Internship Opportunity

 

One Year Full Time Orthopedic Hand Surgery Paid Internship Opportunity for Gap Year Students

 

A year spent working in a clinical setting before matriculating to medical school can give applicants valuable insight into the field of medicine. The Hand Center in Phoenix, AZ, offers a unique year long, full time (40 hours a week) paid internship to pre-medical students looking to gain experience and strengthen their medical school applications. This program has been in place for 20 years and has helped dozens of students in the past pursue careers in medicine. It involves working directly with two orthopedic hand surgeons to deliver care to a diverse group of patients from various parts of Arizona. 

 

This past year due to the pandemic, a significant portion of the patients have been seen via telemedicine using Zoom platform.  We anticipate over the course of 2021 a gradual return to our more typical activity, which includes the following:

~ You will be working directly with Dr. Mitchel and Carter Lipton, orthopedic hand surgeons.
~ You will help them directly with in-office surgeries, which include tendon repairs, setting fractures and exploring wounds.
~ You will evaluate patients and review them with the doctor.
~ You will help the hand therapist in the post-operative rehabilitation of patients.

~ You will have the opportunity to observe surgeries in the operating room (once bringing observers is allowed and appropriate in the operating room)
~ You will also act as a liaison between physician and the hospital staff, insurance companies and attorneys.
~ Over the course of the internship, you will not only improve your medical knowledge, but will also gain experience in dealing with injured patients.

* A significant portion of our patient population speaks Spanish as their primary language so some working knowledge of Spanish is desirable..

 

Please email: Mitchel Lipton, M.D. at handdok@aol.com with your resume. 

AT Technician Volunteer orientation

 

Do you like sports? Interested in a Sports Medicine career path? If the answer is “yes” to these questions then consider volunteering as an Athletic Training (AT) Technician with the Arizona Athletics’ C.A.T.S. Medical Services.

 

 Volunteers will work within the University of Arizona Athletics -Sports Medicine Department and will be introduced to the collegiate sports medicine atmosphere, observing our certified athletic trainers and employed athletic training technicians with the management, treatment and rehabilitation of our student-athletes.  Volunteers have the opportunity to work in two AT facilities- Kasser Sports Medicine Center in McKale and in Lowell-Stevens Athletic Training facility.  

 

Primary duties for volunteers are: athletic training room maintenance, assist in staff and students techs in injury treatment/management, assist employed athletic training technicians in practice set up/breakdown and occasional practice coverage.

  

At the end of the volunteer process, students may be invited to interview for a paid Athletic Training Technician position for the following semester.  Employment is based on application form, volunteer history and compatibility, knowledge of competencies and interview. Below is are the details regarding this year’s orientation.

 

NEED TO KNOW INFO – ATTENDANCE REQUIRED

 

Zoom Orientation Meeting

1.       Date: Thursday, February 4^th

2.       Time:  6:45 am

3.       Location:  Wherever you have good Wi-Fi.  Zoom invite below

Join Zoom Meeting

https://uahealth.zoom.us/j/86885111199?pwd=djkyRjBTNnVVcWx0L0tyTHkwalpxUT09

Meeting ID: 868 8511 1199

Passcode: 507253

1.       THIS IS THE ONLY ORIENTATION FOR THIS SEMESTER

 

Hours Sign-Up for LSFF

2.       Date: Friday, February 5^th

3.       Time: 6:45 am – 8:00 am

4.       Location: Lowell-Stevens Football Facility

1.       LSFF is located on north end of Arizona Stadium.  There are double doors at midpoint of building.  Upon arriving at these doors, please call (520)621-0820 and we will let you into the building.

2.       Bring:  Completed paperwork from attachments above: Volunteer Application, DCC Worksheet and Volunteer Code of Conduct

3.       We will do a quick tour and take a headshot of everyone. 

4.       THIS WILL BE YOUR ONLY OPPORTUNITY TO SIGN UP FOR HOURS FOR THIS SEMESTER

 

Hours  Sign-Up for McKale

1.       Date: Friday February 5^th

2.       How: Google Sheets – you will receive an email on THURSDAY EVENING with a link to sign up, and with instructions for accessing the McKale ATR. You will have until FRIDAY EVENING to sign up for your shift.

3.       SEND completed paperwork from attachments above to sbauer32@arizona.edu, and BRING a hard copy to your first volunteer shift

4.       THIS WILL BE YOUR ONLY OPPORTUNITY TO SIGN UP FOR HOURS FOR THIS SEMESTER

 

NICE TO KNOW INFO

Please note the following information regarding our program and process:

1.    As a department, it is required that each student volunteer in our clinics prior to consideration for employment.

2.    It is recommended that volunteers work approximately 4 hrs a week (or 40 hours total) within our facilities in order to fully understand the demands of this position.

3.    If applying for employment you will be required to complete job-related competencies that you will learn during your volunteer hours.

4.    Employment opportunities are based on needs of our department and will vary between semesters and facilities.

5.    Although we have physical therapists on staff, your hours are considered athletic training and are NOT applicable as physical therapy volunteer hours as we are the athletic training department.

 

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

 

BEAR DOWN and MASK UP!

 

Feel free to forward this email to other students who might be interested in this opportunity. 

 

Questions about the program or orientation should be directed to Sam Yeoman at sbauer32@email.arizona.edu

BIO5 INSPIRING WOMEN OF STEM

 

BIO5 INSPIRING WOMEN OF STEM Virtual Event February 2, 2021 5:30-7:00 PM Are you a woman STEM researcher? Do you have questions or concerns about being a woman in STEM? Would you like to learn from women who have distinguished themselves in the STEM field? An interactive panel of inspiring women from cross-disciplinary STEM fields will share their unique journeys. The panelists will be representative of different career stages to offer the broadest perspective possible. Following the panel discussion there will be a one-on-one networking session with panelists providing attendees with an opportunity to gain further insight. This event is open to local community members, high school students, and the UA community at large, and is designed to inspire women in their pursuit of a STEM education and/or career. https://bio5.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6e4e43b7b401ccef2b4683679&id=a8472c38c0&e=3b4a45705f