Summer - Clinical

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta Georgia.
There are a wide variety of summer internship positions and other training and employment opportunities posted at this web site. For additional information call 1-888-CDC-HIRE.

Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Summer Clinical Internship Program is geared for undergraduates interested in careers in medicine.  Opportunities include the opportunity to shadow clinical faculty members and a lunch-time seminar series.  At the end of the two-week internship, students will take part in a pedagogic exercise, presentations of clinical topics selected and researched with the guidance of faculty preceptors.  Information and application regarding the Summer Clinical Internship will be placed on their website during the month of January.  Applicants must follow the necessary directions and submit the electronic application.  Email for additional information.

Camp Holiday Trails, Charlottesville, VA is looking for committed and enthusiastic individuals for paid counselor positions for our summer residential camp sessions that run from late June through mid August.  The experience of working at CHT provides counselors with a challenging, enlightening, and, most of all, FUN introduction to working with children with special medical needs in a supportive and caring work environment.  There is no more unique and memorable summer experience than what you'll find at camp, and for students interested in the health professions, there is no greater learning opportunity than what one can gain from caring for our amazing Campers.  Join them if you're ready to make a difference in the lives of some incredible kids!  For more information and to apply, please visit www.campholidaytrails.org.

Bellevue Hospital Center, Project Health Care, First Avenue at 27th Street, New York, NY. This program gives students interested in various careers in health care, the opportunity to work with the medical staff in a municipal hospital on a volunteer basis. PHC is a ten-week program, which starts in June and ends in August. Applications are in the HPA office.  Please note that the deadline date for the application is January 16, 2009.  Additional information and applications are in the HPA office.  If you have any questions, please contact: Ashley Colucci via e-mail or telephone (212) 562-3041.

The Three Doctors Foundation has a unique and exciting opportunity for students interested in the development and marketing of non-profit outreach benefiting youth and families in the areas health, education and mentoring.  The internship will initially require student(s) to work out of the Princeton area providing direct support as needed.  Travel throughout the NJ area (Newark in particular) will however be periodically required.

Requirements:  All majors are welcome to apply however we are especially interested in those with an educational background, experience or great interest in non-profit management, communications, marketing &/or business administration; strong administrative abilities; advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook skills; excellent references from past internships and/or reputable professionals; strong research and written communication skills; self motivated attitude with the ability to work independently or as part of a team; regular access to personal vehicle; savvy online expertise (e.g., email dist lists, website communications, myspace).

Victory Junction Gang Camp is looking for dynamic and imaginative individuals for paid camp counselor positions for the summer of 2006.  An inspirational and unique camping experience; the Victory Junction Gang Camp, located in Randleman, North Carolina, is a not-for-profit camp dedicated to enriching the lives of children ages 7-15 with life-threatening and chronic illnesses.  Available positions include cabin counselors as well as program staff in the areas of archery, life guarding, boating and fishing, horses, theater, sports and recreation, photography, woodshop, arts and crafts and music.  Our program areas are housed in extremely innovative and modern facilities.  Although we are a medically based camp, staff members are not required to have any prior medical experience upon hiring other than current CPR certification. Children come to this camp for disease specific weeks that include cancer, spina bifida, sickle cell anemia, HIV/AIDS and many more, knowing that they are going to have the time of their life. The love and dedication that each counselor exhibits for these children helps create an experience full of memories, excitement, camaraderie, and moments of pure joy. Summer employment dates are May 26 through August 19.  For more information and an application, visit our website or contact Betsy Radcliffe (336-495-2034).

Hole in the Wall Camps are the world's largest family of camps for children with serious illnesses and life threatening conditions. Children with cancer, sickle cell anemia, HIV/AIDS, and many other conditions come to Camp to experience the simple joys of childhood, without compromising any of their medical needs thanks to our state-of-the-art medical care. To date, more than 100,000 seriously ill children from 34 states and 31 countries have attended our Camps free of charge. We are a not-for-profit organization totally supported by charitable contributions. Hole in the Wall Camps are the dream of actor Paul Newman, who started the first camp in 1988 and has been the driving force ever since.

Camp Jabberwocky: Martha’s Vineyard Cerebral Palsy Camp
Camp Jabberwocky is an overnight camp on Martha’s Vineyard, an island off the coast of Massachusetts.  The camp is run for children and young adults with mental and physical disabilities and runs for about eight weeks, from the end of June to the end of August.  Jabberwocky serves about 30 campers each week, with a staff of about 25 volunteers who receive no formal pay but who do receive free room and board while living at camp.  (Travel expenses to Martha’s Vineyard are also covered by the camp.)  Jabberwocky is divided into two sessions, each about four weeks in duration.  The first session is held primarily for adult campers whereas the second enrolls a greater number of younger campers.  We are looking for counselors who can devote time during either session to work with an amazing group of campers and counselors.  While we prefer counselors to come for the entirety of one of the sessions, counselors can come for one, two, three or four weeks.  Counselors are responsible for the care of their camper, running activities, and general service to the camp as a whole.  A daily schedule includes but is not limited to: breakfast, music class, activities (including pottery, jewelry making, basketball, yoga, painting, baseball, etc.), lunch, the beach, dinner and an evening activity (e.g. going to concerts, drumming cookouts on the beach, dances…).  Days are full, but filled with great joy and an inordinate amount of laughter.  Working at camp is a truly unique experience.

Experience working with special needs children and adults is not necessary; orientation will be held prior to the start of each session, and most people have no experience before coming to camp.  Please contact Rachel Winter at campjabberwocky@gmail.com if you have any questions or are interested in working at Jabberwocky.

Drexel College of Medicine is making its Mini-Medical school experience available to Princeton pre-medical students during a special 3-day program in September. Please see the program description and application if you are interested.

The American Diabetes Association Donovan McNabb Diabetes Camp for Kids at Camp Green Lane in Green Lane, PA, is currently recruiting counselors (must be 18 or older) for the 2008 season. One hundred twenty children with diabetes, between the ages of 8-16, will be attending camp. As a counselor, you will be sharing the responsibility for approximately 10 children with at least one other counselor, leading the kids through numerous camp activities including recreational swimming, sports, hiking, arts and crafts and theater. Beyond the traditional camp activities, you will also be responsible for helping the campers maintain their blood sugars under the guidance of on site health professionals from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. These activities typically include testing the campers’ blood sugars at least 6 times a day, treating low blood sugars, and helping the child maintain a positive attitude in the management of his or her diabetes through a balance of diet, exercise and insulin. For more information, contact Kate Nichter, Community Outreach Manager at 610-828-5003 x4657 or knichter@diabetes.org.

Interested in public and/or women's health issues?  Full- or part-time Public Health internships are now available at NYC-based Medical & Health Associates, a non-profit public and reproductive health provider and researcher. Interns assist with various service delivery or research projects related to reproductive health. Specific projects can depend on student interest. Examples of options are: working on development of marketing plans to increase entry to early prenatal care; reviewing health education materials across an eight-site health network to standardize and orient staff to what is available; develop comprehensive directory and data base of community organizations with which all divisions of MHRA have relationships to foster increased collaboration.  If interested, contact Kathy Miller '77 with a brief resume and letter of interest and availability.

North Shore University Hospital - Manhasset, NY The Academic Associate Research Internship Program, in the Department of Emergency Medicine at North Shore University Hospital, is seeking bright, ambitious, and self-motivated university students who are eager to gain experience in the medical field. While not exclusive to premedical students, we are selecting mature candidates who demonstrate exceptional character and ambition. Selected candidates will serve as volunteer interns on research projects in the Emergency Department. Tasks include: patient identification and enrollment into clinical studies; data management (including data collection, database creation, and analysis - computer proficiency is necessary); opportunities to increase knowledge of medical professions via attending lectures ...and much more!

They plan on filling positions for the Summer of 2007.

If you are interested in the program, please email a cover letter and resume to: The Academic Associates, Danielle Peress at dperess@nshs.edu or Mary Dubon at mdubon@nshs.edu.

Branch Medical Associates, P.C., Diplomats of American Board of Internal Medicine, Smithtown, New York. A four-person partnership practicing Internal Medicine in central Suffolk County, NY, have an interest and experience in employing young people who have a personal goal of pursuing a medical career. This is a position for a minimum of twelve months where individuals would assist physicians in the medical care of patients. For further information please call Robert C. Johnson, M.D. (516)724-2000.

CHARLES B. WANG COMMUNITY HEALTH PROJECT AHEAD Internship:  This is an internship for a community-based ambulatory health care facility that provides primary medical and dental care, and emphasizes preventive medicine, health education and community involvement.
    Job Qualifications:  Students must have demonstrated an interest in the health care field through academic coursework or through recent extracurricular activities. Contact the Program Coordinator for an application form and more details.
    Job Description:  Project Asian Health Education and Development (AHEAD) is an 8-week long summer program designed to provide training and experience for college students who have an interest in pursuing a career in the health care field. The program consists of a practical field placement, seminars and workshops, and participation in the development and completion of a community health project. Students explore various health careers, and gain an understanding of the dynamics of the New York Asian American community and of current health issues impacting the health status of Asian Americans in the United States. Field placements offer the students practical experience by working with health professionals. Emphasis is placed on learning and understanding the multi-faceted health care delivery system, rather than on acquiring professional technical knowledge. Seminars and workshops address many topics ranging from Asian American awareness to health care delivery in minority communities. A community health project gives students the opportunity to incorporate their interests and ideas into Project AHEAD by creating, developing, and implementing a team project that addresses the health needs of the Asian American community.
    Since 1975, Project AHEAD has been part of the Charles B. Wang Community Health Centers on-going efforts to provide excellent and culturally competent health care through preventive medicine, health education, and community involvement. Project AHEAD is the only health career opportunity program in the United States based in an Asian American community and one of the few programs sponsored by a community health center. More than 400 students have been trained through Project AHEAD. Many full-time physicians and dentists who work at the Health Center and at other local hospitals and clinics are Project AHEAD alumni. Numerous physicians, as well as public health professionals and social workers are now contributing to the growing need in the Asian community.

    For more information and application please contact Jennifer Lee, Program Coordinator, at 212-379-6988.

Commun-I-Care, located in Columbia, South Carolina, is a statewide private, non-profit organization that provides access to free medical services for low-income individuals. They are currently recruiting May/June 2006 college graduates who are interested in serving as AmeriCorps/VISTA members while applying for medical school. During their year of service, members receive a standard living allowance and, upon completion of service, receive a generous grant for college expenses.  AmeriCorps/VISTA members participate in securing pro bono medical care from healthcare providers throughout South Carolina. Members may also volunteer to assist at local Columbia hospitals and emergency rooms.  Interested persons should mail or fax resumes to the following:
Ken Trogdon, P.O. Box 186, Columbia, SC 29202-0186
Telephone Number: (803)933-9183 - FAX (803)254-0892

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is offering a summer program for undergraduate students this year.  The Summer Premedical Enrichment Program (SPEP)is open to students who have completed at least two years of college.  The program provides a stipend, housing, partial board and transportation to Cincinnati.  Applications and additional information can be found on their website.  Application deadline is February 1, 2008.

Adventures in Veterinary Medicine at the Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine is a unique career exploration program for high school students, middle school students, college students and adults. There are one and two week programs available, including an intensive residential high school program. Students have lectures from the clinical faculty, gain practical information about applying to and attending veterinary school, engage in hands-on activities with animals, and are assigned to clinical rotations where they shadow 4th year students in the hospital. By spending time on the campus of one of the finest veterinary schools in the country, students get first-hand experience of what it is like to attend vet school and what it takes to become a veterinarian.

Adventures in Veterinary Medicine is intended to give students a realistic, comprehensive look at what attending veterinary school would be like, and to provide participants with the knowledge of the many roles that veterinarians can have. This program will help students figure out if veterinary medicine is the right career for students.

The application and specific information about each session is on line at www.tufts.edu/vet/AVM or you can send an email AVM@Tufts.edu, or call (508)839-7962.

B.W. Furlong & Associates is looking for college students interested in working as volunteer foal sitters in their intensive care nursery. 

Responsibilities include:

• Caring for recumbent foals by helping them sit sternal and stand, and by keeping them clean and dry with frequent grooming and bedding changes.

• Monitoring foals receiving intravenous fluids and oxygen therapy to prevent catheters, oxygen lines, and fluid lines from becoming disconnected

• Monitoring a patient’s vital signs including temperature, pulse and breathing rate.

• Restraining foals for various procedures, including bandage changes, catheter placement and ultrasound examination.

• Milking and grooming mares accompanying their sick foals.

• Helping monitor pregnant mares for signs of impending delivery.

• Exercising healthier mares and foals during their rehabilitation.

• Assisting nurses and technicians with various tasks including restocking, cleaning equipment, and doing laundry.

Location:  just off Route 517, in Oldwick, NJ (Exit 24 on Rt. 78)
Applications can be obtained through the Health Professions Advising Office.