Research/Internship/Volunteer Opportunities

Mount Sinai's Summer Research Internship 

Aid in Mount Sinai's Department of Health Evidence and Policy's clinical research project in East Harlem, New York. This study observes the impact of peer-lead educational sessions on overweight teens (ages 14-18) with pre-diabetes. Bachelor's Degree preferred, but senior undergrads are welcomed.

Application Deadline: Submit a cover letter and resume ASAP 

Application Details: View attachment 

Mount Sinai's School of Medicine: Emergency Room Research Training Program 

The 2012 Summer Research Training Program (SRTP) is a year-round research training position. Each student will be matched with a faculty mentor and involved in a research project, workshops and didactic sessions all discussing the various dimensions of emergency medicine research. Participants are also welcomed to attend faculty forums and conferences. This opportunity is open to undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, medical, and graduate students. 

Application deadline: May 1st for research positions starting in the fall (September)

Application details: http://www.mssm.edu/departments-and-institutes/emergency-medicine/programs-and-services/emergency-medicine-research-training-program  

Einstein Community Health Outreach (ECHO)  

Operated by the Institute of Family health and the students from Einstein's School of Medicine, ECHO is the first student-organized clinic in the New York metropolitan area. ECHO's mission is to provide free primary care for people who lack health insurance or cannot afford insurance and healthcare. Members of ECHO provide routine medical exams, social services, counseling, as well as referral services. ECHO is recruiting pre-medical and pre-health students to volunteer in their clinic. Volunteer responsibilities include patient registration, health education, translation, research, and includes some clinical shadowing.

Application Deadline: May11th 2012 

Application and Further Details: http://www.einstein.yu.edu/students/clubs/echo/volunteer/premed-students.aspx 

Summer Youth Employment Program

The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides New York City youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with summer employment and educational opportunities. Participants have the opportunity to work in positions affiliated with hospitals, nonprofits, government agencies, summer camps, small businesses, amongst other organizations. 

Application Deadline: Friday, May 18^th 2012

Application Details: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dycd/html/jobs/summer_youth_employment.shtml