Are you interested in being a part of the future of healthcare? Join other college students interested in pursuing a career in medicine for a summer of service in a hands-on, dynamic hospital setting. As a volunteer in the NYP Brooklyn Methodist Summer College Intensive Program (SCIP)<http://%20http:/www.nyp.org/brooklyn/volunteer-opportunities/volunteer-programs/summer-college-intensive-program> you can gain direct patient care experience and exposure to unique educational opportunities that will enrich your understanding of healthcare. Our Mission SCIP enables highly qualified college students to communicate directly with patients, offering support and assistance during their hospitalization. SCIP volunteers enhance the quality of care patients receive and become an integral part of the healthcare team. In addition, SCIP seeks to augment the education of future healthcare practitioners by immersing them in real world healthcare situations, and guiding them to become competent, compassionate healers. SCIP Activities As a SCIP participant, you will have: * Direct interactions with patients and professional staff * Weekly group discussions based on thoughtfully curated articles in public health and humanistic medicine and volunteers' written reflections * Lectures by leading healthcare practitioners * Networking opportunities with fellow SCIP participants * The opportunity for a more extensive experience, with additional shifts available in the Resident Evaluation Project<http://www.nyp.org/brooklyn/volunteer-opportunities/volunteer-programs/resident-evaluation-project> and other special projects Program Requirements * The program runs Monday through Thursday, from June 4, 2018 through August 2, 2018. Interested participants may extend their service through the month of August. * SCIP volunteers must commit to giving 16 hours of patient care service each week (with a minimum of 135 hours of service. Because this is a highly structured and scheduled program, students will not be granted any time off.) * All participants must be available to volunteer Mondays through Thursdays. * In addition, there are several other training sessions required for specific placements. Who Should Apply<https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=2144864871> We are looking for committed and well-rounded college juniors and seniors in pre-medical and nursing programs who are interested in giving service that will enrich both their current education and their professional future. Students graduating in May 2018 are also welcome to apply. Please only apply if you will have local accommodations. There is no parking offered and public transportation is the best option to travel here. Applications for Summer 2018 will be accepted January 8-January 31 The full program description can be found here: http://www.nyp.org/brooklyn/volunteer-opportunities/volunteer-programs/summer-college-intensive-program The application can be accessed here: https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=2144864871 Amanda Niazov, Associate Director Department of Educational and Volunteer Resources NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Email: [log in to unmask]<[log in to unmask]> To learn more about volunteering, visit us at http://www.nyp.org/brooklyn/volunteer-opportunities