UVA Volunteers Around the World

Join the UVA Volunteers Around the World medical outreach program if you are interested in running a two week mobile medical clinic in the Dominican Republic during the summer of 2019!

As a team member, you will have the opportunity to shadow medical professionals, work side-by-side with experienced doctors, perform triage, manage the pharmacy, and teach public health classes to children or teens. You will also have free time to travel in the host country, experience a new culture, and build amazing relationships!

Multiple leadership positions will also be available to volunteers.

Requirements for application

No experience is necessary. Applications are considered on a first come first served basis.

Apply

Complete this Google Form

For more information

Contact Ravdeep Gill at rkg4xf@virginia.edu

Summer Health Fairs

Interested in gaining clinical experience in Charlottesville this summer? Volunteer with the University of Virginia's School of Nursing to practice your assessment skills and provide sun safety knowledge within the Charlottesville community at any of their three Summer Health Fairs.

• July 28 - African-American Cultural Festival, Washington Park
• August 4 - Westhaven Community Day event
• August 18 - Health Fair at Southwood (focused on back-to-school)

Students and alumni interested in volunteering may contact Emerson Aviles at esa2by@virginia.edu or 434-924-1689.

For more information, visit UVA Today: Nursing Students Shed Light on Sun-Safety Realities and Myths

Dental Assistant Position - Immediate Opening in Herndon, VA

Interested in learning the ins and outs of a dental office and gaining valuable experience?

Tiny Tooth Dentist is a new pediatric dental office in Herndon, VA looking for a reliable, quick-learner who enjoys working with kids and young adults, and wants to be trained as an assistant.

This is a part-time summer position: Monday's, Tuesday's, and Thursday's, with the potential for extension through the fall. Responsibilities include assisting chair-side during procedures, room setup and breakdown, and all things patient care-related.

For more information and/or to apply, please e-mail cover letter and resume to
admin@tinytoothdentist.com.

Marshall University School of Medicine Summer Program July 22-26th

July 22nd - 26th, 2018

The Marshall University Joan C Edwards School of Medicine is accepting applications for the 2018 Project P.R.EM.E.D program - Providing Real World Experiences for future Marshall Educated Doctors.

This program is designed to expose, recruit, retain, and support ethnic minority college freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors from historically disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds. It provide excellent exposure to the health professions and medical school process, exposing participants to life as a medical student.

• Tour the Joan C Edwards School of Medicine
• Attend medical school classes and meet faculty participating in medical research
• Participate in hands-on activities with physicians, physician residents, and medical students
• Meet medical school and university administrators as well as community leaders
• Receive a medical student mentor who will serve as a personal guide during the undergraduate experience

 Eligibility

• Grade point average of 3.0 (program will work with students that may be a bit under 3.0)
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year in college
• Letter of recommendation from a faculty member or university administrator
• Personal statement
• US citizenship or permanent residency required 

Deadline to apply
April 30, 2018

More information and application
Questions? Contact Dr. Shelvy Campbell at campbels@marshall.edu

CA School of Podiatric Medicine Summer Enrichment Program

July 25 - 27, 2018

California School of Podiatric Medicine

Oakland, CA 

During this three-day workshop, you'll get a chance to explore the podiatry profession, shadow faculty and students in a variety of clinical settings, learn how to cast and suture, and participate in organized lectures covering the correlation between podiatric medicine and the basic sciences. This event will also review the DPM application and admission process. 

Learn more, including the availability of travel scholarships, and submit an application here.

University of Maryland Dentistry Today 2018

Tuesday, June 12 - Thursday, June 14

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Learn more about the dental profession, dental education, and the wide range of
career options available within the dental field! 

To apply

Complete the application form and statement of permission

Deadline
May 22, 2018

Paid Summer & Yearly Dental Internships

Virginia Oral, Facial, and Implant Surgery is seeking personable and talented students interested in dental or medical school who would like to gain hands on experience in a surgical setting.

Dr. Gocke is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon who has been practicing in McLean, VA since 2007. His practice sees patients for wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, facial trauma, corrective jaw surgery, facial cosmetic surgery, and non-invasive rejuvenation procedures. The practice also provides full anesthesia services.

This opportunity can be tailored to full-time or part-time. It can also be a summer or yearly position. Pay is commensurate with experience.

To apply
Contact Dr. M. Timothy Gocke, DDS at tim.gocke@gmail.com. 

Georgetown University School of Medicine Diversity & Inclusion Summer Internship

Apply to be an Office of Diversity & Inclusion (ODI) Summer Associate! 
ODI is a fast-paced, start-up styled team in higher education looking to create a robust diversity strategy to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff at the Georgetown School of Medicine.

ODI Goals

• Develop, support, and advance community outreach and pipeline programs within the District of Columbia, middle schools, and high schools to scope talent pipeline partnerships
• Benchmark diversity strategies across the country and across different sectors (tech, education, business) and adapt them to the school of medicine
• Build a supportive community on campus that connects students, faculty, and staff;  then feature our diverse populations
• Work with Georgetown's renowned GEMS program, a history program for the development and promotion of students traditionally underrepresented in medicine and academically high risk or disadvantaged in their journey to internal medicine and health related careers
• Launch an exciting social media campaign to build an incredible community on social media spotlighting students and diversity and inclusion work at the School of Medicine.

Dates June 11 - August 10, 2019

Benefits

• $3,000 stipend
• Direct mentorship with supervisors and 1:1 career coaching and development
• Rich and dynamic team experience
• Networking opportunity to grow your professional contacts in higher education and at the School of Medicine 

Application deadline
April 23, 2018 at 12:00 AM EST

Questions? Contact Spencer Cook, Innovation Associate, at slc279@georgetown.edu. 

Apply here!

Johns Hopkins Summer Undergraduate Research Assistant Position

Johns Hopkins University Department of Neurology is seeking an undergraduate Research Assistant to help execute one or more research studies aimed at identifying biomarkers for Parkinson disease and related disorders. The undergraduate Research Assistant will work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and Study Coordinators to help prepare for and conduct research study visits.

Location: Johns Hopkins Green Spring Station Campus, Lutherville, MD
Duration: June 2018 - August 2018
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hourly Rate: $12.00 - $16.00 (determined based on education level and experience)

Job Duties

• Administer 10-minute neuropsychological test
• Process biological specimens, including blood, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid
• Enter data into electronic database(s)
• Organize and file participant records
• Prepare and maintain study materials
• Manage and update inventories of biological specimens

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Related experience preferred

Successful applicants will be personable, detail-oriented, well organized, and dedicated to helping patients with diverse needs. Prospective applicants must demonstrate excellent time management skills by effectively prioritizing and working on multiple tasks with concurrent deadlines. Applicants must also have strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to work effectively both independently and as part of the larger research team.

Please note
This position is located on a satellite campus of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in a northern suburb of Baltimore city. There is currently no shuttle service to this location from the other campuses, nor are there any public transportation options available that accomodate the position's working hours. Therefore, the candidate will need to have reliable access to a car for daily commuting to and from the Green Spring Station campus.

To apply, please email a curriculum vitae with cover letter to Ms. Catherine Bakker, M.S., Research Program Manager, at ccbakker@jhmi.edu.

University of Colorado Pre-Med/Pre-Health Emergency & Wilderness Medicine Summer Courses Available!

Still trying to figure out summer plans? Are you interested in emergency medicine, humanitarian relief work, wilderness medicine, or global health? If so, come explore the great outdoors and learn from physicians who work around the world. Build your resume, network, and travelogue through pre-med summer courses offered by the University of Colorado Department of Pre-Med/Pre-Health Emergency and Wilderness Medicine! Here are some great upcoming opportunities:

Pre-Med Wilderness First Responder Courses (Colorado)

Spend 2 weeks getting hands on experience in the fields of emergency and wilderness medicine. You will experience EMS ride alongs, ED shadowing, backpacking, etc. and will have the opportunity to earn your Wilderness First Responder and CPR certificate. 3 academic credit hours are available for this course.

Location: University of Colorado

Dates: May 21-June 1, 2018 or August 6-17, 2018

Register here 

Pre-Med Wilderness First Responder Course (New York)

The University of Colorado will also be hosting a pre-med wilderness first responder course. You will learn valuable skills in assessing and treating patients in a wilderness medical crisis and will have the opportunity to earn CPR and Wilderness First Responder certifications.


Location: Queensbury, NY at the SUNY Adirondack Campus 

Dates: June 3 - 12, 2018 

Register here 

Charlottesville Summer Volunteering

Hoo's staying in Charlottesville this summer?
Registration for Madison House summer volunteer programs opens Friday, 3/23! Visit madisonhouse.org for a list of programs accepting summer volunteers.

Looking for summer volunteer opportunities at a Charlottesville hospital? Check out the Volunteer Services departments at

• UVA Health System
• Sentara Martha Jefferson 

Apply for a summer externship!

Applications are now being accepted for the UVA Career IDEAS Externship Program!

What is an externship? 
It's a job shadowing opportunity that can last anywhere from 3 to 7 days. It allows you to gain personal exposure to a career field and can serve as the gateway to a new professional experience. Some externships even allow you to gain introductory skills required for a particular industry or job function.

The Career IDEAS Externship Program connects students with meaningful externship opportunities in J-Term and during the summer months. You can apply to the program via Handshake.

The program is open to all students, but priority will be given to those who have not had an externship or internship experience.The following groups are especially encouraged to apply:
2nd and 3rd years who are first-generation college students and part of underrepresented populations.

Summer 2018 Health-Related Externship Sites

• Atlantic Research Group
• Charlottesville Blue Ridge Dental 
• Charlottesville-UVA-Albemarle Emergency Communications Center
• George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health
• K2 Dental Arts

More information & application

UVA Summer Medical Leadership Program

SMLP is a free, six-week summer medical enrichment program for undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine.

Program includes:

• Lecture series by leaders in medicine
• Mentoring by eminent physicians
• Exposure to clinical settings
• Personal career development counseling
• Workshops on medical school admissions, financial planning, time and stress

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis until April 15th, 2018.
 More information and application

"Diversity of thought, background, and perspective has been clearly shown to improve everything. Here at UVA SMLP, we believe the road to health equity requires diverse leaders in healthcare to ensure all benefit from the promise of advances in medicine and information technology. Our goal is to provide educational experience for talented, committed individuals who are pursuing careers in Medicine so they may become leaders in healthcare."
-Dr. Michael D. Williams, MD FACS
 Director, Summer Medical Leadership Program
 Director, Center for Health Policy
 Associate Chief Medical Officer, Clinical Integration
 Director, Emergency General Surgery
 Associate Professor, Surgery and Public Health Sciences

Pharmacy Summer Institute - University at Buffalo

July 9 - 12, 2018

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 

Buffalo, New York

The Pharmacy Summer Institute is an enrichment program providing information about the challenging career pathway opportunities in the profession of pharmacy and exposure to the fields of pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical sciences to interested and motivated students. 

This unique day camp experience incorporates active participation in a broad scope of learning experiences including "hands-on" training in pharmacy practice skills,
lectures by local Buffalo area alumni pharmacist practitioners, and field trips. 

The program reviews pharmacy education opportunities and the pharmacy curriculum at
University at Buffalo as well as recommended collegiate pre-pharmacy course work. 

Application deadline: June 1

More information & aplication

AmeriKids Camp Staff Needed

Camp AmeriKids provides a traditional summer camp experience to children living with the challenges of HIV/AIDS and sickle cell disease. They are seeking caring, responsible, energetic, and fun volunteers to serve as counselors.

Camp Session: Saturday, August 4th - Saturday, August 11th

Camp is located in Warwick, NY
Room and board provided

elm-project.org
For further information, please contact Erica at 203-658-9671.

Adaptive Recreation Summer Camp Staff Needed

Parks and Recreation of Charlottesville is seeking summer camp staff!

Camp Crow // June 15 - 20
For campers who can safely function in a recreation setting with one staff to five children, can handle their own toileting, dressing, and eating and have a desire to participate. Participants needing more assistance must come with an aide. Camp activities include swimming, arts and crafts, field trips, clubs, talent show, kayaking, and fun, friends, and adventure!

Camp Henry // June 15 - 20
For campers who can safely function in a recreation setting with one staff to five children, can handle their own toileting, dressing, and eating and have a desire to participate. Participants needing more assistance must come with an aide. This camp incorporates leisure activities and pre-vocational opportunities through community volunteer service and recreation. Campers will be given the opportunity to develop lifetime leisure skills, plan community outings, and learn job skills by volunteering with community organizations.

Nature Arts Camp // July 23 - August 3
2 week camp that will contain elements of nature and arts based activities. For young adults / adults who can safely function in a recreation setting with one staff to five children, can handle their own toileting, dressing, and eating and have a desire to participate. Participants needing more assistance must come with an aide. The theme of this camp is Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and the majority of the activities focus on this theme.

APPLY TODAY! 
charlottesville.org/jobs

Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) Deadline Approaching!

Overview

The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a FREE, 6-week career enrichment program for pre-health students. The SHPEP summer program is offered at 13 colleges and institutions across the country. The SHPEP application deadline is February 15th. Submit your SHPEP applications here. You will also find all important information concerning the application by following the link.

Additional Information

If you have any last minute questions or concerns you are encouraged to take part in a free live chat with SHPEP representatives from 11 am-8 pm on February 15th. Register here!

UVA Center for Wireless Health REU Program

The UVA Center for Wireless Health is seeking highly motivated applicants for a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. The goal of this effort is to provide an intensive faculty-mentored, research experience over an eight-week period. Wireless Health is an emerging, interdisciplinary field that seeks to infuse wireless technologies in healthcare and medical research to improve patient care and quality of life while reducing healthcare costs. 

Program Dates: June 4 - July 27, 2018
Location: UVA, Charlottesville, VA
Application deadline: February 1, 2018
Online application: http://bit.ly/uvawirelesshealth

Questions: Contact Dr. Jasmine Crenshaw, wirelesshealthreu@virginia.edu  

Benefits: 

• $4,00 stipend
• On-campus living accomodations
• Travel expenses (up to $480)
• Faculty mentor
• Graduate school preparation
• Hands-on research experience

 

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

Hosted by the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, the SURF program provides a wide variety of summer research opportunities for undergraduate students interested in careers in medicine or biomedical research. Participants in this program work in an active research lab under the guidance of a biomedical science faculty member. The goal is to expose students to the challenges, excitement, and satisfaction of research.

• 7 weeks
• includes room and board
• living allowance
• 6 semester hours of biology credit from Ohio University
• potential for a guaranteed interview for the entering class at the medical school

Find detailed information, eligibility requirements, and application materials here

Application deadline: February 1, 2018

Project Horseshoe Farm Fellowship - 2/10 deadline

Project Horseshoe Farm (HSF), founded in 2007, is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Greensboro, Alabama that offers service and support programs to improve the health and quality of life of adults and children in the community.

HSF also offers unique education and leadership development opportunities for current undergraduates, recent college graduates, medical students, and health professions students.

HSF Bridge Year Fellowship: a 13-month program for recent graduates beginning in June and ending in July of the following year.

Internships: open to current undergraduates in summer, fall, winter, and spring

Interested in healthcare, educator, or community service?
Apply now!

Want more information about the program? Schedule a phone or Skype conversation with Laura Bickford (lbickfo@g.clemson.edu), Project Horsehoe Farm Fellow 2017-18.

Application deadline: February 10th, 2018 at 11:59pm CST