NCDHR Summer Internship Program for Undergraduate Students

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http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/ncdhr/documents/NCDHRinternadvertisementandapp2011_001.pdf



NCDHR Summer Internship Program for Undergraduate Students
The National Center for Deaf Health Research (NCDHR) has two positions this summer (2011) for students currently enrolled in a degree program and who are interested in investigating and advancing Deaf Health. This flexible program can provide qualified, motivated students with work and research experience, as well as an opportunity to work on a bilingual campus (ASL/English) with Deaf and hearing research faculty, fellows and community partners.
This is a paid, full-time, summer internship program, with the expectation of 40 hours per week for a 6-10 week period commencing in June. Interns are expected to have their own lodging and reliable transportation.
Candidates should have the following attributes:
• A solid academic record (3.0 GPA or higher)
• A major or background in Health science, Social science, Deafness or American Sign Language
• Effective communication (in person / written)
• Creativity
• Attention to organization and details
• Effective task management skills
• Highly motivated
• Dependable
• Team player
• Some knowledge of ASL
Some examples of past intern projects:
Deaf Youth Sports Day – In 2008 and 2009, interns with NCDHR hosted a multi sport day, for fun (non-competitive), during which they took the opportunity to survey and educate participants about Deaf health.
NCDHR RAP (Rapid Assessment Program) – Interns participated on a bilingual / bicultural qualitative research team investigating the functioning and interactions of faculty / community and others at the NCDHR
Obesity video – Year out medical student intern, Heidi Thompson, worked with a student organization within the U of R School of Medicine and Dentistry to write, film and produce an educational video about BMI and obesity.
Deaf Weight Wise – NCDHR is currently adapting and testing an Obesity intervention program which will target Deaf adults aged 40-70. Previous interns have helped develop recruitment materials, reviewed curriculum and developed various materials to support this program.
How to apply: Fill out the following short application form, write a short essay and submit these, along with your transcript, to be considered for our internship program.
For more information, please send us an email at ncdhr@urmc.rochester.edu or call us at 866-901-0727 (VP / voice).


Application Deadline – March 1, 2011
National Center for Deaf Health Research
Summer Internship Program
PROGRAM APPLICATION
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name
Present Address
City State Zip Code
Address Expiration Date (if any)
Telephone Number ( )
E-mail
Permanent Address: □ check here if same as above
City State Zip Code
Telephone Number ( )
BACKGROUND
Date of Birth: Sex: □ Female □ Male
□ U.S. Citizen □ Permanent Resident (Registration Number )
Other □ (Please Explain)
Have you ever plead guilty or been convicted of a felony? □No □Yes.
If yes, please attach an explanation.
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Name
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Mailing Address
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Telephone Number ( )
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND and RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate Institution
Year of Graduation:
College Major:
Educational plan – Which degrees do you see yourself pursuing? (check all that apply):
□ AAS/AOS □ BS / BA □ Masters/Graduate □ Medicine □ Doctorate / Ph.D.
1) Please list at least three area(s) of research interest.
2) Please list area(s) of research experience.
3) Please provide a list of community involvement, extracurricular activities, honors and/or awards.
ESSAY
In addition to filling out this application form, please attach a typed, single spaced, one-page statement that describes your interest in and knowledge of Deaf health research, your past experiences in research and deafness, your plans for the future and how this internship will facilitate those plans.
TRANSCRIPT
Please attach an official copy of your transcript to this application, or have the transcript sent to us at the electronic, fax or mail address listed below.
REFERENCES
Please attach the Names and contact information (phone and email) for 3 academic or career references.
DIRECTIONS
To return this application and supporting documents (Essay and Transcript):
Electronically: Kim_Kelstone@urmc.rochester.edu
Mail: NCDHR, PO Box 278990, Rochester, NY 14642 attn: Summer Intern Program
Fax: Attn: NCDHR Summer Intern Program, 585-424-1469