The Health Disparities Summer Internship is operated by Rush Center of Excellence on Disparities in HIV and Aging (CEDHA) with support from the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center (RADC). The program engages a select group of highly motivated high school and college students interested in health science careers to increase appreciation and exposure to health disparities research. This program is directed by Raj C. Shah, MD, a geriatrician, involved in leading community and professional education efforts of CEDHA and the RADC.
The program is designed to enable self-directed, experiential learning to develop skills such as health literacy, health communication, behavioral change, and research ethics to support progress in health disparities research. During the internship, each student will complete weekly journals about their personal experiences concerning issues of health disparities as they relate to the skills learned within the program. Students will also engage with community leaders and persons in underrepresented and underserved communities; as well as conduct and present their own individual research project which will be a piece of a larger group project focusing on health disparities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong interest in pursuing a career in the health sciences with a focus on health dispari-ties and research
All majors are encouraged to apply
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to establish priorities and work independently as well as collaboratively
Computer proficiency with Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Ability to work accurately and efficiently under pressure
Access to transportation
The program is designed to enable self-directed, experiential learning to develop skills such as health literacy, health communication, behavioral change, and research ethics to support progress in health disparities research. During the internship, each student will complete weekly journals about their personal experiences concerning issues of health disparities as they relate to the skills learned within the program. Students will also engage with community leaders and persons in underrepresented and underserved communities; as well as conduct and present their own individual research project which will be a piece of a larger group project focusing on health disparities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong interest in pursuing a career in the health sciences with a focus on health dispari-ties and research
All majors are encouraged to apply
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to establish priorities and work independently as well as collaboratively
Computer proficiency with Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Ability to work accurately and efficiently under pressure
Access to transportation
Celina Pavon
Email: Celina_Pavon@rush.edu
Phone: (312) 942-0005
600 S. Paulina St., Suite 1040
Chicago, IL 60612
LEARN MORE ABOUT CEDHA AND THE RADC BY VISITING:
CEDHA : www.CEDHA.rush.edu
RADC : www.rush.edu/services/Alzheime
ONLINE APPLICATION OPEN JANUARY 9 — MARCH 3:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/R
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