|
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
  |
|
Finding a Clinical Volunteer Position As you prepare for a career in the health professions, it is important to gain some experience working with patients in a clinical setting. This is extremely beneficial for your own professional development, so that you know for sure that you will enjoy working as doctor. Moreover, when medical schools review applications, they will look for indications that you are truly enthusiastic about medicine and have sought out opportunities to learn more about the field. Most volunteer positions require only a minimal time commitment—as little as 3 hours a week—so it should be possible for you to get involved while juggling a difficult academic course load.
Explore: Hospitals Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Philadelphia VA Medical Center. Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Children’s Crisis Treatment Center Focus First (vision screening) JeffHOPE Mazzoni Center (LGBT Health Center) MERT (Penn's Medical Emergency Response Team)
Penn American Red Cross Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania Wissahickon Hospice Other health-related opportunities Active Minds (peer mental health support & education) Penn DART (The Drug & Alcohol Resource Team) Philadelphia FIGHT (Comprehensive AIDS services) The Wellness Community (cancer support and education)
© Career Services, University of Pennsylvania. Not to be copied or distributed without permission.
|