Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Current CAVLink Postings for Health Professions Students!

Make sure you register for a CAVLink account if you do not already have one!  The following opportunities are just a few of the ones posted on CAVLink.  For more opportunities, log on to CAVLink and use the search function!

HealthCorps Coordinator
HealthCorps
HealthCorps, a comprehensive health education program founded and developed by host of “The Dr. Oz Show,” heart surgeon, and bestselling author Mehmet Oz, is seeking dynamic, proactive, and engaging individuals to teach its school curriculum and coordinate community health education events. Coordinators will be a part of a national initiative launched in response to a drastic decline in the health of our nation. Based upon a “Peace Corps” model of employment, Coordinators serve two years in a designated high school and community. The mission of HealthCorps is to increase individual awareness and to create a generation of self-empowered individuals today, for a healthier America tomorrow.


Health Law/Health Policy Intern
Genetic Alliance
Genetic Alliance attracts individuals who are motivated, thoughtful, creative, and detail-oriented. Interns at Genetic Alliance come from many fields and areas of interest and need not have a science or public health background. Both graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to apply. Please visit Genetic Alliance’s internship webpage at
http://www.geneticalliance.org/internships for more information.



Special Needs Camp Counselor
Camp Holiday Trails
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 mid-June through late July or early August (end of Summer dates flexible). 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.
For more information: https://virginia-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?mode=form&id=ecc91badd93cc9d0f311740cdc5c10df&s=jobs&ss=jobs


Health Impact Intern
Impactivo Consulting
We are looking for motivated, proactive and hardworking candidates for internship positions starting in summer 2013. Interns will be an important part of the team, working closely with consultants and the CEO to prepare proposals, conduct research and develop deliverables. Projects vary and may relate to, among others, public policy, health services, education, fundraising and non-profit management. This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual interested in learning about managing projects that create significant social impact. The internship offers exciting hands-on experience and the opportunity to gain new skills.  Health Impact interns will work on engagements with health-related clients in both the public and private sectors such as: hospital systems, Federally Qualified Health Centers, nonprofit organizations specializing in health, and insurance companies, among others.
For more information: https://virginia-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?mode=form&id=ef0b585c659022442a5f4dac91c5c954&s=jobs&ss=jobs

http://www.impactivo.com/


Translational Research Intern
Genetic Alliance
This internship is valuable for those interested genetic counseling, biomedial research, health education, outreach, public health, nursing, allied health professions, community-based health work, and more. A scientific background and strong communication skills are preferred.
For more information: https://virginia-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?mode=form&id=ad94c5d60d1619910ba8da9e1517ae60&s=jobs&ss=jobs

 http://geneticalliance.org/internships