Friday, December 1, 2017

Summer Opportunity: Project AHEAD Internship




Project AHEAD Internship
Project Asian Health Education and Development (AHEAD) is a 9-week summer 
internship program designed to give training and experience to college students 
who have an interest in pursuing a career in healthcare. Project AHEAD 2018 
will take place Monday, June 18, 2018 through Friday, August 17, 2018,
and will be located in lower Manhattan.

Students will be exposed to various healthcare careers, and gain an understanding 
of the history and dynamics of the New York Asian American community, 
and of current health issues impacting the health status of 
Asian Americans in the United States. Interns will have the opportunity 
to create and implement a community health project and attend seminars and workshops.

Interns will receive a $1,000 stipend for the summer program. 
The Health Center will not be responsible for housing accommodation, food or travel expenses. 
If accepted applicants are not New York City residents, 
please contact your school for possible NYC housing opportunities available to interns.

Program requirements include currently an undergraduate student
 in second, third or final year of college at time of application, 
interest in healthcare and the Asian American community, 
and committed to working full-time, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., 
including some early mornings and weekends. 
We cannot accommodate international students 
or students who are studying temporarily in the United States.

Applications are only accepted online, and include an 
online application, personal statement and letter of recommendation. 
Complete applications must be submitted no later than February 15, 2018
Late applications will not be accepted. 
Academic transcripts and resumes are not required and will not be accepted.
 Applicants may be contacted for an interview for more information. 
These interviews will take place between February 20 and 24, 2018.

Apply Here!
Please contact Melissa Bai at mbai@cbwchc.org with 
questions or for more information.

Public Health Event: Public Health Internship Panel at Columbia this Sunday 12/3

Are you curious about the field of Public Health? Don’t know where to start looking for jobs or internships?
Come join Columbia Public Health Club this Sunday December 3rd at 7:30pm in Mathematics 203 for a student panel to hear about real experience in the world of Public Health. We will have representatives from the public, non-profit, and private sector, including: The New York Department of Health, Northwell Health, IMG Quintiles and more! Panelists will cover topics from resume building and networking to the value of the internship and how it helped them define their career path. 

Attendees will receive a copy of the CPCH Internship Masterlist which contains information on a wide range of internships and funding opportunities for undergraduates!

Check out the Facebook event for more information about our panelists. 


Thursday, November 30, 2017

Announcement: Cycle 2018 Applicants: Tomorrow 12/1 Committee Letter Part II- CL Portfolio Opens

Cycle 2018 Applicants,


Committee Letter Part II- CL Portfolio opens tomorrow Friday December 1st, 2017


To begin Part II, please visit AdviseStream. Under the Apply widget, navigate to your Committee Letter Planner

First time applicants: Committee Letter Part II- CL Portfolio is DUE January 31st, 2018.

Re-applicants (Those who have selected Option 4 on the Applicant Status page in AdviseStream)Committee Letter Parts I and II are DUE March 1st, 2018. 

We are hosting a Prep for Part II Session on Monday, December 4th at 5pm in Diana 504. Please RSVP through AdviseStream. This is not a required event for applicants.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us at prehealthadvising@barnard.edu.

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Event: SRI Open House Next Week

SRI (summer research institute) is a 10-week program for Barnard students who want to conduct scientific research during the summer. You can work with faculty at Barnard or elsewhere in the city. 

The SRI will provide a common experience for all students. It will also provide you the option of living in Barnard’s subsidized summer housing. Your research experience will be supplemented with academic and skill-building experiences, lectures, social events and a capstone poster event at the summer’s end.

Open House
Friday, December 8th 12-1pm James Room