what to do in a year off?

[sbp26]

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what kind of programs are there that i can do for a year and it is not too late to apply to? if i apply soon for this coming august to next august. I want to do something fun and interesting but different that will make me stand out.. hmm I don't know about any more school! need a year to do something cool?

does anyone know of any internships or anyhing on public health, awareness, etc. ?? or have any ideas on anything??

 

[me.again]

what kind of programs are there that i can do for a year and it is not too late to apply to? if i apply soon for this coming august to next august. I want to do something fun and interesting but different that will make me stand out.. hmm I don't know about any more school! need a year to do something cool?

does anyone know of any internships or anyhing on public health, awareness, etc. ?? or have any ideas on anything??

THE NIH has a year-long internship.
www.training.nih.gov
It's not too late to apply

 

[jklasser17]

THE NIH has a year-long internship.
www.training.nih.gov
It's not too late to apply

i would highly recommend an internship at NIH

 

[sbp26]

i would highly recommend an internship at NIH

are they all lab positions or research positions? anything else?

 

[almondjoyMD]

So I have accepted the fact that I did not get into medical school this cycle, but I also would like to know what to do. I have heard that it is better to have clinical experience such as a NA or EMT. I have the grades/MCAT scores to be competitive; my only weakness is that I do not have a lot of clinical experience. However by the time I am fully trained to be an EMT, I will already have turned in my primaries and probably my secondaries. Is it still worth it?

 

[jklasser17]

are they all lab positions or research positions? anything else?

They actually have more than just lab and research positions. You can also see the adminstrative side of things or if you want more clinical experience you can work with the physicians at the hospital. The opportunities abound.

 

[peetey]

what kind of programs are there that i can do for a year and it is not too late to apply to? if i apply soon for this coming august to next august. I want to do something fun and interesting but different that will make me stand out.. hmm I don't know about any more school! need a year to do something cool?

does anyone know of any internships or anyhing on public health, awareness, etc. ?? or have any ideas on anything??

try taking phlebotomy training. It's only a about a 2 month training........and afterwards you'll not only be working in the hospital....but you'll get ALOT of patient bedside experience.

 

[boobah16]

I thought I would revive this thread in order to help out a friend who is looking to fill a CRTA (Cancer Research Training Award) Position in his lab. He is leaving this summer and asked me to help spread the word of the opening because there havent been many applicants. Its a year long position (perfect for taking a year off to apply!) at the main campus of NIH in the National Cancer Institute. And as a bit of incentive, CRTAs tend to make more $ than IRTAs do ...

Anyways, here is his email and contact information:

I am writing you on behalf of my mentor and laboratory head, Dr. Krishnendu Roy. Dr. Roy is Lab Head for the Laboratory of Clinical Trials Unit/ Developmental Therapeutics Program, a sub-sector of the National Cancer Institute (NIH, Bethesda MD). We are looking to fill the position that I will vacate upon my departure to graduate school.

Briefly, this laboratory conducts pure bench-top research. We deal with small molecule inhibitors of cancer. Our duty is characterize and elucidate the mechanism of inhibitory action of these new compounds.

This is a research position, not a laboratory technician position. The chosen candidate will continue current projects in addition to investigating new compounds and finding directions of their own in free time. Daily duties include tissue culture, western blotting, FACS analysis, development of resistant lines, as-well-as DNA, RNA, and protein analysis. This is an exciting opportunity and one that has rewarded me far more then I ever anticipated.

Please email me ([email protected]) urgently with your phone number, resume and best time for me to contact you if you are interested. We are looking to begin talking with a very select few candidates immediately.

-Ed

 

[63768]

how do you get into phlebotomy training? what is it exactly? i have a lot of hospitals in my area and think this would be a good opportunity and something helpful to do in the year off.

 

[deuist]

Yourmom25,

Every state is different about the licensing requirements. Call the human resources department or blood lab of a nearby hospital and ask them how to go about getting trained.