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Medical Education: Digital Media Internship

Pulmonary Hypertension AssociationSilver Spring, MD
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) is a fast-growing association of patients, family members and medical professionals committed to maintaining the organization's volunteer spirit and to building opportunities for those affected by pulmonary hypertension (PH) to be involved in solutions to the challenges the illness creates. PHA Online University is an educational resource for healthcare professionals emphasizing the latest in diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension. PHAs Digital Media Internship offers students a structured experience working with the Medical Education team to support PHA Online University. Through mixed audiovisual, print, and social media, medical professionals can access everything they need for PH-related medical resources. Our goal is for PHA Online University to serve as a hub for PH specialists who wish to sharpen their skills, and also serve as an important means of raising awareness about PH among the medical community. You will be treated as a respected team member. Our office is a friendly and welcoming environment. If you would like to design a project that helps you meet your educational goals, we will work with you to achieve this. Interns may also earn college credit. Our office is located in downtown Silver Spring, Md., and is Metro accessible. How to Apply: Materials should include a cover letter explaining your interest in working for PHA, a resume and a 3-6 page writing sample. Cover letters should be addressed to Dalia Golchan, Associate Director of Medical Education. Applications are ONLY accepted through PHA's online Internship Application Form (http://www.phassociation.org/internships/apply).

Clinical Care Extender Internship

COPE Health SolutionsLos Angeles, CA
Health Professions Pipeline COPE Health Solutions offers both internship and scholarship opportunities to individuals interested in pursuing careers in health care. Our unique internships provide unprecedented direct patient care experiences in clinical settings. Our internships are designed to allow pre-health professionals to interact directly with health care professionals and to explore potential career opportunities in allied health, nursing and medicine. Clinical Care Extender Internship The Clinical Care Extender Internship features a clinically-focused experience that gives pre-health professionals unprecedented access to direct patient care. Clinical Care Extender Interns become valuable members of the patient care team alongside nurses, physicians and allied health professionals in clinical and administrative settings. Interns receive training to participate in basic patient care tasks such as bathing, changing and feeding patients as they rotate among the different departments within the hospital. For instance, interns may have the opportunity to serve in areas such as the Emergency Department, observe surgeries performed in the Operating Rooms or witness babies being born in Labor & Delivery. The Clinical Care Extender Internship offers: Experiential education is obtained through a structured internship Mentoring with health care professionals Guest speakers and health care panels Test-prep service discounts Networking events Access to COPE Health Solutions' Alumni Network And much more... In order to be successful in the Clinical Care Extender Internship, you must be a self-starter and a motivated individual. The golden rule of the Clinical Care Extender Internship is this: You will get out of the internship what you put into it If you jump in and work hard; you will be in store for an unprecedented experience! Please visit our website for a complete listing of health care facilities offering the Clinical Care Extender program. http://www.copehealthsolutions.org/clinical-internships

Summer 2013 Volunteer Opportunity

Center for Urban Community ServicesManhattan, NY
Description of the Program/Site: The Center for Urban Community Services, a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives for homeless people, invites applications for a Summer Internship position at the CUCS Harlem Transitional Services. HTS provides chronically street homeless individuals with mental illness and/or substance abuse assistance in obtaining and maintaining permanent housing. The program includes the 40- bed Kelly Transitional Living Community and the Housing Placement Center. The Housing First/Harm Reduction Model is used to engage people who otherwise may not accept services. The Kelly Transitional Living Community is seeking a summer intern to assist with the following responsibilities: Developing a resource bank for vocational and recreational activities for the residents of the Kelly and assisting with site tours and enrollment for the programs that are identified; Coaching residents on shopping, budgeting, and the management of their Activities of Daily Living; facilitating recreational groups/outings; and escorting residents to housing, medical or entitlement appointments. What can the Intern expect to learn? This internship will give interns entry into the field of client centered social service provision. They will learn the skills needed to engage the clientele at the program. They will learn strategies for accessing the public resources available to the clients. They will also learn to advocate for the client service needs.