We know that when applying to medical, dental, or any kind of healthcare school, a healthy portion of your Curriculum Vitae will need to be dedicated to volunteer work and community service. Well, we have that covered as well! Below is just a small sampling of the volunteering opportunities available in and near the Sacramento region, and the list will be expanded as more opportunities arise.
RESEARCH: Clinical Research with EMRAP at the UC Davis Medical Center (Summer 2017)
The Emergency Medicine Research Associates Program (EMRAP) is recruiting for Summer 2017! This is a great opportunity for those who want experience in both emergency medicine and clinical research! Research Associates (RAs) identify ER patients who are eligible for certain research studies and perform various tasks to assist the Research Coordinators (RCs) in enrolling them. These tasks include consenting patients, performing patient surveys and evaluations, extracting chart information through electronic medical records and so on.
It is a unique chance for undergraduates to observe and learn emergency department (ED) operations and protocols, as well as interact with physicians, students, nurses, research faculty and staff. Along with clinical research, you can also experience quality improvement initiatives, and be exposed to medical terminology, laboratory tests, and learn signs and symptoms of diseases. The research studies that RAs are involved with vary month to month, but current areas of interest include sepsis, traumas, and heart failure. Shift times are flexible, and letters of recommendation are given to students who complete excellent work with EMRAP. You will only be required to commit for the summer instead of the consecutive two-quarter commitment that EMRAP usually requires.
Applications must be submitted electronically by Sunday, May 14th at 11:59pm.
UC Davis Medical Center
The Volunteer Services Dept. has several programs for various services and groups. All programs are designed to assist the UC Davis Health System in its mission of education, research and public service. These programs, open to those 18 or older, add the extra dimension of sensitivity, support, friendliness, and service that ease and brighten a patient's hospital stay or clinic visit.
To apply, visit http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/giving/time/pdfs/volunteering.pdf
Mercy San Juan Hospital
Adults who would like to give back to the community can volunteer in a variety of areas, including office support, the Emergency Department (open only to those 18+), Family Birth Center, and other areas of interest.
To apply, visit http://www.dignityhealth.org/sacramento/hospitals/mercy-san-juan-medical-center/volunteer-at-mercy-san-juan/volunteer-application-san-juan
Health Career Connection
Health Career Connection (HCC) is a comprehensive professional development program that provides paid summer internships to undergraduates and recent graduates in the field of public health and health care. The Health Career Connection 2017 Summer Internship Application is now available at www.healthcareers.org ! The deadline for submission is December 7, 2016.
Visit our website for more information and to complete an application!
Description of Program:
· A paid, full-time 10-week internship placement in a partner organization. Interns work under the direction of a preceptor and work on meaningful projects that are educational for the student and benefit the organization and its community.
· Through partnerships with local organizations, HCC provides internships in a variety of settings including but not limited to: hospitals, community health centers, medical groups, health plans, local health departments, community based organizations and advocacy groups.
· Workshops on key professional and personal development topics including: leadership, advocacy, cultural competence, life and career planning and graduate education preparation.
· Site visits to a diverse set of key partner organizations to provide exposure to multiple settings and projects.
· Internship stipends range between $3,000 and $4,000.
Eligibility
· Candidates must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (community college or 4-year college or university) or have recently graduated from an undergraduate institution.
· Recent graduates must have completed their degree within the last three years.
· Candidates who are enrolled in a post baccalaureate are eligible to apply.
· Graduate students are not eligible to apply.
· Students enrolled in high school and/or are simultaneously taking community college classes are not eligible to apply.
· Past work experience is not necessary
Application Requirements
Educational Background
Demographic Information
Updated Resume
Statement of Purpose : Candidates must express and demonstrate a career interest in public health and/or healthcare as well as a passion for working with underserved communities and addressing health disparities. We strongly encourage students of color and those from disadvantaged backgrounds to apply.
**We do not provide medical or clinical internships.
We look forward to reading your application.
- Health Career Connection Team
CAEB Announcement
-Coalition of Concerned Medical Professionals
Tuesday 9AM-10AM Orientation
Potential Orientation dates TBA
RESEARCH: Clinical Research with EMRAP at the UC Davis Medical Center (Summer 2017)
The Emergency Medicine Research Associates Program (EMRAP) is recruiting for Summer 2017! This is a great opportunity for those who want experience in both emergency medicine and clinical research! Research Associates (RAs) identify ER patients who are eligible for certain research studies and perform various tasks to assist the Research Coordinators (RCs) in enrolling them. These tasks include consenting patients, performing patient surveys and evaluations, extracting chart information through electronic medical records and so on.
It is a unique chance for undergraduates to observe and learn emergency department (ED) operations and protocols, as well as interact with physicians, students, nurses, research faculty and staff. Along with clinical research, you can also experience quality improvement initiatives, and be exposed to medical terminology, laboratory tests, and learn signs and symptoms of diseases. The research studies that RAs are involved with vary month to month, but current areas of interest include sepsis, traumas, and heart failure. Shift times are flexible, and letters of recommendation are given to students who complete excellent work with EMRAP. You will only be required to commit for the summer instead of the consecutive two-quarter commitment that EMRAP usually requires.
Applications must be submitted electronically by Sunday, May 14th at 11:59pm.
UC Davis Medical Center
The Volunteer Services Dept. has several programs for various services and groups. All programs are designed to assist the UC Davis Health System in its mission of education, research and public service. These programs, open to those 18 or older, add the extra dimension of sensitivity, support, friendliness, and service that ease and brighten a patient's hospital stay or clinic visit.
To apply, visit http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/giving/time/pdfs/volunteering.pdf
Mercy San Juan Hospital
Adults who would like to give back to the community can volunteer in a variety of areas, including office support, the Emergency Department (open only to those 18+), Family Birth Center, and other areas of interest.
To apply, visit http://www.dignityhealth.org/sacramento/hospitals/mercy-san-juan-medical-center/volunteer-at-mercy-san-juan/volunteer-application-san-juan
Health Career Connection
Health Career Connection (HCC) is a comprehensive professional development program that provides paid summer internships to undergraduates and recent graduates in the field of public health and health care. The Health Career Connection 2017 Summer Internship Application is now available at www.healthcareers.org ! The deadline for submission is December 7, 2016.
Visit our website for more information and to complete an application!
Description of Program:
· A paid, full-time 10-week internship placement in a partner organization. Interns work under the direction of a preceptor and work on meaningful projects that are educational for the student and benefit the organization and its community.
· Through partnerships with local organizations, HCC provides internships in a variety of settings including but not limited to: hospitals, community health centers, medical groups, health plans, local health departments, community based organizations and advocacy groups.
· Workshops on key professional and personal development topics including: leadership, advocacy, cultural competence, life and career planning and graduate education preparation.
· Site visits to a diverse set of key partner organizations to provide exposure to multiple settings and projects.
· Internship stipends range between $3,000 and $4,000.
Eligibility
· Candidates must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (community college or 4-year college or university) or have recently graduated from an undergraduate institution.
· Recent graduates must have completed their degree within the last three years.
· Candidates who are enrolled in a post baccalaureate are eligible to apply.
· Graduate students are not eligible to apply.
· Students enrolled in high school and/or are simultaneously taking community college classes are not eligible to apply.
· Past work experience is not necessary
Application Requirements
Educational Background
Demographic Information
Updated Resume
Statement of Purpose : Candidates must express and demonstrate a career interest in public health and/or healthcare as well as a passion for working with underserved communities and addressing health disparities. We strongly encourage students of color and those from disadvantaged backgrounds to apply.
**We do not provide medical or clinical internships.
We look forward to reading your application.
- Health Career Connection Team
CAEB Announcement
-Coalition of Concerned Medical Professionals
Tuesday 9AM-10AM Orientation
Potential Orientation dates TBA
