Current Opportunities
Opportunities to enroll in various programs, internships, and scholarships are always passing through our office and we felt they would be better accessible if posted on our website! You can also find a comprehensive directory of numerous summer programs offered via the following link, courtesy of the Colleges of Arts & Sciences: Directory of Summer Internships
Global Health Education Programs Through CFHI
Child Family Health International (CFHI) is the leading nongovernmental organization (NGO) placing health science students on global health education programs in ways that are socially responsible and financially just. We model best global health education practices which demonstrate a priority commitment to community engagement and local integrity. CFHI is an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the ECOSOC of the United Nations.
Their programs are open to all students of the health sciences, and are located in countries such as Bolivia, South Africa, Medico, and India. Their opportunities provide:
- clinical programs every month
- 4-12 week replacements
- mentoring by local physicians
- Spanish language training
- Weekly medical lectures
- Volunteer opportunities
For more information and to apply online, visit Child Family Health International (CFHI)
China California Heart Watch
The China California Heart Watch, a non-for-profit charity whose mission includes medical research, teaching and clinical care in rural Yunnan Province, China is seeking students, particularly those interested in future careers in medicine, public health, or related fields to participate in one of several internships this year. This program allows students the opportunity for first-hand experience of medical problems - particularly cardiovascular problems - and care in the impoverished communities of Yunnan.
Each of the five internships is open to 10-15 students. Students are required to cover the cost of all travel expenses to/from and within China, including room and board. The program requests a tax-free donation of $2000 for each of the summer programs or $1500 for the December program.
The following are the dates for the five internship programs:
- June 2 - 23
- July 7 - 29
- August 4 - 26
- September 1 - 23
- December 14 - 30
For more information and to apply online, visit China California Heart Watch
Medical Assistant Job Opening
Requirements: Must be able to commit 30 hours/week for at least 2 years.
Medical Assistant Job Duties:
- Taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.
- Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential.
- Schedules appointments; verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
- Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
- Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
- Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Skills/Qualifications: Verbal Communication, Scheduling, Professionalism, Confidentiality, Bedside Manner, Medical Teamwork, Self-Motivated, Multi-tasking. Position has been held in the past by pre-med, pre-nursing, and pre-physician assistants.
Starting Date: ASAP
Salary: Based on skill level
If you’re interested, please fax your cover letter and resume to Medicine Pediatrics Associates at (808) 521-9406
Manoa Undergraduate Political Internships
Attention all Pre-Law students: UHM is currently offering a series of political internships that will provide you with substantial experience in law! Altogether, there are 10 Hawaii State Legislative Internships, 4 in the congress and 3 in the state executive offices.
Each internship also carries a stipend that covers 15 credits of in-state tuition and appropriate incidental costs of the internship.
The University of Hawaii at Manoa offers four types of political internships:
· Manoa Undergraduate Congressional Fellowship
· Hawai'i Governor's Office Executive Internship
· Hawai'i Lieutenant Governor's Office Executive Internship
· City and County of Honolulu Prosecutors Office Internship
· Hawai'i State Legislative Internship Application (Offered only in Spring Semester)
If you are interested in applying, or if you have any questions, please visit the Manoa Undergraduate Political Internships.
Note: All complete applications are due by April 8th for Fall 2012! Please submit your applications to the Office of Undergraduate Education QL Building 214. Applicants must be undergraduates in good standing at UHM.
Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC)
Summer research experience is available for undergraduates! Research is available for several science fields, including astronomy, biosciences, engineering, physics, and psychology, as well as general and special interest programs.
Check out their website for more information.
Also, if you're interested in research opportunities in Hawaii, the mainland, and even abroad, check out these opportunities!
Loyola 3-Year Joint JD/Tax LLM Program
Loyola Law School in Los Angeles is now offering the only fully-sequenced 3-year joint JD/LLM Program in the United States. The program offeres potential for LLM-level tax employment after three years, intensive practical training, enhanced job prospects.
For more information visit Loyola Joint Program or
Contact:
Professor Jennifer Kowal,
Director, Tax LLM program
jennifer.kowal @lls.edu
(213) 736-8349
Knewton Inc. (Test Prep Services)
Attention Pre-Law Students! Work as a Campus Representative and get a free LSAT course!
Duties: posting flyers, distributing promotional items to students, supplying test prep materials to the campus. Qualifications: 2-3 hrs/week, knowledgeable about campus' pre-law students, comfortable with internet and blogging, must have access to e-mail and internet on a daily basis.
Compensation: Cash bonuses, Free LSAT prep course by Knewton (a $690 value)
Please apply online by visiting clicking here.