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

Volunteers needed for Child Life Programs at Bellevue

The Department of Child Life and Developmental Services is responsible for the Pre-Hospitalization Program located in the outpatient Pediatric clinic in Bellevue Hospital Center.  This program supports children and their families by preparing them for upcoming surgeries.  Children, of all ages are provided with opportunities for developmentally appropriate play and art activities, as well as medical play.  This program is offered Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

In addition we could use volunteers in the outpatient clinic playroom.  Children use this playroom while they wait to see the drs. every afternoon from 1:00 - 3:30.

Please contact Florencia Catanzaro at Maria.Catanzaro@bellevue.nychhc.org.

Volunteers needed for Reach out and Read at Bellevue

Volunteers are needed to read to children in the waiting rooms and model reading out loud for parents. See flyer below for details.  

Reach Out and Read

MEDICAL AND VETERINARIAN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES--CLICK ON LINK!!!!

Volunteer/Research Position Available Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center

Title of Study: Identifying Genetic Abnormalities Underlying Structural Problems with Connective Tissue

 

Sponsoring Department: The Genetic Department at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center

Study Description:  We are looking for students to recruit patients and their families to our study involving connective tissue abnormalities. Connective tissue disorders are seen in multiple genetic syndromes including Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Marfan syndrome, and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. However, there are multiple children who have joint laxity or are hypermobile.  There have been multiple reports which suggest that structural connective tissue abnormalities are seen in a wide range of disorders (simple joint laxity to overt disease).

                Our study aims to look at children with overt disease and simple joint laxity when compared to a control population. We will be doing targeted exome sequencing looking at specific genes known to cause joint laxity (for example collagen).

Volunteer Responsibilities: We are looking for volunteers to speak to families seen within the Montefiore Medical Center (either at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore  or at the Pediatric Outpatient Department of the Comprehensive Family Care Center) to recruit patients to our study. Volunteer responsibilities would include talking to the patient and their family, gathering information (ethnic background), and administering a questionnaire (5 questions) to see if the child or family member is hypermobile. This is a non-paying position.

Location:  Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) outpatient subspecialty clinics

              : Comprehensive Family Care Center (CFCC) in the Pediatric out-patient clinic

Intended start date: ASAP

Duration: Applicant can choose a minimum of 2 shifts a week. The applicant should be able to make this commitment for at least 6 months (it may be possible to change shifts if your schedule changes. Morning shifts are from 8:30am to 12pm. Afternoon shifts are from 12:30pm to 5pm. Clinics run from Monday through Friday.

If you're interested in applying, contact Elaine Pereira, MD at elaine.m.pereira@gmail.com

Volunteer Positions: Genetics, Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Volunteer positions in Genetics at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine available starting this January through the spring semester.

We are looking for highly responsible, organized pre-health students who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine or clinical research. The individual would be responsible for assisting in data management in ongoing clinical trials, natural history studies, and other research focused on urea cycle disorders and other rare inborn errors of metabolism. There are opportunities to participate in study visits, assist with IRB submissions, attend case conferences and grand rounds, and shadow physicians in the medical genetics metabolic clinic (pediatric and adult). 

ELIGIBILITY 
The applicant must be a sophomore, junior,  senior, or post-baccalaureate student. Research experience, patient experience, and/or completion of biochemistry courses and research methods courses are preferred. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The position requires that the applicant be available for at least 10 hours a week, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, for the duration of the spring semester, with possible opportunities to continue through the summer. This is an unpaid position. Our offices are located at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine on the Upper East Side of Manhattan (99^th St and Madison Ave). This is an excellent research opportunity for students planning on applying to medical school, PA programs, nursing school, or MPH programs. 

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Nina Schrager (nina.schrager@mssm.edu).

Mentoring in Medicine ED-Clincial Exposure Program!

MENTORING IN MEDICINE
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
CLINICAL EXPOSURE AND MENTORING PROGRAM

Are you interested in...

A. VOLUNTEERING IN A BUSY URBAN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

B. SHADOWING A BOARD CERTIFIED EMERGENCY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN

C. CONDUCTING CLINICAL RESEARCH

D. PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES

If you answered yes to any of the above, you'll want to participate in the Albert Einstein College of Medicine ED Clinical Exposure and Mentoring Program in partnership with the Mentoring in Medicine (MIM) Program!

Eligibility:

1. African-American, Hispanic or Native American

2. College (Freshman through Senior) and Premedical Post Baccalaureate Student

3. Students intending to reapply to medical school after one unsuccessful application

How to apply:

Step One: Complete a health form in order to get volunteer clearance.

Step Two: Take your NYS picture ID and non laminated social security card, US work authorization documents (VISA, Passport) to Montefiore Medical Center. Please make sure to get or have documentation of all the necessary vaccinations.

Step Three: Complete the application packet.

Candidates must be medically and administratively cleared before beginning the program. It is recommended that you complete the first three steps by June 1 in order to complete the program during the summer.

The application process takes an average of fifteen to twenty business days during the academic year and twenty five to thirty business days during the summer months.

You should begin the process immediately.

If you are interested in participating in the program, email tsc243@nyu.edu or jessica.buckley@nyu.edu to get your health from, application and a list of free clinics.

For more information visit: http://www.einstein.yu.edu/admissions/page.aspx?ID=3088