Justin Stein

• EXECUTIVE BOARD, NYMC RESILIENCY PROGRAM, Mar 2022- Apr 2024. Developed an evidence-based wellness curriculum for M1 and M2 students, fostering peer support, mental health awareness, stress management, and wellness strategies. Facilitated monthly sessions focused on implementing strategies. Collaborated with medical faculty to integrate wellness strategies into student programs.
• Vice President, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Interest Group, Jan 2022 - Jul 2024, Facilitated networking opportunities with residency programs and PM&R societal events. Organized monthly lectures and Q&A sessions with leading PM&R physicians. Coordinated with attendings and residents to provide diverse insights into physical medicine and rehabilitation and research opportunities.
• AOA PEER MENTOR, Jul 2024 - PRESENT, Participated in a mentorship program pairing students with underclassmen interested in the same specialty, offering personalized advice and guidance throughout M3 and M4 years.

• NYMC Storytime program, 12/2023 - PRESENT, Volunteered as reader for virtual Storytime program in collaboration with Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital aimed at lifting spirits and engaging young patients and their families.
• West Side Campaign Against Hunger, 09/2023 - PRESENT, Volunteered at local food pantry by assembling and packing food, or handing out bags of healthy food and fresh produce to those in need on the sidewalk of 86th street.
• Project START Science, 10/2017- 08/2021, Module Volunteer for Project START Science. Led lessons for a local Washington Heights elementary school with the goal of bringing hands-on science learning to students in underserved school districts.
• Ahavas Chesed Volunteer, 03/2020 - PRESENT

• American Psychiatric Association (APA), 06/2024 - PRESENT
• The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), 06/2024 - PRESENT
• NYMC Psychiatry Interest Group, 1/2023 - PRESENT
• Project PurpLE Health Foundation, Certified Contributor, Gained firsthand insights into relationship building, communication, and trust in a medical context by participating in workshops with gender-based violence survivors through the PurpLE Health Foundation.

• Honors Research Mentee and Research Assistant, Yeshiva University Biology Department, Yeshiva College, NY, 2017- 2020, Investigated the role of Wnt-pathway Inhibition in Mouse Mammary Cancer Tumor Growth and Metastasis. Tested monoclonal antibody efficacy and safety using mouse models. Designed and implemented experiments testing pharmacodynamics of MABs. Performed data collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results using R software. Proficient in ELISA, Western Blotting, Flow Cytometry, and Immunohistochemistry. Conducted in vivo experiments with blood and tissue collection in murine models.
• Competitive Analysis and Commercialization Plan, Intrommune Therapeutics, M.S. Biotechnology Management, Created a functional Commercialization strategy INT301 by analyzing competitive positioning, investigating the shortcomings of existing peanut immunotherapies, and identifying key market opportunities and target demographics.

In Progress: 

• Physical Medicine and Rehab Research, Westchester Medical Center, 04/2024 - PRESENT, Project titled Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Admission Survey. Project currently undergoing IRB approval at Westchester Medical Center.
• Psychiatry Research, Westchester Medical Center, 08/2024 - PRESENT, In process of writing Case report and Systematic Review in conjunction with Resident research team.
• Psychiatry Research, Metropolitan Hospital, 08/2024 - PRESENT, Case-control study investigating the relationship between social media and mood disorders at Metropolitan Hospital. Project currently undergoing IRB approval.