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Appendix E: Glide Year Volunteer Opportunities American Heart Association (650) 259-6700 This program encourages gifted students from all disciplines to consider careers in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular research. Students are assigned to laboratories in California, Nevada and Utah for ten weeks during the summer to work under the direction and supervision of experienced scientists. Applications must be requested by December 15, 2004. Junior/Senior status required and must be enrolled full-time.
American Red Cross National Headquarters (202) 737-8300 There are numerous positions available in the national office of the Red Cross. Positions include research, human resource, communications and AIDS education.
Arizona Heart Institute Foundation (602) 266-2200 Ext. 4619 The CSS program is a free, six-week summer program designed specifically for premed students who are interested in pursuing cardiovascular medicine. The didactic and clinical experiences gained through the program will provide students with a firm understanding of cardiovascular medicine and the medical field in general.
Cedars Sinai Hospital An independent college level volunteer program where you need to be sponsored by a physician who has hospital privileges. You can work in a clinical area or in a research area. The above numbers give you the contacts for each area. Ms. Aguilar has a packet of information she will send you, which you will need to fill out and fax back to her including a resume. Both the clinical and research side need you to be sponsored by a physician. The research areas can sometimes require more than 4-6 hour, for examples commitment of 10-12 hours. Some areas students have worked in include diabetes research and neurosurgery research. Nordene can refer you to some departments you can talk to and Elsa can refer you to research labs you can work with. Some areas others have worked in include emergency, cardiology, pediatrics, Imaging, and endocrinology. Department of Emergency Medicine/Research Associate Program The Research Associates (RA) Program provides students aspiring to a career in health care with on-line experience in the place where acute medical care begins, the Emergency Department. The RA is a functioning member of the ER research team, with specific measurable duties, and has a large volume of direct patient contact, including data collection during major resuscitations. The RA is graded on every shift by a faculty member of the Yale University School of Medicine, and receives an evaluation at the end of the summer based on those grades.
Planned Parenthood of Los Angeles (310) 395-0098 Undergraduate and Graduate interns to assist in adolescent self-esteem and pregnancy prevention programs in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Interns are paid an hourly stipend. Our programs are designed to reach 4 th-8 th grade students. These programs cover topics such as: pregnancy, prevention, sexually transmitted infection preventions, anatomy, puberty, assertiveness skills, social messages, etc. Interns must complete 40/hr. paid training in the sex education curriculum. Work average 10-12 hours per week. Must be available during school hours (7am-3pm) and must provide transportation. There is a special need for bilingual speakers and male role models- however ANYONE can apply.
Presbyterian Church-Volunteers in Mission The Program Agency The Volunteers In Mission program overseas focuses mainly upon education and health services. Volunteers work with partner churches or institutions of those churches overseas, with assistance in from VIM. The program is designed so that financial restraints do not deter volunteer service.
Roche Bioscience FAX (650) 852-1330 Roche Bioscience offers full-time internships from approximately mid-June through the end of August in areas such as: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Analytical Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology. $12.00/hr per 40-hour workweek. Open to university Juniors and Seniors. Prospective Interns must be US citizens or eligible to work in the US, and must be available to interview at our campus. Pre-employment health screens are required. Please end fax of resume, academic transcripts, references, and letter expressing interest and availability, and email address.
School of Veterinary Medicine (530) 752-1383 Veterinary Medicine Intern: This Five week Summer Enrichment Program is directed towards disadvantaged and low-income college students whoa re considering applying to the School of Veterinary Medicine. Students receive hands-on experience through participation of rounds at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Participants obtain experience in various departments including the small and large animal clinics, radiology, equine reproduction, small animal ICU and the animal resource service. In addition, students are instructed on how to master study skills and hear speakers from different fields. It usually runs mid-July through mid-August. Contact the office in late march to be placed on the mailing list for applications, sent out in April.
Summer Scholars Program at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System Spinal Cord Injury Service (650) 493-5000, x65496 A ten week research opportunity in a clinical setting. Six positions available with a $1,500 stipend. The Scholars are assigned to a medical staff researcher who has developed a project on which the scholar will work. The program strives to expose students to the clinical and research aspects involved with a career in medicine.
UCSF AIDS Health Project (415) 476-3890 University of California, San Francisco is a major research center in the search for new treatments and a cure for the HIV virus. AIDS Health Project focuses on prevention, education, counseling and mental health. Internship assignments are for one year and can start any time between July 1 and August 1, 1997. Remuneration consists of housing assistance, either provided at approved sites or as a $500.00 monthly payment to a landlord. Applications must be returned by March 1. Most openings occur in the Spring and Summer but applications can be sent at any time during the year. Along with the formal internship program, one can volunteer part-time at the center.
UCSF-Summer Undergraduate Research Training Programs The program goal is to work closely with well-qualified, outstanding undergraduates to increase their competitiveness for admission to prestigious graduate and professional research institutions, as well as increase student diversity in the UC graduate and professional school programs. Over the past fifteen years, the UCSF summer program has attracted applicants from diverse populations and backgrounds. All undergraduates attend weekly seminars/ workshops, submit abstracts and written reports, and present oral and poster presentations, committing to full –time participation on a research project. Research areas include: Biological Sciences – Biochemistry, Biomedical sciences, Cell Biology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Biophysics; Biopharmaceutical sciences/Pharmacy; Bioengineering; medical Informational sciences; Oral Biology/Dental; Clinical Psychology; Nursing; Medical Sociology; Medical Anthropology, and Physical Therapy. Juniors who are pursuing a PhD in health sciences are eligible for the program, and the $2300 stipend. Travel Support (airline ticket and local transportation pass provided) and Housing (furnished apartments provided in the urban area) are provided.
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