The Sophie Davis Biograph

01/04/2022

27/01/2022

The first surgery SIG event of the semester will be held next Wednesday, February 2nd, at 6pm. We will be joined by Dr. Lourdes Castañón, an accomplished surgeon and Sophie alumni. She will be presenting commonly performed surgical procedures and answering questions about the field.

Be sure to RSVP here - https://forms.gle/PSX3dLRH6kiGMb4z6

Zoom meeting: HTTPS://CCNY.ZOOM.US/J/82326884086

06/12/2021

Hello everyone! Doctors with Dīn is having our first guest speaker, M***i Mohammad Farhan, on Wednesday, December 8th to discuss the distinctions between cultural practices/traditions and Islamic values, as well as many common misconceptions shared regarding the topic. We hope you’ll join us! See our instagram for the zoom link and more info.

07/11/2021

Join the CSOM Orthopedic Surgery SIG on November 10th at 6pm as we hold the following Zoom event, "The Journey to Orthopedics." This event features Sophie Davis alum Dr. Hesham Saleh, executive chief resident at NYU Langone Orthopaedic Hospital, and Dr. Hailey Huddleston, PGY-1 at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Our guest speakers will be discussing their typical day in the life of an orthopedic resident as well as advice for medical students on how to successfully match into a residency in orthopedic surgery. We look forward to seeing you there!

RSVP form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxh5hluQ1i5TKn-Tm4Bs3FTYXWgOlriNN_LxvxSQo-UkmeMw/viewform

Zoom link: https://ccny.zoom.us/j/87802695777

07/11/2021

From .ccny & .ccny :

Hello everyone! We would like to welcome you to CCNY’s American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA Undergrad) and Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) collab event: Addressing the Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis on November 11th @ 5:30 to 7pm.
Speakers will shed light on the human rights violations as of the current circumstances in Afghanistan. We will also be fundraising — gifts will be PHR sweaters, Biomedicus & SDSG Merch, and Benny’s Campus Store. This is a great opportunity to discuss the ongoing humanitarian issues, directly assist those who are affected by it, and raise awareness! Hope to see you there :)

RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1779nOjOcZ6qNyfOt5o5qqR6t9Q4PWZrYyhXeE7EUcnc/edit?usp=sharing
Zoom link: https://ccny.zoom.us/j/8829937342

26/10/2021

Apologies for the lateness! Here are the rest of the events for this week, 10/25-10/29.

25/10/2021

White Coats for Black Lives () will be having its 2nd general body meeting of the semester today from 6-7pm. We hope to see you there!

25/10/2021

Hey everyone! The CSOM Psych SIG will be holding a General Interest meeting today from 5-5:30pm. Come join them to learn about the events they have planned for the semester, as well as to pitch new ideas you want to see implemented!

RSVP with the link below!

RSVP Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qyAyE-NmJBoUe0vVPBrCLH0IdSPHIHY59LGgY0Htwuk/edit?usp=drivesdk

17/10/2021

Join for their first meeting tomorrow to discuss the upcoming brigade to Honduras!

17/10/2021

Join the oncology SIG for their first member meeting of the semester to learn about the field of oncology and help plan future events!

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/ZtYWvxBEbKwT6Fwd9

11/10/2021

This week’s events!

Zoom link for Cardio Jeopardy Night: https://ccny.zoom.us/j/86507515748

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/vCnj18FYizCxpYpo8

RSVP for Breast Cancer Pathology Panel: https://forms.gle/MGk1npJPCFaMr3us5

25/09/2021

Hello everyone! The AMWA Undergraduate Chapter cordially invites you to join us for our first general body meeting of the fall semester on Friday, October 1st! Zoom link is in our bio✨✨

AMWA, American Medical Women’s Association, has been empowering women and healthcare since 1915. AMWA’s CCNY chapter has hosted different events in the past, such as SWIM (Strong Women In Medicine) and creating Saving Mother’s birth kits. Come and learn more about AMWA, it’s future, and how YOU can be part of it. We look forward to meeting you!

08/09/2021

Hi everyone! We are so excited to announce AMWA (Graduate Chapter .ccny) and Orthopedic SIG collab event: Women in Orthopedics on September 16 at 6pm

This event will shed light on the gender gap among orthopedic doctors as well as how to close that gap. Come and join us to learn more about Ortho and see if it’s a specialty that interests you! Hope to see you there :)

Sign up link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCzrdlhGGeO4o6PE_F3ZCtS_DGntCNxHHwpLa886o_mB_RAw/viewform

Zoom link: https://ccny.zoom.us/j/84313845138

31/07/2021

Due to some unforeseen circumstances, the Biograph is in need of a new secretary. The secretary is responsible for taking notes during meetings and helping contribute to the website. Please DM us if you’re interested in the position or have any further questions. We hope you’re having a wonderful summer!

13/05/2021

Join us for a panel discussion with our very own M4 students going into Radiology! Learn more about what it's like to apply to residency, how they chose their specialty, and any tips for navigating 7 years of Sophie!
The event will take place Monday, May 17th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Hope to see you there!
RSVP: https://forms.gle/HwsCbeZVR1ngf5559
Join Here: https://ccny.zoom.us/j/85851633895

05/05/2021

On Tuesday, May 11th at 7:30PM, we will be hosting a Q&A event with Dr. Kavita Mariwalla! She is a board-certified dermatologist, Mohs surgeon, aesthetic clinician, and author running her own private practice in West Islip, New York. At the event, she will be discussing her experiences as a dermatologist and why she decided to pursue dermatology as a specialty. We hope to see you there!

03/05/2021

Hey everyone! The CSOM Ortho SIG is having an event this Wednesday at 7pm. We will be going over interesting orthopedic case reports with Dr. Zachary Berliner ‘14, an orthopedic surgery resident. This would be an excellent opportunity for students who are interested in orthopedic surgery to learn more about the field and get involved! Looking forward to seeing you guys there!

Zoom link: https://ccny.zoom.us/j/84255194603

30/04/2021

Psychiatry SIG will be hosting a panel with Sophie Davis alumni who are psychiatrists where we will explore the daily life of a psychiatrist, learn about firsthand clinical experience, and discuss advice for our aspiring physicians.

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSmP6mKetIHJP85VTv0iiE7mxpm3gWGaJoz77aPDvSnPkyWQ/viewform
Event: https://ccny.zoom.us/j/81186758777

28/04/2021

Come join the Pediatric SIG/ Solve the Case event!! This event will test your clinical reasoning skills and your medical knowledge as you and your team try to solve a medical case. There will be PRIZES!

RSVP: https://forms.gle/LambrYWvaLj7uSqi8
Event: https://ccny.zoom.us/j/88231614638

27/04/2021

Have you identified issues in your community that you are passionate about changing?
Have grievances with systemic injustices?
Do you know how to influence policy and policy makers?
Join the Public Health SIG tomorrow April 27th @ 6pm to learn about the fundamentals and struggles of lobbying and advocacy work from 4 esteemed panelists AND practice workshopping potential ideas so that you can put these skills into practice!

27/04/2021

Hello everyone! Come join us in our latest event this Thursday at 6:00 PM. We will be collaborating with the Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring Program from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. We have four speakers coming in to discuss the field and share their experiences. There will be an opportunity to ask questions if you have any!

RSVP: https://forms.gle/5CNgUaCyxHxeT9CQ9
Event: https://ccny.zoom.us/j/87186013390

27/04/2021

Introducing our next event series... Uncomfortable Conversations in Christ 😳 😬🥴
Our first topic is po*******hy. This is a topic that is so relevant to our demographic, but is also very taboo to talk about. So for those of you struggling with addiction, or are confused about it because you’ve never discussed it with others of your faith, or would simply like to learn more from our qualified speakers, come out to our event next Tuesday, April 27 from 6-7 PM. We will have breakout rooms for men and women. RSVP using the link in our bio to get reminders and the zoom link. Bring your friends!

RSVP: https://forms.gle/Nghjcx5gTk19KMmS7
Event: https://ccny.zoom.us/j/7256331322

27/04/2021

Networking is extremely important and unfortunately, many students do not have the skills to do it effectively. Whether it is overcoming the anxiety or sharpen up emailing writing skills, the CSOM chapter of SNMA wants to open up the discussion about it as well as share tips! Additionally we will be discussing membership!! Please join our upcoming general meeting!

Event link: https://ccny.zoom.us/j/88556216076

23/04/2021

Hey everyone! The OB/GYN SIG will be exploring the incidence and prevalence of Maternal Mortality amongst minority women in the United States as the rates climb higher and higher. We will be discussing this topic with accomplished physicians such as Dr. Camile Clare, Dr. Antonia Francis- Kim, and Dr. Kameelah Phillips. The event will be held on April 28th at 6 PM. We would love to see you there!

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUWwqgFYnGWRU0DfSZzftD9dboZjFnG92mtKS5sp8IjGoZpA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Event Link: https://ccny.zoom.us/j/83048929343

13/04/2021

Join .ccny for our last meeting of the semester focused on Sexual Assault Awareness in our communities. We will be facilitating three main discussions that we hope everyone can join us for, especially during Sexual Assault Awareness month! Hope to see you there!

RSVP: https://forms.gle/pw6MfsVN8dnQp5wW8

Event Link: https://ccny.zoom.us/j/8829937342

12/04/2021

GI SIG is having it's first ever meeting. We're proud to say we're launching with sophie alum panelists and specialists. We'll be having an informational Q&A panel with Dr. Jesse Green '86 from , Dr. Renne Williams from , and Dr. Felice Schnoll-Sussman '92 and Dr. Wallace Wang '04 from . Everyone is welcome, come check it out & fill out this form for attendance! https://forms.gle/JkSpYSp3SdFf7sbt9

Event Link: https://ccny.zoom.us/j/83832201346

11/04/2021

Physicians for Human Rights at the CUNY School of Medicine / Sophie Davis Biomedical Education and PA Programs is holding its first “The COVID-19 Vaccine: Putting an End to the Pandemic” event, an informational Q&A panel with Dr. Keosha Bond from the CHASM department, Dr. Alan Roth from Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, as well as guest speakers from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Mr. Jaime Guttierez, and Mr. Blakely Fountain. The panel will address topics ranging from inequities of the vaccine distribution, side effects of the vaccine, as well as the differences between each vaccine type. We will also be answering any general questions you may have about the COVID-19 vaccine. This panel is open to everyone, and we especially want to encourage all members of the CUNY and Harlem communities to attend.

07/04/2021

To kick off the spring season, Family Medicine SIG is hosting a case-study event with Dr. Bobb-McKoy ’88 this Friday, April 9th at 5:30 PM! Join us to learn more about a day in the life of a family med doc:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://ccny.zoom.us/j/88918577516

Meeting ID: 889 1857 7516

07/04/2021

CSOM’s American Medical Women's Association (Graduate) and Student National Medical Association () will be hosting Female Med Influencers on April 16th at 6pm. Social media medical influencers shed light on important issues and create dicussions on their platform. Come and join us as we discuss the power of a platform with these lovely influencers!

RSVP: https://forms.gle/PrWH1kfAtWCMgAvd6

Event Link: https://ccny.zoom.us/j/83129112899

05/04/2021

Week of 4/4-4/10 @ Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education