NYU Postbacc Literature Review - PLR

04/18/2017

Event in 15!! 3rd floor of 12 waverly place !

04/18/2017

Hi PLR!
Just a reminder that we are hosting an event tonight featuring Pr. Elodie Ghedin. She is a leading expert on Global Public Health and Infectious Agents and is going to speak with us about the trajectory of her career and her current research.
It will be held around 5pm in the genomics center. The event will be on the 3rd floor of 12 Waverley Place. Hope to see everyone there for what we expect to be a great event!

Best,
PLR Team

04/11/2017

Hi PLR!
We hope everyone is having a great semester thus far! We are excited to announce an event on Tuesday April 18th featuring Pr. Elodie Ghedin. She is a leading expert on Global Public Health and Infectious Agents and is going to speak with us about the trajectory of her career and her current research.

It will be held around 5pm in the genomics center - but final details will be sent out shortly. Please RSVP so we can get a headcount. Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Best,
PLR team

01/28/2017

Will definitely be talking about this in the coming months!

has enabled tremendous scientific advances that have caught headlines and spotlight around the world. Today we’re looking to the future to see where CRISPR might go in 2017. Like every other year, it’ll shock and stun us with innovative and cutting-edge advances quicker than we ever thought possible...

11/30/2016

Hey all, reminder that we will be talking with Patrick Sheehan, head of the Peter Sheehan Diabetes Care Foundation today at 6:30! We will be discussing precision medicine in Type 2 Diabetes and preemptive care in at risk communities.
If you wish to learn a little more about what these are, feel free to consult the following:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/precision-medicine
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/31/upshot/the-unsung-success-of-a-diabetes-prevention-program.html

Looking forward to seeing you all later today in Silver 620!!

11/29/2016

Reminder!!! PLR this Wednesday,11/30
6:30pm-7:30pm
SILVER 620

11/07/2016

Hello all,

Our topic for next Wednesday's discussion will be The Ethical, Legal and Personal Dilemmas Doctors Face with Regards to Providing Abortions.

The issues around a woman’s right to seek an abortion are highly complex, permeating today’s increasingly polarized national discord. This week we will be discussing the role physicians play in the issue and the effects the hyper-politicization of the issue continue to have on physician training and the practice of medicine. We will discuss how physicians make the decision to provide / not to provide a controversial service, even when doing so conflicts with their personal ethics, the ethics of their community, and in some instances, even their personal safety.

As always, there is nothing to prepare for PLR meetings, but we have attached relevant articles below. Our hope, with the attached articles, is to provide an overview of the current state of abortion law and education in this country as well as to open the door to conversations about the challenges physicians face in navigating such a politically (and emotionally) charged aspect of medicine. Feel free to post any other articles you find interesting below and we can discuss them at the meeting as well

Looking forward to hearing everybody's thoughts!

PLR

Atlantic article on abortion training in med school
http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/06/learning-abortion-in-medical-school/395075/

Why I provide abortions: Dr. Willie J Parker
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/18/opinion/why-i-provide-abortions.html?_r=0

John Oliver on Abortion Law:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRauXXz6t0Y

10/24/2016

~REMINDER~ Join us this Wednesday, October 26th at 6:30 PM as we discuss the transformation of the practice of medicine with dermatologist and Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at NYU School of Medicine, Dr Doris Day!

This will be an amazing opportunity to speak candidly with an industry-leading physician about any thoughts / questions / concerns you have regarding the path to becoming a physician and practicing medicine.

Excited to see you guys there!

Best,

PLR team

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQotyZb6iN8

Barbara Walters interviews Dermatologist and Author Dr. Doris Day. discussing Dr. Day's book "Forget the Facelift" and cosmetic dermatology procedures.

10/18/2016

Musical corollary to last weeks meeting. Think we unearthed the nuance to this issue that the song perhaps missed.... but still, powerful stuff. http://youtu.be/Gps0LQq3uEo

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10/04/2016

Main article for next Wednesday's event (6:30 PM on 10/12) on the opioid crisis! Feel free to add anything interesting you find on the topic and we can discuss that as well :)

Happy reading!

http://www.economist.com/news/international/21699363-americans-are-increasingly-addicted-opioids-meanwhile-people-poor-countries-die

Americans are increasingly addicted to opioids. Meanwhile people in poor countries die in agony without them

09/20/2016

Hey Post-Baccs,

Hope you all had a great summer! We are pleased to announce that the Post-bacc Literary Review (PLR) will be running again this year and will include a host of new events that are sure to be interesting, fun and informative.

For those of you who have not experienced it, PLR is a space for us to improve our understanding of the medical field, whether by discussing the latest research, hosting panels of doctors/medical students/professors, or by sharing our own pre-med experiences and aspirations.

We are really excited about what we have planned for the year, but before announcing any events, we'd like to have an introductory meeting to get to know each other and learn about your interests and ideas so we can better plan what we'll explore.

Our first meeting will be next Tuesday, September 27th, from 6:30PM-7:30PM in the Silver building, room 512. There will be snacks and drinks!

Current ideas for panels/discussions include:
The Evolving and Multifaceted Field of Medicine: Hear from dermatologist, author, and associate professor at NYU's School of Medicine, Dr. Doris Day, on her perspective on the current state of medicine and its evolution. Also learn about the opportunities within medicine to incorporate personal interests into your practice, maintaining a work-life balance and finding your own professional path.
The Real Medical School Experience: An opportunity to hear about the application process, gap year considerations and medical school from a panel of former post-bacc students and current medical school students.

No preparation is ever required! Just bring yourself, your thoughts, and an open mind! If you are planning to attend, please let us know by messaging Sabrina, Nessie, Clare or Max. We'll also add you to our mailing list.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Best,
PLR team

04/28/2016

Join us for a ~DOUBLE FEATURE~ on Monday, May 2nd.

6pm: What I wish I knew as a post bacc - hear from former NYU post baccs on their experiences at NYU and beyond

7:30pm: Dr. Creatura speaks about her career as an OB/GYN and women's health advocate!

Food will be provided - 330 East. 33rd St. Apt 14M