Family Medicine & Community Health Intern - EPSIP job in Worcester at University of Massachusetts Medical School

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**IMPORTANT: Your application will not be considered without an essay**

Complete the online application and include a short essay either in the "resume" field (the resume and essay should be uploaded as one document) or uploaded as a cover letter on your profile. Essay topic is listed below (Please include within your essay, examples from personal experience, observation, research, and or scholarship. The essay should be succinct and be your original work. It should also reflect an excellent command of English grammar, style and syntax. Maximum length 200 words.):

Please write a short essay on ONE of these three topics:

What does it mean to you to be effective in an environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion?

In what ways has diversity, equity and inclusion shown up in your commitment to service at the national, regional, local, and/or institutional levels?

In what ways have you integrated diversity, equity and inclusion as part of your professional and personal development? And how have these engagements informed your approach to being a better scholar and professional?

This internship program will begin Monday June 5th and will end Friday, August 11th. The pay is $16/hour and the position is expected to be full-time over those 10 weeks. This will be a hybrid internship.

About Emerging Professionals Summer Internship Program (EPSIP) at UMass Chan Medical School

The Emerging Professionals Summer Internship Program (EPSIP) is a paid internship experience for talented college students. Individuals historically underrepresented in STEM, health science and medicine are strongly encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to students that identify from one of the following underrepresented groups in STEM, health science and medicine: Black/African Americans, Hispanic or Latinx, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and other Pacific Islanders, individuals with a disability or the first in their family to attend college, are also strongly encourage to apply.

Participants in the EPSIP program benefit from:

a 10-week, paid summer business internship at UMMS with an administrative focus
a unique opportunity to be guided and mentored for the world of business in academic medicine
professional development series of lectures, networking, mentoring, resume and job search preparation, and more

an opportunity to discover their passions and interests and discern which career path is best for you

Description/Background: We pioneer novel programs devoted to clinical care, medical education, research and health policy in Family Medicine and Community Health, with a special focus on the health of populations who are most at risk. We foster partnerships and collaboration, enhancing and spreading innovations that improve health.

The Community Health team (FMCH) is responsible for coordinating several community health educational activities. The Program Assistant Intern will provide support to the Community Health team by

Interviewing medical students and faculty to document work on community projects

Researching and updating the Community Health online resource materials
Preparing student database and materials for fall programming
Writing and designing promotional materials and documents

Responsibilities

Requirements:

College Junior or Senior

Creativity and writing skills a must

Must be highly organized and detail oriented

Ability to manage multiple projects

Clear and grammatically correct written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Minimum Word and Excel)

Proficient in use of social media accounts

Must be reliable and able to set consistent work hours

Preferred Requirements:

Background/interest in web design and learning to use Episerver
Background/interest in database design and learning to use Qualtrics
Interest in community engagement and public health
Demonstrated good presentation skills or interest in learning presentation skills

Family Medicine & Community Health Intern - EPSIP

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