. Staff members are committed to clarifying the process of applying for financial aid so that you may explore various options that exist for funding your medical education. The office of student finance awards grant assistance on the basis of demonstrated financial need. In addition, a number of scholarships not based on financial need are awarded by the admissions office.

Oﬃce of Diversity Enhancement Location: Belfer, Room 507 Website: http://www.einstein.yu.edu/education/md-program/diversity Contact: [email protected]

The mission of the Office of Diversity Enhancement is to establish and maintain an environment that celebrates diversity, em- phasizes professionalism and excellence, and promotes and nurtures future leaders in Medicine. Einstein has always had an interest in providing support for historically underrepresented students in Medicine. Our aim is to reflect and complement the diversity of the Bronx community in which the school is located and which it serves. We are committed to developing a broadly diverse ca- dre of clinicians, researchers and educators in order to effectively promote health and address health disparities in our local community, in the nation and abroad.

Pg. 19 —Return to Table of Contents Where Do I Go for Help? Falk Recreation Center Location: Opposite 1925 Eastchester Rd Website: http://www.einstein.yu.edu/administration/auxiliary-services/falk-center Contact: 718-430-4298

The Falk Recreational Center is a great place to relieve stress, hang out, and get fit. There’s always people there, and you’ll even see some of your first-year faculty there. You might even spot Dean Spiegel on an elliptical! The center is well stocked with almost anything you can imagine. You will find a full sized basketball court, an indoor pool, saunas, an indoor and outdoor track, a soccer field, a squash court, and a racquetball court. There are weights and machines, ping pong tables, and outdoor equipment you can borrow. Need a volleyball for the beach or a football to toss around on the courtyard for the day? Borrow them at the Falk Recreational Center! The Falk Recreational staff is fantastic, amiable, and always open to suggestions.

The Falk Recreational Center hosts intramural tournaments for basketball, soccer, table tennis and more. The Center also offers classes, for Yoga, Circuit Training, and Swimming. Best part of all these activities? It’s located conveniently downstairs from the apartment complexes! Find out you have an hour in between classes? You can absolutely fit in a run or a lift. The recreational center also provides personal instruction for a minimal fee. You can find out more information and schedules for classes here: http://www.einstein.yu.edu/administration/auxiliary-services/falk-center/activities-schedule.aspx

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COMMUNITY SERVICE

Community Based Service Learning Program (CBSL) Einstein Community Action Network

CBSL oversees Einstein’s Community Action Network (CAN), a collaboration of Einstein medical students, faculty and communities in the Bronx. Einstein CAN groups promote services and provide advocacy for vulnerable populations in the Bronx. We support our students who want to make a difference in the community by serving as a clearinghouse for information and opportunities, providing guidance, assisting with logistical issues, and offering training, workshops and seminars to develop leadership and other skills necessary for community engagement . Our mission is to provide our students with opportunities in which to engage with the Bronx community concerns and have an impact on health and social justice issues. Students will learn, share, and nurture the skills needed for their roles as future physicians and compassionate professionals needed to work in our ever expanding communities in the Bronx, across the country and abroad. All members of Einstein CAN Groups are offered opportunities to receive training, attend conferences, workshops and seminars to enhance their leadership, outreach, and community engagement skills. Contact: Maria Marzan, [email protected] E-CAN Groups

B-BOP – Bronx Barbershop Outreach Program — the goal of this new project is to provide men’s health information and referrals for services – including but not limited to prostate health — for men at barbershops throughout the Bronx.

BODY – Bronx Obesity Diabetes and You — exercise and nutrition with elementary school children at

P.S. 89; a community garden at the Jack D. Weiler Hospital; and engaging Bronx community leaders through grassroots outreach to eﬀect educ at ional eﬀort s that can help change attitudes and improve health. Einstein Buddies — Students work with people with mental and physical disabilities early on in their medical careers. Partnering with Einstein’s Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center, a multidisciplinary center targeted at treating and serving children with various disabilities, students will have the opportunity to act as mentors, tutors, and help with various occupational therapies.

EiSci –The EiSci High School Mentoring Program focuses on mentoring and exposing Bronx high school st udent s at a young age to careers in science and medicine. Einstein medical and graduate students meet with high school students in a bi-monthly after school program. Consistent mentoring groups are established to foster connections between students in the program and Einstein students.

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E-Vets – The Einstein Veteran’s Connection reaches out to homeless and housed veterans requiring referrals for housing, education, and employment on the Bronx. HEART – HIV Education and Rapid Testing — In partnership with the Adolescent AIDS Progra m at Mon- tefiore, HEART provides weekly HIV testing at Bronx Community College and Lehman College. HEART also holds bi-weekly STD seminars at Horizon Juvenile Detention Center and offers sex education at neighboring middle and high schools throughout the Bronx. More recently HEART has joined with Pro- ject brief at Jacobi Medical Center, where me mbers conduct rapid HIV testing to patients in the Emer- gency Department and at community pharmacies. HEART members receive training from AAP and Ja- cobi on HIV testing, peer education, sexual history taking, and sexual health counseling, as well as Point-of-Care certification. http://www.einstein-heart.org H4H - Hoops for Health Working with students at area PAL (Police Athletic League) and with Doctors for a Healthier Bronx, HOOPS exposes the youth community to science and medicine and emphasiz es the importance of staying physically active and healthy.

HOPE – Homeless Outreach Project at Einstein — HOPE seeks to provide educational and health resources to the homeless and high- risk populations of the Bronx. By volunteering at the Living Room, a homeless safe haven in Hunts Point, and a syringe-exchange site run by New York Harm Education Educators (NYHRE), members seek to provide resources that are often too inaccessible in these communities. HOPE also involves the entire Einstein community in our outreach eﬀorts to bring attention to the signiﬁcant social and medical issues that these communities face.

PACt- Patient Advocate ConnecTion — focuses on the experience of patients and their families coping with chronic illness and their interactions with the health care system.

START– Students, Teachers and Researchers Teach – This new program aims to stimulate public student s to become interested in science and technology. Einstein students design and implement 45-minute interactive sessions in Bronx elementary schools.

TEACH – Together Educating All Children in Hospital – provide experiential education to children in hospitals with a multifacet- ed goal in mind: bonding time, play time, and learning time. TEACH aims to transform the hospital playrooms in which we teach into areas of recreation, friendship, and discovery in learning.

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Other On-Campus Community Organizations

Einstein Community Health Outreach (ECHO)

The Einstein Community Health Outreach (ECHO) Free Clinic is an Einstein student-organized free health clinic located at the Walton Clinic in the Morris Heights neighborhood near the South Bronx. Its mission is to provide free, high-quality, comprehensive healthcare to the uninsured population in the Bronx and surrounding communities. The clinic is open on Saturdays throughout the year, and students at all levels of medical education may volunteer to assist in patient care. Website: http://www.echoclinic.org Einstein Hepatitis B Vaccination Project

The Einstein Hep B project is a nationally recognized program established in 1997 to educate and vaccinate 5th graders in a ocal l Bronx school against hepatitis B. Medical students volunteer to educate students, parents, school administrators and faculty about the disease and hold four vaccination days on which they actually vaccinate the young students.

Jacobi Kids

Jacobi Kids is a Volunteer Program through the Pediatrics Interest Group. Volunteers spend time with patients and their siblings in the pediatrics playroom at Jacobi hospital approximately once per month. The playroom is a nice place where patients can meet other children at Jacobi, and have fun even while they are in the hospital.

Project Kindness

The office of student activities launched Project Kindness Connecting with Pa- tients, a new initiative, established jointly with Weiler Hospital, a division of Mon- tefiore Medical Center, and Einstein’s University Hospital. Framed specifically around patient visitation, the program is designed to offer medical students a new way to engage with elderly inpatients. Our mission is to help medical students nurture their humanistic qualities though a volunteer in-patient visitation program. Project Kindness is an outgrowth of change, it is to rekindle those stars in upper classmen's eyes while keeping those stars shining for lowerclassmen. If you are interested in volunteering please visit our website http://projectkindness.wix.com/einstein or email [email protected]

Recovered Medical Equipment for Developing Nations (REMEDY)

The REMEDY program collects medical supplies and equipment that is otherwise discarded and donates them to communities in desperate need. Perfectly usable materials are often replaced for newer and less worn versions of the same product. REMEDY ﬁnds institutions and practices making these changes and eﬃciently recycles the goods.

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Einstein Community Health Outreach (ECHO)

About the ECHO Free Clinic The Einstein Community Health Outreach (ECHO) Free Clinic is an Einstein student-organized free health clinic located at the Walton Clinic in the Morris Heights neighborhood near the South Bronx. The clinic is open to patients every Saturday morning throughout the year. We offer adult routine medical exams, physicals, vaccinations, prescriptions, women's health visits (including gynecology exams and Pap smears), social services, and counseling. Working side by side, our physician and student volunteers are able to treat about 25 - 35 patients each weekend Our Mission The mission of ECHO is to provide free, high-quality, comprehensive healthcare to the uninsured population in the Bronx and surrounding communities. The ECHO Free Clinic embraces the spirit of volunteerism and service embodied in our health care professional and medical student volunteers. Our History In 1999, a handful of students at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine concerned about the health care crisis for uninsured Americans decided to launch a free clinic to provide care to uninsured residents of the Bronx. The Institute for Family Health operating a network of federally-qualified community health centers throughout New York State, collaborated with them to launch the Einstein Community Health Outreach (ECHO) Free Clinic, the first clinic of its kind in New York City. Staffed by physician and medical student volunteers, the ECHO Free Clinic nowadays provides high quality primary health services to uninsured adults. Each year, more than 400 Ein- stein students volunteer alongside licensed physicians to receive more than 1000 medical care, health education, and social service visits from uninsured New Yorkers. We have also helped students at other medical schools launch free clinics of their own. Opportunities to get involved: The ECHO free clinic is staffed by medical students with 2 – 3 attending physicians each week. Clinical teams are com- posed of either third year medical students, as part of their Family Health clerkship, or fourth year volunteers. First and second year medical students volunteer as indispensable pre-clinical staff, without whom the clinic would not function. Some of these positions include: front desk staff, referrals volunteer, labs assistant, patient advocate, HIV counselor, women’s health advocate, and research/quality improvement volunteer. ECHO provides these pre-clinical volunteers the opportunity to practice essential physician skills including patient interviewing, taking vital signs, and drawing blood. Additionally, to serve our multilingual community, each week two or three students serve as Spanish- speaking interpreters at the clinic. Students are also involved in community outreach programs outside of the clinic setting. We present workshops (such as nutrition, diabetes, asthma, AIDS/HIV and heart disease) for adults and parents at various centers in the community, as well as provide health education lessons for children at a local Bronx public school. Through these workshops, health fairs, and presentations, we hope to raise the awareness of healthy lifestyles and improve overall health in the Bronx. Contact Info: Website: echoclinic.org Email: [email protected]

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GETTING INVOLVED

Einstein has an extensive list of extracurricular activities covering a broad spectrum of interests. Students can get involved with clubs, organizations, and interest groups. While your free time as a medical student is at a premium, these activities allow students to better themselves and community, while also having some fun and connecting with students that have shared interests, especially people in diﬀerent classes or programs. Events are regularly publicized via email, signs and posters, and postings on the Einstein Social Calendar: (https://www.google.com/calendar/embed? src=einstein.events%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York )

In the first month of school, Einstein has a Club Fair, at which extracurricular groups introduce themselves to new students on campus. Repre- sentatives from many clubs and organizations, usually second-year students that were involved during their first year, have a small station where students can ask questions, collect information and brochures, sign up for emails, activities or raffles, and get some freebies. There are additional introductory events throughout the first few weeks of the year sponsored by different student clubs and interest groups. In the past these have included barbecues, suturing workshops and more. Office of Student Activities The Office of Student Activities is the go-to department for nearly all things non-academic including orientation, graduation, social events and student-run organizations. Visit the office’s website (http://www.einstein.yu.edu/education/student-affairs/student -activities) for a list and pictures of events it helps to put together.

The office currently supports initiatives to improve quality of life at Einstein by offering student passes to the Central Park Zoo, Botanical Gardens, Metropolitan Opera, occasional sporting events and various activities around the city! In addition to assisting clubs and organizing events around campus, the Office of Student Activities works closely with the Student Government and individual students to advocate for non-academic concerns. The office is the guaranteed stop for friendly visits and good chocolate!

When it comes time to deciding what clubs to be involved in, stopping by the Office of Student Activities can help. They have a list of all student clubs available for you to see. In addition, if you are already a member of a club, Office of Student Activities is where you schedule events, reserve space on campus and organize funding. All events happening on campus must be booked through this office. To inquire about room or space reservations, you can email: [email protected].

Pg. 25 —Return to Table of Contents Getting Involved Student Government Students from each major academic program (MD, MSTP, PhD) have the opportunity to take an active role in shaping their education and experience at Einstein through involvement in student government. As such, there are three student councils:

Medical Student Council (MDSC) MSTP Student Council (MSC) Graduate Student Council (GSC)

There is also a central Student Governing Board (SGB) comprised of representatives from each of the three councils. The board serves as a liaison between the entire student body and administrators, thereby facilitating communication between the two. Additionally, SGB provides oversight and allocates funds to all organized student clubs and professional interest groups at Einstein.

Early in the school year the current student government will organize elections for the ﬁrst year class. For MD students, all positions are four-year terms though most of the involvement is during the ﬁrst and second years. Descriptions of the government positions that students can run for will be provided as nomination and election dates approach.

Clubs and Organizations For a more comprehensive and up-to-date list of Einstein Clubs and Organizations, visit the Oﬃce of Student Activites, Student Clubs website at http://www.einstein.yu.edu/students/clubs. If you have an idea for a club or interest group that you think will be of interest to other students, contact [email protected]! The Oﬃce of Student Activities can help you get started in organizing your club or group.

Ad Libitum Einstein’s Ad Libitum is a club aimed at bridging the cap between art, science and medicine amongst the Einstein community through their annual art and literary magazine as well as periodic showcases and exhibits. Website: http://www.einstein.yu.edu/students/clubs/ad-libitum/

American Medical Association (AMA) The Einstein Chapter of the AMA is the largest student organization on campus, and one of the most active chapters in the country. The AMA has been recognized as the single most influential voice on health care policy in the U.S. The AMA has been hard at work in protecting student aid, refining residency work hours, and ensuring that quality medical education persists in the face of managed care. At conventions held all over the country, students work with physicians and other students in developing policy to benefit patients, physicians, and the medical profession. Locally, the group hosts a variety of community service events and invites medical leaders to speak on important issues that affect us as future physicians. Website: http://blog.myalbert.einstein.yu.edu/ama/

American Medical Students Association (AMSA) AMSA is the only national organization for medical student activism that is run entirely by students. It has a membership of nearly 30,000 people and its national activities include lobbying, public health policy development, and advocacy for rights of the medically underserved. The group serves as an umbrella organization for many student-designed projects and may be able to support your ideas through ﬁnancial support and student power. Website: http://www.amsa.org/AMSA/Homepage.aspx

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Getting Involved American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) AMWA's mission is to advance women in medicine and improve women's health. At Einstein, we educate and promote the awareness of women's issues in medicine and create an extensive network for female students and physicians. AMWA hosts Ein- stein's Breast Cancer awareness week, raising awareness and fundraising for cancer research. AMWA also orchestrates an annual female banquet where female physicians discuss their unique perspective in the medical profession. Additionally, AMWA has a peer mentoring network for ﬁrst year students to get connected and welcomed into the Einstein community. Website: http://www.amwa-doc.org

Asian Paciﬁc American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) APAMSA is a national organization aimed at directly promoting the health and well being of the Asian community as well as in helping all healthcare workers who work with this community understand how to care for the Asian patient in a culturally sensitive manner. On campus, APAMSA organizes and coordinates a variety of activities that introduce students to Asian culture and practices, including Oriental medicine. Website: http://www.apamsa.org

Autism Awareness Club The Autism Awareness Club hopes to promote knowledge amongst the student body about autism spectrum disorders, especially as it relates to clinical practice. The club hosts clinicians intimately involved in the care of patients with autism as well as researchers immersed in the field; these leaders share their expertise and the latest developments in the world of autism with students. Students may get involved by working with patients with autism and other developmental disabilities in the local Bronx community.

Ballroom Dance Club/Einstein Dance Club This club oﬀers the Einstein community the opportunity to learn various types of ballroom, popular and Latin dances, including Argentine tango, salsa and swing. The club oﬀers weekly dance lessons, practice sessions and monthly workshops in a relaxed and friendly environment. Instructors are experienced dancers either from within the Einstein community, or professionals from NYC. No prior experience needed.

Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians (BNGAP) Our mission is to help diverse medical students become aware of academic medicine as a career option and to provide them with the resources to further explore and potentially embark on an academic medicine career. Website: http://bngap.org/wp/

Chabad at Einstein Student Club This is a Jewish student organization providing social, educational, recreational and spiritual programming for students. All Cha- bad at Einstein events are open and welcome to all. Website: http://www.chabadmed.com

Einstein Christian Fellowship (ECF) Einstein Christian Fellowship (ECF) This club meets weekly for Bible studies, musical praise and prayer as well as many other events offering treats and/or study breaks around campus. Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/einsteinCF/

Einstein Garden Club The Garden club maintains the garden plots behind the 1945 housing building and promote composting on campus.

Pg. 27 —Return to Table of Contents Getting Involved Einstein Journal of Biology and Medicine Founded in 1984, the Einstein Journal of Biology and Medicine (EJBM) is an open-access, faculty peer-reviewed journal and blog edited and published by Einstein students and post-docs. The contents of EJBM encompass the results of basic and clinical investigation, as well as those disciplines at the interface of medicine and the social sciences, medicolegal and ethical studies, epidemiology, public policy, and the history of medicine. Articles are accepted on a rolling-basis. Website: http://www.einstein.yu.edu/publications/einstein-journal-biology-medicine

Einstein Pride Einstein Pride provides a happy, healthy, and equal environment for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) community and their allies on campus, as well as both social and academic support for members of the Einstein LGBTQ community. Einstein Pride also offers educational programming to raise awareness of the clinical and social issues faced in working with LGBTQ patients and colleagues. From happy hours to "Real Deal with your Queer Peers," there is always someway to meet and become involved with the LGBTQ community at Einstein!

Einstein Synagogue The Einstein Synagogue is the center of Jewish life at Einstein, located on the ﬁrst ﬂoor of 1925, it's your home away from home. They have a myriad of daily and weekly activities such a services, sponsored shabbat meals, shabbat morning children's group, and many many more spiritual, educational, and social events. The warm and welcoming community is comprised of people from diverse backgrounds.

Emergency Medicine Society (EMS) The EMS mission is to expose students to emergency medicine and to present topics with practical skill sessions including suturing, EKG interpretation, starting IV lines and drawing blood. The objective is for students to become more comfortable with some of the basic tasks performed on the medical wards before their third year begins. Other topics presented include pediatric emer- gencies, trauma, patient assessment and radiology. Through EMS, students can also sign up for volunteer shifts at the Jacobi ER and observational shifts with the NYC EMS Paramedics.

Global Health Club (GHC) The GHC is a student-run organization that focuses on international health issues and medical practices. The club provides educational opportunities for students interested in global health, promotes and supports student activism on current global health issues, and supports students as they go abroad by providing information about opportunities and serving as a conduit for discussion of issues encountered while abroad. Website: http://www.einstein.yu.edu/centers/global-health

Jewish Social Club (JSC) The JSC is a non-denomination club that is open to all students, Jewish or not. We plan Jewish themed events that all can enjoy! Past events have included kosher wine tasting, Hanukkah parties, Israeli movie and falafel night, and more. We're open to many more ideas and members!

Latino Medical Student Association LMSA is a Latino student group representing students within health professions from the northeast region of the United States. Its mission is to recruit Latinos into higher education, educate the public and one another on Latino health issues, advocate for increased Latino representation in health-related areas, and promote awareness about social, political and economic issues as they relate to Latino health. It also serves as a support network for Latino students.

Pg. 28 —Return to Table of Contents Getting Involved Lymph Notes A Cappella (LNC) The Lymph Notes is a co-ed a cappella group that performs music of all styles around campus and in the community. They have snack filled rehearsals every week and the group is open to all students

Medical Students for Choice (MSFC) MSFC is dedicated to ensuring that women receive the full range of reproductive healthcare choices. MSFC recognizes that one of the greatest obstacles to safe and legal abortion is the absence of trained providers. As medical students and residents, members of MSFC work to make reproductive healthcare, including abortion, a part of standard medical education and residency training.

Movie Club The Einstein Movie Club provides an entertaining activity outside of work and studies.

Muslim Student Association (MSA) MSA seeks to integrate and institutionalize Islam in an American society. Their main goal is to unite the Muslim community, as well as introduce and educate the Einstein community about Islam.

NICU Cuddling NICU Cuddling enables medical students to hold premature infants in Weiler’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Cuddling has been found to aid in the recovery and development of these high need infants and we are able to provide some com- fort to parents who cannot be in the NICU at all times.

Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP) PNHP is a nonprofit organization of physicians, medical students, and other healthcare professionals that advocates for universal, comprehensive single-payer national health insurance. We believe that access to high-quality health care is a right of all people and should be provided equitably as a public service rather than bought and sold as a commodity. By consolidating our health system into a single payer format, we will avoid unnecessary administrative costs and improve health outcomes. Our group attends conferences, organizes debates and speakers, and lobbies local politicians.

Project Kindness The office of student activities launched Project Kindness Connecting with Patients, a new initiative, established jointly with Weiler Hospital, a division of Montefiore Medical Center, and Einstein’s University Hospital. Framed specifically around patient visitation, the program is designed to offer medical students a new way to engage with elderly inpatients. Our mission is to help medical students nurture their humanistic qualities though a volunteer in- patient visitation program. Project Kindness is an outgrowth of change, it is to rekindle those stars in upper classmen's eyes while keeping those stars shining for lowerclassmen. If you are interested in volunteering please visit our website http:// projectkindness.wix.com/einstein or email [email protected]

Project TEACH (Together Educating All Children in Hospitals) Project TEACH is an organization run by both Einstein and the YU undergraduate campuses that aims to bring fun and educational modules to children and their families in the hospital. Our modules range from science to art with projects like making silly putty, building bridges out of gumdrops, and telling stories through artwork. Our goal is to bring fun activities to children during their hospital stay while also showing them how it relates to what they may be learning in school to get them excited about their studies. Our website: projectteach.info Pg. 29 —Return to Table of Contents Getting Involved S4Gift (Students for Growing Interest in Transplantation) S4Gift seeks to provide a platform at healthcare schools that gives students a chance to learn about organ donation and bone marrow donation. S4Gift invites speakers for seminars throughout the year on organ and bone marrow donation and holds drives for donor registration. Website: http://www.s4gift.org

Student National Medical Association (SNMA) The SNMA, the nation’s oldest and largest organization, focuses on both the needs and concerns amongst students of color. The SNMA has a history rich with community service and focused education that meets the needs of underserved populations. The organization advocates for culturally sensitive healthcare and education, as well as increasing and maintaining the number of underrepresented minorities in the healthcare profession.

Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido Club Einstein Tae Kwon Do & Hap Ki Do was founded in 1978 by Ronald DePinho, M.D, an Einstein alumnus and former faculty member. Master DePinho, who holds a 6th degree black belt, was a top student of Grand Master Ik Jo Kang. For 33 years, black belts have been teaching with the dedication, enthusiasm, and tradition exempliﬁed by both Grand Master Kang and Master DePinho. Training is geared toward all levels. Previous experience or not, individualized instruction is always given to newcomers.

Toastmasters Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive learning experience for Einstein Community to develop oral communication and leadership skills. Website: https://sites.google.com/site/einsteintoastmasters/

Universities Allied for Essential Medicines (UAEM) UAEM is a student group with chapters located at universities all over the world. We believe that our universities have an opportunity and a responsibility to improve global access to public health goods. We work to ensure that university research meets the needs of the global population, especially the world's poor. Finally, we work to empower students to respond to the access and innovation crisis. Interest Groups If you haven’t already, you will soon learn that interest groups are a fundamental aspect of extracurricular life at Einstein. They provide students with opportunities to learn more about medical specialties through guest and house lecturers, shadowing programs, research panels, clinical skills workshops, and much more. Below is a list of the current interest groups at Einstein:

Anesthesia Ophthalmology Bioethics Orthopedic Surgery Cardiology Pathology Dermatology Pediatrics Internal Medicine (IMIG) Pediatric Surgery (PSIG) Surgery, Neurology and Psychiatry Radiation Oncology (SIGNAP) Radiology OB/GYN Family and Social Medicine (FSMIG) Organ Transplant Surgery (SIG) Oncology

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IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD Banking

There are several full service banks within a ten-minute walk of campus. The closest is Chase at the corner of Morris Park Ave and Eastchester Rd directly across the street from the housing complex. Citibank is on the corner of Morris Park and Williamsbridge near the local post office, a CVS and several restaurants. ATMs are located in the 1925-1935 lobby and on the first floor of Forch- heimer just past the building entrance. Chase Citibank TD Bank Gas 1886 Eastchester Rd 1800 Williamsbridge Rd 1864 Williamsbridge Rd Bronx, NY 10461 Bronx, NY 10461 Bronx, NY 10461 Stations 718-885-1547 800-627-3999 718-409-1268 https://www.chase.com http://www.citibank.com http://www.tdbank.com Hess Car 1610 Eastchester Road Bronx, NY 10461 Parking Tolls (E-ZPass) Department of Motor 718-822-8214 A parking garage is located Having an E-ZPass will save Vehicles beneath the apartment you both time and money. http:// BP buildings and parking spots Getting one is simple, re- www.nydmv.state.ny.us 1500 Williamsbridge Road are available for $90 per quiring only online registra- Bronx, NY 10461 month. The garage is action. When you get to New Bronx 718-822-1760 cessible 24 hours a day. York, be sure to join at 696 East Fordham Road www.ezpassny.com. Bronx, New York 10458 Valero There is also street parking 718-966-6155 2007 Williamsbridge Road available along Eastchester Zipcar No original license, permit Bronx, NY 10461 Road and Morris Park Ave- There is a Zipcar location on or non-driver photo ID 718-828-0726 nue, but spots are hard to Eastchester Road between transactions come by during normal Shell Loomis Street and Morris Bronx Licensing Center business hours. Alternate Park Ave. Visit the website 1350 Commerce Avenue 2100 Williamsbridge Road street parking rules only at http://www.zipcar.com Bronx NY 10461 Bronx, NY 10461 pertain to spots on for more information and to 718-966-6155 718-822-8925 Eastchester Road and only register. Remember to use Service for license or non- apply on Wednesday morn- the Albert Einstein College Mobil ings. driver ID only. of Medicine discount. 2090 Bronxdale Ave Bronx, NY 10462 Car Care 718-828-4500

Pelham Car Wash and Auto Jerry and Son Auto Service Budget Muﬄer & Breaks Center 1826 Eastchester Rd 1602 Bronxdale Ave 870 Eastchester Road Bronx, NY 10461 Bronx, NY 10461 Bronx, NY 10461 718-904-0303 718-863-6280 718-828-4113

The car wash is open 24/7 and is ½ Family owned business for repair jobs Conveniently located diagonally across price (exterior wash only) from 7 pm and tire rotations. Open 7:30am-5pm. from the housing complex. Wide variety to 7 am. Complimentary car wash of services including state inspections. included with oil changes.

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Furniture Sleepy’s http://www.sleepys.com Sleepy’s is a large chain with many showrooms along the East Coast. Below, you will ﬁnd info on the showrooms closest to the campus. Keep in mind that you can order a mattress at a location close to ‘home’ and have it delivered to your apartment. For more locations visit Sleepy’s on the web or call 1-800-SLEEPYS.

Another competitive mattress discount seller is 1-800-MATTRESS http://www.1800mattress.com.

Sleepy’s Edson Sleepy’s Parkchester 2829 + 2875 Edson Ave 1400 East Ave Moving Sales Bronx, NY 10469 Bronx, NY 10462 There are frequent moving sales at Einstein. 718-379-6373 718-947-1487 Look out for emails and signs posted in the Hours: 10am—9pm Hours: 10am—9pm elevators and around campus for deals.

Cort Furniture Clearance Center http://www.cort.com Ikea Cort oﬀers reasonably priced used furniture as well as furniture rentals and is http://www.ikea.com located across the street from the campus. The Swedish furniture company makes eve-

rything to furnish your apartment and all Cort Furniture you need is some basic tools. Furniture is 2050 Eastchester Road aﬀordable and of decent quality. Bronx, NY 10461 347-708-9150 Ikea Paramus 100 IKEA Dr. Paramus, NJ 07652 201-843-1881 Hours: 10am—10pm

Ikea Hicksville (Long Island) 1100 Broadway Mall Hicksville, NY 11801 516-681-4532

Ikea Brooklyn 1 Beard Street Brooklyn, NY 11231 718-246-4532 Hours: 10am—9pm

Photo by Julia Manzerova

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Apple Grocery and Deli Super Stop & Shop Trader Joes 2034 Eastchester Road 691 Co Op City Boulevard 1260 Boston Post Road Bronx, NY 10461 Bronx, NY 10475 Larchmont, NY10538 (718) 823-6724 (718) 862-2809 (914) 833-9110

BJ’s Wholesale Club Also, for online shopping & Fairway 825 Pelham Parkway grocery delivery, Post Road Plaza Pelham, NY 10803 visit: http://www.peapod.com 847 Pelham Parkway (914) 632-1547 Pelham Manor, NY 10803 http://www.bjs.com Pathmark (914) 712-0011 1720 Eastchester Road Membership is required Bronx, NY 10461 and starts at $50/year. (718) 823-6068

Healthcare

Emergency Finding a physician Occupational Health Service If you have an emergency, the Jacobi All students will be assigned to an in- The Einstein Occupational Health Ser- and Weiler ER’s are down the street in ternist who is part of the Faculty Prac- vices provides Einstein employees and either direction. If you need urgent tice at Montefiore Medical Center lo- students with services relating to their help, ask the security officer in your cated at 1575 Blondell Avenue about 4 occupational health needs including building or call 911. blocks away to the South near the in- necessary immunization and health tersection of Eastchester Road and clearance. Anyone that sustains a haz- Urgent Care Services Waters Place. ardous occupational exposure may call Montefiore Medical Group has an ur- Einstein OHS during hours of operation gent care facility that accepts Einstein Appointments to see your assigned for information on post exposure proce- student health insurance. When you physician can be made by calling: dures. Students or employees that sus- need more than a first aid kit, but less tain an occupational exposure after than an emergency room, Montefiore Montefiore Medical Center hours should contact the 24/7 Exposure Urgent Care provides high quality care 866-633-8255 Hotline at (917) 729-0438 for post expo- for nonlife threatening illness or inju- Hours: 8:30 AM and 5:00PM M-F sure procedures and evaluations when

ries. Montefiore Urgent Care is open 7 necessary. Note that the 24/7 Exposure Identify yourself as an Einstein Med days a week, including most holidays, Hotline is a beeper number and at the student or Grad student and every at- and provides prompt medical attention. beep you need to enter your phone tempt will be made to see you in an number followed by the pound sign. expedited fashion within 24 hours. You Montefiore Urgent Care will be notified as to your assigned phy- 2300 Westchester Avenue Occupational Health Services sician by Class email. Bronx, New York 10462 Mazer Building

718-409-8888 Room 219

718-430-3141

Pg. 33 —Return to Table of Contents In The Neighborhood Laundry, Dry- Drug Stores Cleaning, and CVS Rite Aid Walgreens 1916 Williamsbridge Road 2748 East Tremont Ave 55 Westchester Square Tailoring Bronx, NY 10461 Bronx, NY 10461 Bronx, NY 10461 718-239-7569 718-829-6808 718-881-1578 The Low (Eastchester) Housing build- 24-Hour Pharmacy ings each have their own laundry facili-

ties in the basement or on the first floor. Washing cycles take about 38 Haircuts Liquor Stores minutes and cost $1.35 per load, and dryers cost $1.10 for 45 minutes with Local Supermarkets sell beer and wine, but the option of paying for additional 5- There are a many “unisex” inexpensive hard liquor can only be purchased at minute increments. Note that this op- haircutting salons in the neighborhood. liquor stores. All liquor stores in New tion is only available while the machine Unfortunately, they go in and out of York are closed on Sundays. Discount is still running, The machines accept business too often to list them here by beer can be purchased at the Gun Hill payment with “Smartcards” that may name. Beer Distributor (go north on Eastches- be purchase and refilled in each laundry ter Rd and turn right at Gun Hill Road) room. Check with current students for current where they sell both kegs and cases. barber shops and salons in the area. There are several dry cleaners on Morris There are several others on Williams- True wine connoisseurs will find greater Park Avenue. The closest is Aurings bridge approaching Pelham Parkway selections and better prices in Brooklyn Dry Cleaners Other dry cleaners can be from Morris Park. Prices vary so shop- and Manhattan. Popular stores include found further down Morris Park. ping around might save you a couple of P J Liquor Warehouse in Manhattan at bucks. 4898 Broadway, and Red, White and Aubrings Dry Cleaners Bubbly in Brooklyn at 211 5th AVE). 1129 Morris Park Ave Manhattan 718-824-5502. Liquor Warehouse Astor Place Hairstylist, Inc. Next to Pathmark on Eastches- Astor Place just off Broadway ter Road. Excellent prices. Movie Theaters 212-475-9854 Surin Discount Liquor Regal New Roc Stadium & Dramatics 2444 Eastchester Road www.dramaticsnyc.com 718-655-8797 IMAX Locations throughout the city 33 Le Count Place

New Rochelle, NY 10801 More Park Liquor Mud Honey 914-235-5106 1002 Morris Park Avenue 148 Sullivan St 718-239-8816 New York, NY 10012 AMC Bay Plaza Cinemas 212-533-1160 2210 Bartow Ave. Williamsbridge Wine and Liquor Bronx, NY 10475 2011 Williamsbridge Road 718-320-3020 Miwa Alex (near Carvel) 24 E 22nd St 718-828-4560 AMC Empire 25 Theaters 212-228-4422 234 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036

212-398-2597

Pg. 34 —Return to Table of Contents In The Neighborhood There you will find a hot drinks ma- Quick Eats chine, a standard snacks machine with Hardware chips chocolates and the like, and a real —On Campus food machine with sandwiches, yo- Stores gurts, and cereals among other things. The places listed below are recommend- New Eljam Products ed by students for a quick, local bite. Einstein Student Café 2925 E. Tremont Ave. If you get hungry between 4:30pm and (718) 792-8800 Lubin Dining Hall 10:30pm (Mon-Thur), you can visit the Einstein’s own Kosher dining hall (no Einstein Café, run exclusively by stu- A reasonably priced lumber-only meat-dairy combos, i.e. no cheeseburg- dents, in the Max and Sadie Lounge. store that will help you plan a do-it- ers) has a salad, and sandwich bar, and a They have your basic bagel, coffee- yourself bookcase and will cut candy selection, such as pizza, soup, couple of hot meal options each day. boards to size as per your other hot foods and ice cream. (see Menus are updated regularly. (breakfast request. “Campus Life”) & lunch only) Home Depot Weiler Hospital Cafeteria Quick Eats 1806 E. Gun Hill Road (4th floor of the (past A&P supermarket) hospital) —Off Campus Kosher with dairy meals on Wednesdays. Van Nest Hardware, Inc. Meals are less expensive and more tasty Breakfast and Coffee 669 Morris Park Ave. than at Lubin. You can grab a bagel and coffee at the 718-829-2338 Breakfast & Lunch Truck, located on

Food trucks and Au Bon Pain Morris Park across from the Rousso Al Jampol Paint and Hardware If you opt for the quick-pick-me-uptype Building (1165 Morris Park Ave.) meals, there are also several food trucks 678 Morris Park Avenue in front of Weiler and Jacobi. Addition- Liberty Coﬀee and Donut Shop is a 718-829-0866 ally, there is also an Au Bon Pain in the hole-in-the-wall spot on the corner of Jacobi basement where students can Williamsbridge and Lydig Ave that Delis purchase coﬀee, breads, sandwiches, serves a variety of breakfast and lunch The highly recommended Ann Clair’s soups, and pastries –a great sugary pick- items. (up Morris Park just past Williamsbridge me-up. Walking farther down Morris Park on the left, 718-409-1171) has great

about one mile, you will find several bread and good meats and cheeses. Forchheimer Coffee Shop Italian bakeries and a Dunkin Donuts Conveniently located on the ground floor (1090 Morris Park Ave ) of which there Scaglione (718) 892- 1736 is a little fur- of Forchheimer, and open on weekdays are several more locations close by ther up on Morris Park, but their Cuban (hours vary, but usually open from 8am (2702 E Tremont and 119 Westchester sandwich is worth the extra 2 minute until about 4pm) offering muffins, ba- Square). walk. Also, this mom-and-pop gem has gels, coffee, fruit, various snacks, sand- an in-store bakery! wiches, soups, salads, and sushi. There is also a Starbucks at 172 8

Eastchester Rd, right next to Path- M&R Deli (corner of Morris Park and Vending Machines mark a short walk from campus. And Tenbroeck Ave across from the Jacobi If you are in the library studying and you for your all-out breakfast, take the bus stop) is a regular favorite and sand- really need something to hold you over Hutch north to the Boston Rd exit until dinner, the vending machines just wich staple. It is also one of the few south for IHOP. You’ll find it on the spots open on Sundays. behind the Forchheimer Coffee Shop on left a few blocks down at 4340 Boston the ground floor of Forchheimer just Rd. might hit the spot.

Pg. 35 —Return to Table of Contents In The Neighborhood Mexican Chinese Try Estrellita Poblano IV, (45 Westches- The two most frequented Chinese res- ter Sq., (718) 239- 8290) for delicious taurants are Mr. Q’s Gourmet Chinese Mexican. Get your Mexican food ﬁx de- Restaurant (2115 Williamsbridge, 718- livered until midnight or take a 10-15 823-2424) and China Pavilion (2102 minute walk to the actual restaurant. Eastchester Rd 718-828-3841). There are many that aren’t listed here, but Pizza you will likely ﬁnd their menus around Emilio’s Pizza (1051 Morris Park, 718- housing, sometimes even under your 822-6758) and Sorrento’s Pizzeria (2004 door. Williamsbridge Road, 718-828-7810), Another great food spot a bit farther voted best pizza in the Bronx, are two Upscale from campus is City Island. Catch the great options a few steps farther from Bx29 on Pelham Parkway and check out campus. Restaurants this gem, reminiscent of a New England

fishing village. Italian Pine Bar & Grill is a reliable favorite Good 2 Go is another favorite located close by for your more upscale needs. Eat at Lobster Box (34 City Island Ave, right across campus at 1894 Eastchester It is within walking distance and has a 718-885-1952) or Le Refuge Inn (620 Rd. This restaurant is a convenient spot refreshing rooftop terrace. City Island Ave, 718-885-2478) or any of for lunch, dinner, and drinks. And don’t the other restaurants on the main strip. forget to check out happy hour from 5-7! Patricia’s at 1082 Morris Park, (718) 409 Make a day trip out of it! -9069, is the most upscale restaurant Fast food close to campus. The food is great, the Ice Cream McDonald’s McCafe is located at 1820 prices reasonable and they have a large Local ice cream options include Carvel Eastchester Rd. There are Burger Kings full bar. If you’re looking for white ta- on Williamsbridge Road, just across from at 1590 Hutchinson River Parkway and ble clothes and sharp apron wearing Sorrento’s Pizzeria or Uncle Louie G’s on 3500 Boston Rd and a Ta co Be ll just 20 servers, this might be your place. Deliv- Williamsbridge Road. seconds further north (right at intersec- ery possible. tion) up Boston Rd. Pastries If you’re looking for a great Italian meal There are many bakeries around. A good For Wendy’s and KFC take a left on Wil- and want to get to know the local one is Steve and Maria’s Pastry Shop liamsbridge Rd and go down 4-5 blocks. neighborhoods, visit Arthur Avenue – (1946 Williamsbridge, 718-892-9125). the “Little Italy” of the Bronx. It’s just 5 They have great canolis, cheesecakes, Kosher miles away off of East 180th Street and cookies, and other tasty snacks. easy to get to via the Bx12 running west There are numerous kosher restaurants along Pelham Parkway. in Riverdale and New Rochelle. Check Others include Enrico’s Pastry Shop http:// www.nachas.org/BethYehuda/ (1057 Morris Park, 718-823-7207) and Mario’s is great (2342 Arthur Ave, 718- kosher.html for a full listing. Morris Park Bake Shop (1007 Morris 584-1188), as is Dominick’s (2335 Ar- Park, 718-892-4968). thur Ave, 718-733-2807). The latter is Thai cash only so plan ahead. Honey’s Thai Pavillion offers fast Thai Further up Morris Park past Bronxdale and Chinese food at reasonable prices. you will find Conti’s Bakery. Conti’s is an Zero Otto Nove (2357 Arthur Ave, (718) (718-792-2803, 3036 Westchester Ave) old-fashioned parlor style bakeshop 220-1027) is another favorite, with deli- founded in the 1920‘s, known extensive- cious food and a date-worthy ambi- ly for its infamous Boston cream pie. ance.

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TRANSPORTATION

NYC is one in one of the most heavily traﬃcked areas in the world. It can be overwhelming, frustrating, and sometimes scary if you aren’t prepared, but manageable with some key resources that include simply knowing what you’re up against. Please consider this seriously, plan ahead and take necessary precautions. Taking this approach you are sure to stay eﬃcient and optimize your transportation experience.

Public Transportation The MTA provides the buses and trains that serve as public transportation in NYC and some surrounding areas. Although coins can be used to pay for all buses, the MetroCard is the preferred method for payment as it may be used for subways, may be used for multiple fares and carries up to four transfers (from bus to bus, Subway to bus, or bus to Subway), an option not available when using coins, not to mention that it spares the need to keep heavy change on hand.

MetroCards function like debit cards. You can buy and refill them at all subway stations . The Office of Student Activities also sells MetroCards! They may also be purchased in a number of stores, including the Checks Cashed store just up Morris Park Ave by Best Bagel. When purchasing a MetroCard anyplace other than an MTA vending machine, make sure it is wrapped and sealed in a transparent plastic that is labeled with the prepaid card value. When purchased at an MTA vending machine, customers receive one free ride for every five purchased. If you do not have a MetroCard to refill, you will pay an extra dollar for a new card.

Unlimited weekly, monthly and Express Bus MetroCards are also available for purchase and mostly used by commuter students. Fare prices tend to increase in small increments every couple of years. As of July 2013, one MTA Subway or bus fare is $2.50 and includes unlimited transfers for two hours when using a MetroCard, one Express Bus fare is $6.00. At Einstein you can buy a Met- roCard in the convenience store with the yellow awning across the street on Eastchester Rd (Star Deli).

MTA Smartphone Apps (Free) Those with smartphones are encouraged to download free transportation apps including NYCmate for MTA bus and Subway maps and schedules, and Einstein Bus for speciﬁc Einstein transportation maps and schedules.

MetroCard Standard Usage Multiple People on One Metro Easy Pay Xpress Pay-Per Ride With a MetroCard, you receive one free Card MetroCard transfer from subway to bus, bus to To pay for more than one person on the With this special MetroCard, you never subway, or bus to bus within two hours same MetroCard, dip/slide the Metro- have to worry about your card expiring of the start of your first ride (when Card once for each person on the first or running out of funds. The card has transferring from subway or city bus to ride, and then dip/slide it a single time no expiration date, and can be used for the express bus, your transfer is worth for everyone when you transfer. Note payment for regular and Express MTA $3.50 off the regular $6.00 fare). To that you cannot use the free transfer busses as well as the Subway. Con- transfer, simply insert the MetroCard as for a round trip or to switch between sumers link this card with a credit card you would to pay the regular fare. buses that run along the same line. and refill it at their convenience with a Also note that when used for multiple 7% bonus added with each payment. Check the schedule MTA Schedule riders, one card will only hold four Finally, the card can be set to automat- online at http://www.mta.info/busco/ transfers. Larger groups are therefore ically refill when the balance dips too schedules/index.html advised to have at least one card for low and charged the linked credit card. every four riders. Pg. 37 —Return to Table of Contents

HOW DO I GET TO…? Transportation Tips Carry enough money for a cab ride home, about $50, just in case you get lost and aren’t comfortable braving it on unfamiliar train and bus lines, or waiting for familiar ones very late at night in unfamiliar neighborhoods.

Photo by Lucas Man Check the MTA's homepage before heading out to conﬁrm that trains and buses are running on their nor-

The Hospitals mal schedules, especially on week- Walking Distance Shuttle and Taxi ends and holidays, and if your travel (Weiler, Van Etten, Jacobi Medical Cen- (Montefiore, LIJ, North Central Bronx, plans include very early morning or ter, Calvary Hospital, Montefiore Medi- Bronx Lebanon) late night hours. cal Park) The Einstein shuttles are recommend- Buy a MetroCard and refill your card Einstein has many affiliate hospitals, ed for transportation to Montefiore, regularly. Once in the station, you some of which are in walking distance. LIJ, or North Central Bronx. The shut- can transfer from one Subway to Weiler (Einstein Hospital) is located on tles stop in front of the Belfer Building another as many times as you’d Eastchester Road, right behind the and schedules are available at the secu- like, and with busses have two Forchheimer building. Van Etten is rity desks in both the Forchheimer and hours of unlimited transfers, but across Morris Park Avenue (behind the Belfer buildings. For more complete both require a MetroCard. Price Building), and Jacobi Medical shuttle information visit: Center is behind that on Pelham Park- http://www.einstein.yu.edu/ Green globes outside a subway en- way. You cannot miss it. uploadedfiles/administration/ auxiliary- trance mean the entrance is open services/shuttle-schedule.pdf 24 hours a day; red globes mean the When walking away from Pelham Park- entrance is sometimes closed. way toward Starbucks and Pathmark Alternatively, if you need transporta- on Eastchester Road, Calvary Hospital tion outside of shuttle hours or to a To ride the bus, use your MetroCard is on your left. Continuing past the different clinic, you can call the Einstein or exact change (currently $2.50, no Pathmark and taking the first left, Security Office at (718) 430-2180 and pennies or dollar bills) and place Bronx State Psychiatric will be on your they will call Vital cab company for an into the fare box. left. Continuing on Eastchester instead immediate or scheduled pick you up. of turning after Pathmark, you will see Cabs are for official business and need If you are paying with coins on the a “green glass building” which is Mon- to be pre-approved. bus, ask the driver for a transfer tefiore Medical Park further down when you board the bus. Eastchester on your right.

Pg. 38 —Return to Table of Contents How Do I Get to…? Manhattan Manhattan is huge and can be confusing, so having a map handy is helpful. Those with smart phones are encouraged to download the NYC Mate app. Once downloaded, the app can be used even when service is limited as in the Subway. The East Side The West Side The Bx21 stops right in front of the housing complex on Morris The Bx21 stops right in front of the housing complex on Morris Park and has a stop at the E 180th Street Station. There you Park and has a stop at the E 180th Street Station. There you can hop on the 2 or the 5 trains to Manhattan. Take the 5 can hop on the 2 or 5 trains to Manhattan. Take the 2 train, train, which runs along the city’s east side. which runs along the west side.

Taking the Bx21 OR Bx31 in the other direction, you can get The following two alternative routes are utilized as a last re- oﬀ at Westchester Square and from there, take the 6 train sort option, as when 2 trains are out of service, since they are downtown for local east side service. At the 125th Street Sub- way station you can transfer to the 4 or 5 trains for express time consuming and require more than one transfer: service. 1. Take the Bx31 to Westchester Square, then the 6 train to The Pelham Parkway Subway station is a 10-15 minute walk 125th street. From there: from campus. Walk on Pelham Parkway toward Williams- a) Either catch the M60 bus to the 1/2/3 or A/B/C/D bridge and White Plains Roads on the right side of the street. Subway lines. At this station you can get the 5 train. b) Or transfer to the uptown 4 train to Yankee Stadi- um, and there catch the downtown D train. Alternatively, you can pick up the BxM10 express bus down- 2. Take the Bx21 to E180th Street, then take the 5 train to town at the Bx21 stop on Morris Park. The BxM10 stops in the east side and once there take a cross town bus. Manhattan along the east side. This is a great option for late night travel, as it does not require a Subway transfer. Keep in For more info on cross town busses, consult with the MTA mind that this bus stops running past midnight, generally runs website or phone app. less frequently than does the regular busses, and that bus fare is $5.50. Flushing Travel time will depend on your particular destination and Take Bx12 Bus to Pelham Bay Park one of the 6 train termi- varies with time of day. Rush hour travel is crowded, but also nals. Transfer to the QBx1 bus which will take you across the faster. Getting to downtown Manhattan usually takes be- White Stone Bridge and all the way to Main Street in Flushing, tween 40-60 minutes. Queens. Bay Plaza Airports (Large Shopping Center in Co-Op City) You can take a shuttle service, taxi, MTA public transportation, Take the Bx12 Limited east on Pelham Parkway. This will take or drive to all NYC airports. Besides MTA ($2.50 to LGA in you to Co-Op City and the Bay Plaza shopping center. Note about an hour and $7 to JFK in about 1.5 hours), National that Bx12 eastbound service extends to Orchard Beach during Mountain Line Inc. (718-884-9400) is likely the cheapest shut- the summertime. tle service at about $25 each way. You must call at least one day in advance to schedule a pick-up. Plaza Cab (718) TU1-1111 For service to Fordham Center, Fordham University, the Bronx is another option and charges about $45 to La Guardia and $55 Zoo and Little Italy on Arthur Ave, take the Bx12 westbound. to JFK.

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PEOPLE TO KNOW

Medical Student Council (MDSC) The MDSC should be your ﬁrst resort in addressing general student [email protected] concerns. Email- ing the listserv is encouraged as messages reach all student council members, ensuring that comments and request do not go un- noticed.

Administration At Einstein, administrator seniority is organized as follows: Dean > Associate Dean> Assistant Dean> Program Director http:// www.einstein.yu.edu/home/whoswho.asp

Student Aﬀairs

Stephen G. Baum, M.D. Senior Associate Dean for Students Phone: 718.430.3060 Fax: 718.430-4123 [email protected]

Dr. Baum is the senior associate dean for students. Student Aﬀairs oversees all elements of student life at Einstein, including everything from personal issues and career advising to disciplinary action and academic programs.

Allison B. Ludwig, M.D. Assistant Dean for Students Tele: 718.430.3060 Fax: 718.430.4123 [email protected]

Dr. Ludwig is one of two assistant deans for students, along with Dr. Nosanchuck.

Joshua D. Nosanchuk, M.D. Assistant Dean for Students Tele: 718.430.3060 Fax: 718.430.4123 [email protected]

Dr. Nosanchuck is one of two assistant deans for students, along with Dr. Ludwig.

Christina Chin Assistant Director, Oﬃce of Student Aﬀairs Tele: 718.430.3060 Fax: 718.430.4123 [email protected]

Ms. Chin works directly with the Deans for Students in the Oﬃce of Student Aﬀairs

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Martha S. Grayson, M.D. Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education Phone: 718.430.3371 [email protected]

Dr. Grayson is an Einstein alumna and trainee that accepted the role of Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education in 2010. She has and continues to work hard on updating the curriculum. Additionally, Dr. Grayson is a driving force for positive change and administrative responsiveness at Einstein.

Howard M. Steinman, Ph.D. Assistant Dean for Biomedical Science Education Phone: 718.430.3010 [email protected]

Dr. Steinman is known to medical students mostly in his role as leader of the MCFM course, but in fact, he is also the assistant dean for biomedical science education. In addition to his involvement in the Medical College, Dr. Steinman is a basic scientist and has a lab in the Forchheimer building.

Terence Ma, Ph.D. Assistant Dean for Educational Informatics Phone: 718.430.2669 [email protected]

Dr. Ma is the person to go to with any issues concerning eMED. His responsibilities are over curriculum management, learning management, course and program evaluation, and innovative uses of technology in education. He also has a faculty appointment and teaches within the preclinical educational program.

Pablo Joo, M.D. Assistant Dean for Medical Education Phone: 718.430.3371 [email protected]

In addition to being the Assistant Dean for Medical Education, Dr. Joo is the Faculty Coordinator for the Urban Latino Health Track of the Introduction to Clinical Medicine course and the Concentration Director for the Track on Urban Community Health of the SOAR research program. He is also the Chair of the Population Health and the Practice of Medicine Theme Curriculum.

Registrar Julie Schneider Registrar Phone: 718.430.2102 Fax: 718-430-4123 [email protected]

During your first year, you won’t have much contact with the Registrar’s office, but you may pass through her office for clerkship assignments during third year, and again during fourth year for electives. This office also handles the Ben Gurion and Hadassah exchange programs. Finally, should you ever need documentation for your student status, the registrar’s office can provide letters confirming that you are a medical student at Einstein.

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People to Know Global Health Center Jill Raufman, M.S., M.P.H. Program Director Phone: 718.430.3518 [email protected]

Ms. Raufman is the Program Manager of the Global Health Center/Global Diabetes Institute at the Albert Einstein College of Med- icine of Yeshiva University, where she is responsible for the development and augmentation of research, education and service global health activities. You can go to her for help with any inquiries regarding volunteering or studying abroad.

Student Activities/Clubs Joan Junger Ms. Junger and the Office of Student Activities are responsible for all Director of the Office of Student Activities Administration MD student activities happening on the Einstein cam- Phone: 718.430.2101 pus. She meets regularly with the Student Governing Body, Student Fax: 718.430.3764 Clubs and Student Interest Groups. As the Director of Student Activi- [email protected] ties, Ms. Junger is a member of the Quality of Life committee. In addition, her office organizes orientation, graduation, academic convoca- tions, lectures and more. Ms. Junger is an active member of the Einstein administration. As student ambassador, her office is a good place to start for finding answers to questions. Three cheers for her office staff-- Annette, Jessica, and Arta who can help answer any questions if Ms. Junger is not immediately available.

Academic Support and Counseling Mary Kelly If you need an appointment with the Office of Academic Support and Counseling, Loyda Cruz you can request one by emailing Ms. Cruz, calling or stopping by the office Phone: 718.430.3154 or 718.430.2589 (appointments must be confirmed by phone or in-person). You can also request for [email protected] a peer tutor by stopping by and filling out a “request for tutoring” form. [email protected]

Housing Zachary Wolf Mr. Wolf is the director of staﬀ housing at Einstein; students are technically referred Housing Manager to as “staﬀ” for City Housing Authority purposes. He is very receptive to student Phone: 718.430.3552 input and welcomes feedback, but remember to submit a work order request for [email protected] maintenance issues before contacting him with requests or complaints.

Occupational Health Tina Crane R.N. Ms. Crane is the director of occupational health, which is responsible for overseeing Director of Occupational Health immunization and health records for roughly 5,000 individuals. Phone: 718.430.3141 [email protected]

Financial Aid Damien Jackson Mr. Jackson is the director of student finance. His office works with students to cre- Director of Student Finance ate tailored comprehensive financial aid packets that might include loans, scholar- Phone: 718.430.2336 ships and grants from sources both federal and private. Contact his office for all fi- [email protected] nance related questions, concerns, or problems.

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Educational Informatics Delwar Chowdhury, M.S. Questions relating to technology, email, Internet, and computation should be di- Educational Informatics Manager rected towards this oﬃce. 718.430.3362 [email protected]

Library Racheline Habousha Library personnelPeople areto Knowalso a great resource in resolving library related issues. D. Samuel Gottesman Library, Director Phone 718.430.3108 Fax 718.430.8795 [email protected]

Facilities (Non-Housing) Salvatore P. Ciampo Mr. Ciampo is very receptive to student input and is responsible for numerous cam- Director of Facilities Management pus improvements, including the large vegetable garden just north of the 1945 resi- Phone: 718.430.2176 dence building. Fax: 718.430.8940 [email protected] Catering James Cohen Mr. Cohen oversees Einstein’s food services and should be contacted for infor- Manager of Food Services mation on kosher catering for student events. Phone: 718.430.2131 [email protected]

Auxiliary Services (Maintenance & Security) Jenifer Coscia Ms. Coscia directs much of the behind-the-scenes services at Einstein, including Assistant Director of Auxillary Services security, transportation, and catering. She should be contacted as a ﬁnal resort for Phone: 718.430.2112 related issues. Fax: 718.678.2488 [email protected]

Neil Kaplan You can contact Mr. Kaplan to set up security protocols for events, etc. The exten- Assistant Director of Security sion to the main security desk in the lobby of Forchheimer is 2019. Phone: 718.430.2180 [email protected]

Falk Recreation Center

Patricia McGlinchey With its 75-foot, temperature-controlled swimming pool, gymnasium with full-size Manager basketball court, indoor running track, racquetball and squash courts, and free weights and machines there are a multitude of recreation and ﬁtness options for John Ingrassia members to enjoy. Christopher LaColla Mikey McArdle Contact a manager with any questions or concerns. Assistant Managers Phone: 718.430.4298

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CAMPUS DIRECTORY

Admissions, Noreen Kerrigan, Belfer 206 ...... 430 - 2106 Alumni and Development Office, Emily Snyder ...... 430 - 2922 Book Service Forchheimer Ground ...... 430 - 3071 Computers, Belfer Ground Floor B10A ...... 430 - 2331 Dean’s Office, Allen Spiegel, MD Belfer 312 ...... 430 - 2801 Assistant Dean for Faculty Development, Christina M Coyle, MD Belfer 407A ...... 430 - 3525 Assistant Dean for Medical Education, Pablo Joo, MD Belfer 211...... 430 - 2765 Director of Student Activities, Joan Junger, Belfer 115 ...... 430 - 2101 Deans for Students, Stephen G. Baum, MD, Allison B. Ludwig, MD, Joshua D. Nosanchuk, MD, 430 - 3060 Belfer 210...... 430 - 3371 Medical Education, Martha Grayson, MD Belfer 211B ...... 430 - 3417 Educational Resources and Evaluation, Terence Ma, MD. Belfer 211E ...... 430 - 2669 Educational Informatics, Delwar Chowdhury, MS, Belfer 205 ...... 430 - 4298 Falk Recreation Center, Patricia McGlinchey ...... 862 - 1813 Financial Aid, Damien Jackson, Van Etten 230 ...... 430 - 2000 General Information ...... 430 - 4113 Graduate Studies Sue Golding Division, Victoria Freeman, PhD Belfer 203 ...... 430 - 3111 Gottesman Library, Racheline Habousha, Forch 1st Flr ...... 430 - 3552 Housing, Zachary Wolf 1935-1A ...... 918 - 5000 Jacobi Hospital ...... 430 - 3104 Library, Forch 1st Flr ...... 430 - 2131 Lubin Dining Hall, James Cohen, Mazer 1st Flr ...... 430 - 2298 Mailroom, Belfer B01...... 430 - 3091 Office of Diversity Enhancement, Nilda Soto, Belfer 507 ...... 430 - 7021 Parking Garage ...... 430 - 2102 Registrar, Julie Schneider, Belfer 210 ......

Security, Assistant Director of Security, Neil Kaplan 430 - 2019 Forchheimer Lobby ...... 430 - 3066 1925/35 Lobby ...... 430 - 3375 Rhinelander Lobby ...... 430 - 3154 Oﬃce of Academic Support and Counseling, Mary S. Kelly, PhD Belfer 410 ...... 430 - 3071 Teaching Oﬃce, Ingrid Brown, Belfer 607 ...... Pg. 44 —Return to Table of Contents