HPA Opportunity Database

AAMC's ongoing list of undergraduate student research opportunities hosted by universities and medical institutions throughout the United States. 

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Winnetka Athletico location is in need of several rehab aides due to most of our current aides heading back to college. 

The rehab aide position provides a very valuable experience for any pre-healthcare student. There is a significant amount of patient interaction which is what most of the aides love about their position. We currently have several Northwestern students working as aides and it is fun to cheer on the wildcats in support of our team! It is a paid, part time position.

Our hours are 7am-8pm M-Th, 7 am-6:30 pm friday so we have several shifts to fill those hours. The hours are very flexible. 

• Tracks: Pre-Med, Pre-Nursing, Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Physical Therapy, Other Pre-Health Track
• Position Type: Job
• Contact: Anyone who is interested can email  kathleen.christell@athletico.com or apply on our Athletico website and search rehab aide Winnetka!

The Clinical Administrative Assistant is responsible for welcoming and providing incredible customer
service to our patients, taking charge of extremely detailed and confidential administrative tasks,
and assisting the doctor with the multifaceted challenges of the healthcare industry.

• Tracks: Pre-Med, Pre-Nursing, Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Public Health, Other Pre-Health Track
• Position Type: Job

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As a volunteer-based clinic, we offer a unique educational experience that is also extremely rewarding 😊 Many of our volunteers come to us with little or no experience in their chosen role, but we take pride in our comprehensive training and support for entry-level volunteers.

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• Position Type: Volunteer

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Connections for the Homeless in Evanston is offering volunteer opportunities for undergraduate students interested in the health professions.

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• Position Type: Volunteer

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Casa de Esperanza seeks applicants for the Hands of Hope Service Year Program, a gap year opportunity for pre-med/pre-health students.  Casa de Esperanza provides residential foster care to children ages birth through six who are in crisis due to abuse, neglect or the effects of HIV. For a complete description, visit the Hands of Hope program website. 

• Tracks: Pre-Med, Pre-Nursing, Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Public Health
• Position Type: Paid Internship
• Contact: Darean Talmade dtalmadge@casahope.org 

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2024-2025 University of Illinois Chicago Urban Health Program The Ambassador Pre-Health Saturday Academy

Offers the following :
Mentoring Opportunities
Individual Professional Career Mapping
Standardized Test Preparation Courses
Access to Learning Resources and Health Professions Workshops
Community Based Experience and Volunteering Opportunities
Program designed for undergraduate and graduate students
Eligible participants will receive paid stipend

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• Position Type: Paid Internship
• Contact: hcpp@uic.edu

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The Kellogg School of Management provides paid opportunities for Northwestern students or community members to participate in various aspects of the research and teaching processes. If you are interested in submitting your application for upcoming research assistant or teaching assistant opportunities, please take the following survey. The information you provide in your application will be kept confidential within the Kellogg School of Management and will be subject to the Kellogg School's privacy policy. When or if an opportunity arises that matches your experience, we will notify you from our email RATAmatch@kellogg.northwestern.edu.

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• Position Type: Job

MedSchoolCoach, the nation’s leader in MCAT preparation, is actively seeking tutor candidates! We are looking for individuals who are bright, dynamic and engaging, preferably with teaching or tutoring experience (TA experience is great!). Candidates must have taken the MCAT within the past 3 years, and achieved a score of 130 or higher in at least two sections of the exam. Our pay is very competitive ($45.00 per hour, with opportunities for raises and bonuses) and scheduling is flexible. This is a fantastic job for students looking to earn some extra money while doing something rewarding and fun.

• Tracks: Pre-Med
• Position Type: Job
• Contact: If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at dawn.rose@medschoolcoach.com.

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Offers two recent college graduates planning on entering medical school the opportunity to gain experience in health care delivery in a developing country. Applications are accepted annually.

• Tracks: Pre-Med
• Location: Thomassique, Haiti
• Contact: fellows@medicalmissionaries.org

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A non-profit, non-religiously affiliated organization dedicated to providing health care to under-served communities worldwide regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation.

• Tracks: Pre-Med, Pre-Dental
• Location: Various
• Position Type: Volunteer
• Start: Opportunities available on an ongoing basis
• Contact: info@medicalmissionaries.org, (703)335-1800

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Medical Student Pride Alliance (MSPA) is seeking a pre-med intern to help continue work on the LGBTQ+ Equity Report Card. This project aims to assess equity and inclusion of LGBTQ+ students at various medical schools. This role will involve data collection, data analysis, and creating a summary report and requires a minimum commitment of 1 year. The ideal candidate is passionate about LGBTQ+ inclusion and representation in medicine and is comfortable working with remote teams. Please fill out the National Leadership Team Application if interested.

• Tracks: Pre-Med
• Position Type: Internship
• Contact: mspa@medpride.org

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The goal of our research group is to understand causes and advance novel, personalized
treatment approaches for fragile X syndrome and related neurodevelopmental disorders. Our
current laboratory and clinic-based research projects focus on human biomarker development
as well as increasing successful outcomes through clinical research and treatment in young
children, youth and adults impacted by fragile X and related disorders.

• Tracks: Pre-Med, Pre-Nursing, Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Public Health, Other Pre-Health Track
• Position Type: Job
• Contact: craig.erickson@cchmc.org

Northwestern research journal is dedicated to the publication of original undergraduate research in all disciplines, including the sciences and social sciences.

• Tracks: All
• Start: Taking submissions on an ongoing basis

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The Northwestern University Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Training Program (NU-MHRT), directed by Melissa A. Simon, MD, MPH, Director of the Center for Health Equity Transformation, provides health disparities research training experiences to minority and other underrepresented students and trainees at the undergraduate through postdoctoral levels in order to prepare and enhance the next generation of scientists committed to research for improving minority health and reducing health disparities.

Trainees can focus their research and skill development in any aspect of interest that advances health equity, including but not limited to basic, translational, clinical, and population science. Research theme areas can include women’s health, cancer, health care quality and patient-centered outcomes (PCOR), chronic diseases, global health, mental health, etc.

This full-time training program is available for the following trainee levels:

• Undergraduate (Juniors and seniors working towards a bachelor's degree)
• Post-baccalaureate (individuals with a bachelor’s degree; can include people with or working toward a master's degree)
• Predoctoral Scholars
• Postdoctoral Scholars

• Tracks: Pre-Med, Pre-Public Health, Other Pre-Health Track
• Start: Applications are accepted annually.
• Contact: Samantha Alonis: samantha.alonis@northwestern.edu 

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The Personality Across Development Lab is looking for research assistants for the 2023 Summer quarter. Dr. Tackett is researching personality development in various demographics as it pertains to externalizing disorders, self-regulation, personality disorders, leadership, entrepreneurship, and more. This opportunity would be great for those considering clinical work, medical school, graduate school, or Ph.D. research programs in the future. Please take a look at the flyer for more information on requirements and other lab details. If you're interested, please feel free to apply at our website with the link provided in the flyer by 5/26!

• Tracks: All
• Position Type: Volunteer

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The IRTA program provides opportunities for recent college graduates to spend a year engaged in biomedical research at the NIH. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. 

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• Location: Various U.S. cities
• Start: No fixed start date

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Research Assistant positions will be available at the Tisch Multiple Sclerosis Research Center of New York (Tisch MSRCNY) starting the summer of 2022. Tisch MSRCNY is an independent research center in New York City under the direction of Saud A. Sadiq, MD. The mission of Tisch MSRCNY is to find the cause and cure for multiple sclerosis through a multidisciplinary approach incorporating the fields of immunology, molecular biology, stem cell biology, neuroscience, and clinical translational research. The Tisch MSRCNY is closely affiliated with the International Multiple Sclerosis Management Practice, creating a unique environment designed to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery.

Open positions include (1) Laboratory Research Assistant and (2) Clinical Research Assistant. Ideal candidates for this educational opportunity are students who have recently completed their undergraduate education and seek a rewarding experience in a biomedical research program before attending graduate or medical school. Research Assistants work under the direct supervision of a principal investigator.

All research positions are full-time and in-person, not remote. Tisch MSRCNY follows strict COVID-19 protocols to ensure the safety of all staff. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. If interested, please send a cover letter, CV (must include your GPA), and the names of three references to researchjobs@tischms.org. Please specify “Research Assistant Application” in the e-mail.

• Tracks: Pre-Med, Pre-Nursing, Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Physical Therapy, Other Pre-Health Track
• Location: New York City
• Position Type: Job
• Start: Summer 2022
• Contact: researchjobs@tischms.org

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The central role of the Medical Scribe is to relieve the physician of clerical or secretarial duties; thus, allowing the physician to focus more directly on clinical care. The scribe observes the physician during patient encounters and performs documentation on the physician’s behalf. Under the direction of the physician, they enter information into the patient’s electronic or written chart. At the physician’s request, the scribe must be able to locate past medical records, prior lab/radiology results, or past visit histories for the physician to review. Additionally, within the EMR itself the scribe needs the ability to enter data into the chart on the physician’s behalf. All scribe-entered data is reviewed and authenticated by the physician. 

Qualifications:
-Must have a high school diploma or GED. Experience in the medical field is preferred
-Computer and typing skills are required 
-Familiarity with medical knowledge preferred 
-A responsible and mature individual with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Position type: Entry-level. Part-Time, typically 2-3 shifts per week. Full-time, 4-5 shifts per week. Average shift is between 8-12 hours. Hours will vary depending on location and specialty.
Visit the ScribeAmerica website to view open positions in your area. 

• Tracks: Pre-Med
• Location: Nationwide
• Position Type: Job
• Start: No fixed start date

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Somos Hermanos programs are designed to equip participants with the language skills and cultural competency they need to provide high quality professional services to Latinos. Students are not required to have previous Spanish language experience before participating. The 5-month program is broken into three phases that entail a mix of one-on-one language instruction, community based volunteering and cultural activities. The program is open to anyone post undergraduate degree in the U.S. or Canada entering the health care profession (i.e. medical, nursing, therapist, dental, pharmacy, physician assistant, public health, etc), entering the legal profession, social services, or education professions. For more information view the Somos Hermanos website. Applications are accepted annually. 

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• Location: Guatemala & Mexico

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The CARE Scholars Program is a year-long virtual program to train the next generation of leaders in Asian and Global Health in precision medicine techniques.  The program is anchored by a 9-week summer data science research immersion for vulnerable populations and provides Scholars with opportunity to work with Stanford faculty, to grow as researchers and leaders, and to publish their research (2 papers expected per team).   

Leveraging Stanford’s unique ecosystem, Stanford CARE Scholars receive intense mentoring around research methods, participate in over 50 seminars, learn to network, work with our Implementation Science Fellows, and learn to ask and answer critical questions in precision medicine.  This highly successful program is entering its 5^th year.

We are looking for exceptional students with diverse perspectives and a passion for health equity.

• Tracks: All
• Position Type: Internship
• Contact: Please contact our team with any questions at kmkim1@stanford.edu 

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Wake Forest University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina will host a summer research program to increase diversity in health-related research. The program focuses on research training in the cardiovascular sciences with medical school faculty. The curriculum includes biomedical laboratory research, a lecture series that features presentations by faculty and guest speakers, and a research symposium at which the students present their research findings. Undergraduate students with an interest in a career in biomedical research are encouraged to apply.

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• Position Type: Paid Internship

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Summer camp opportunity for an EMT certified student. Northwestern Tennis Camp, Evanston campus, part-time, flexible hours. $25-$30 per hour. Need an EMT on site in case of an emergency. Camp is for kids aged 5-18. 

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• Position Type: Job
• Contact: Contact Jennifer Lutgert if interested. 773-495-6608, or j-lutgert@northwestern.edu

The Northwestern Network Mentorship Program, managed by the Northwestern Alumni Association, matches Northwestern alumni with current undergraduates and other alumni to form mentoring relationships. Among the Northwestern alumni registered in the network are medical doctors and other healthcare professionals, and many of them are willing to have a mentee shadow them in their workplace. Sign-up is available year-round. 

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• Location: Various
• Start: No set start date
• Contact: mentor@northwestern.edu

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Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is revolutionizing the Veterinary Emergency experience. Our mission is to help people and their pets when they need it most. Emergency is our middle name. It’s all we do, so we do it best.

• Tracks: Pre-Veterinary
• Position Type: Job

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The Exercise and Health Lab at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is seeking highlymotivated
and detail-oriented undergraduate, post-baccalaureate or graduate students to assist with
several ongoing research projects. As an intern, students will have the opportunity to engage with research
study participants and learn about physical activity behavior change and cancer survivorship. The position
is ideal for students who excel at interpersonal communication, have an interest in health outcomes, and
would like the opportunity to interact with research study participants.

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• Position Type: Volunteer
• Contact: Email Dr. Siobhan Phillips (smphillips@northwestern.edu) Hannah Freeman
  (hannah.freeman@northwestern.edu) and Lilly Carden (lillian.carden@northwestern.edu ) with the
  following:
  • Cover letter expressing interest in the position, qualifications and availability
  • Resume/CV
  • Unofficial academic transcripts including GPA
  • Contact information for two references

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