Here are two Volunteer Programs available to us:
1) This came through the Biochem classes' list-serve.
Collegiate Medical Volunteer Program at County Hospital Downtown
If you are interested in:
--pursing a career as a health professional
--gaining valuable experience in a major metropolitan hospital
--shadowing a team of physicians and residents
--rotating through 3 different departments in the course of one year
(Internal Medicine, OB-GYN, and Pediatrics)
Application/Information Sessions
Two information sessions held (choose one):
--Monday, 4-30-07 at 7 pm
--Tuesday, 5-1-07 at 7 pm
Where?
Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center
General Auditorium 1645
1200 N. State Street
Los Angeles, CA 90033
*Mandatory if accepted*
Orientation/Training on May 12, 2007, 8:30 am to 3 pm
Department Specific Training: TBA
All majors are welcome.
You must attend one of the two information sessions to apply. You must be a college student, 18+, and have a GPA of 3.0 or better. For more information, please call 323-226-6945.
2) Clinical Care Extender Volunteer Program
√ Interested in medicine or the health care field?
√ Looking for a way to give back to your community?
√ Want hands-on experience in hospital departments?
Join the hospital’s patient care team as a Clinical Care Extender intern:
Maternal Child Health- Rotate through Labor & Delivery, Pediatrics, the Mother Baby Care Unit & NICU
Emergency Medicine- Develop your skills in one of the busiest Emergency Rooms in Van Nuys.
Surgery- Observe different procedures in the Operating Room, Gastro-Intestinal Services, and Labor & Delivery
Take advantage of other opportunities as a Clinical Care Extender Intern:
♦ Pre-Nursing- Scholarships to nursing schools are available.
♦ Pre-Physical Therapy- Interact with Physical Therapists.
♦ Pre-Med- Take a free mini MCAT Prep Course by Berkeley Review, interact with MDs, etc.
♦ CCE Internships tailored to Pre-Physician’s Assistant, Pre-Allied Health, Hospital Administration, Public Health, and other healthcare fields are available
More information at:
http://copehealthsolutions.org/services/hwt/CCE%20Program/Hospitals/ValleyPres/register.html
Reservations are required for all Interviews. They will be held May 9th– June 30th. To sign up for an interview, please visit:
https://instant-scheduling.com/sch.php?kn=9543
and click on “2007C VPH CCE Interviews (1h).”
For additional information, contact:
Matt Landon at vphapdrt@copepartnershwt.org
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Immunizations:
Hepatitis B Series: Must have completed the series of three shots or be in the process of completing the series by the time you start the first shift.
MMR: Must have two by the time you start your first shift.
TB Test: Must have been taken within the last six months (if positive, must provide the results of a chest x-ray).
CPR: Must have American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification that covers adults, infants, and children.
You must be 18 years or older to participate.
You must be enrolled in, accepted to, or graduated from an accredited college or university.
You must have an active e-mail account (checked at least twice weekly).
You must be able to volunteer 4 hours per week.
If accepted, you must attend the 3-day mandatory training dates:
Saturday, July 28th
Sunday, July 29th
Sunday, August 5th
Additionally:
♦ Leadership Opportunities are available
♦ Clinical Care Extender’s who complete at least 240 hours and graduate from the program are eligible for a Letter of Recommendation!
