College Summer Internship in Health Related Fields

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Open Door’s College Internship Program offers a variety of opportunities that will support professional and personal growth. Most of the internships are designed for college students who are considering careers in medicine, social work, nutrition and public health. A few internships are offered in other areas, such as event planning, education and business. By participating in one of our internships, you will learn about careers in community health and medicine, gain transferable skills and knowledge, and be better prepared to make an informed decision for your future.

All of the internships are offered as unpaid volunteer positions. The internship opportunities are hands-on and closely supervised by seasoned professionals at Open Door. While we are unable to offer shadowing opportunities with our medical providers, our interns will work closely with one of our experienced supervisors and learn job functions under their mentorship and guidance. All interns will both be asked to submit an evaluation of their experience and be invited to participate in a resumé workshop. The internships will culminate at the end of July with an appreciation party and a certificate of completion.

It is important to note that supervising a for-credit internship is at the discretion of the Open Door supervisor and our internship program is not university/college-accredited. However, it is possible that your college or university may consider this program for credit; we have had interns that have received credit for their internships. If approved for credit by Open Door and your school , your school will be requested to sign an affiliation agreement.

Educational Components and Competencies

Participating in one of Open Door’s many college internships will provide students with real life experience in the health care industry. The educational learning experience includes several key areas:

• Time management
• Preparing knowledgeable and informed presentations
• Gaining confidence in public speaking and improved communications skills
• Problem solving
• Cultural awareness working with a diverse population

Each individual internship will provide additional learning components.

As a group, interns will:

• Learn the impact that culture and economics have on health outcomes
• Participate in a resumé building workshop

Internship Application Process:

Please send a cover letter indicating your first two choices and your resume to:

Alicia Ward, Volunteer Coordinator Email: award@odfmc.org

Open Door Foundation Phone: 914-502-1468

Website: www.opendoormedical.org Fax: 914-941-3270

If you are seeking college credit for an internship, please submit necessary information from your school with your resumé. Please note that certain internships are not available for credit.

Submission Deadlines:

Summer Internship - April 30th

Fall or School Year Internship - July 30th

Winter or Semester Break Internship - November 1st

Candidates accepted will be sent a volunteer application package which includes:

• Volunteer Application
• Background Check: Complete the form, including middle name and social security number.
• Health Screening: Provide medical records of a physical examination and a PPD test, all within the past 12 months, your immunization records and documentation of this season’s flu vaccine.
• Reference Forms: Three reference forms are included and should be sent by the reference source directly to Open Door.Acceptable references may be from an education professional, clergy, past employer or past/current volunteer supervisor.
• Volunteer Orientation: Attend a 3 hour Welcome Breakfast, Community Health training and volunteer orientation on Monday, June 1, 2015 at 9am at our Ossining Health Center.
• All volunteer requirements must be completed a minimum of 2 weeks before the internships begins.

Open Door is at the forefront of providing cost-effective, quality, community health care. Join our team!