What to Expect
Students will be exposed to various health care careers, and gain an understanding of the history and dynamics of the New York Asian American community, and of current health issues impacting the health status of Asian Americans in the United States. Interns will have the opportunity to create and implement a community health group project on a predetermined topic as well as attend seminars and workshops.
Stipend
Interns will receive a $1,000 stipend for the summer program. The Health Center will not be responsible for housing accommodation, food or travel expenses. If accepted applicants are not New York City residents, please contact your school for possible NYC housing opportunities available to interns.
Requirements
• Currently an
undergraduate student in their second, third, or fourth year of college
• Interested in health
care and the Asian American community
• Time commitment:
Monday– Friday, 9am–5pm, including some early mornings & weekends. Please
understand that due to the uncertainty of the ongoing pandemic, we will require
some flexibility.
• We cannot accommodate
international students or students who are studying temporarily in the United
States with the intention of returning home after completing their studies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How will Project
AHEAD 2021 be affected by Covid-19?
Due to the ongoing pandemic, we plan to take all necessary precautions.
While it is possible that next year’s program could follow a fully in-person
format, we are also planning for the possibility of operating a hybrid
curriculum that includes both in-person and remote activities. It’s also
possible that we will default to a strictly virtual program if need be. Please
understand that due to the uncertainty of the ongoing pandemic, we will require
some flexibility. What is the typical day like for a Project AHEAD intern?
Each day is different
depending on the availability of speakers and is driven by the interests of the
cohort. For example, the 2018 cohort wanted to learn more about social justice
reform, so the Project AHEAD Coordinator organized a panel workshop with guest
speakers from the community and the justice department, to speak and reflect on
what reform means to them.
8:45am – Get settled in before the guest speaker arrives
9:00am – Keynote speaker or Panelists from the Health Center, community partners, local government, or alumni discuss various topics including medical ethics, research methods training, developmental pediatrics, mental health, nutrition, hepatitis b, criminal justice reform, Asian Americans in politics, and public health careers.
11:00am – Break for lunch
12:00pm - Work on the community health project with the cohort
3:00pm - Team building exercises with the Project AHEAD coordinator
5:00pm – End of Day
I’m currently a college freshman and I’m interested in applying for Project AHEAD
Internship for 2020 summer. Am I eligible to apply?
Unfortunately, we currently limit the Project AHEAD internship for current sophomores, juniors, and seniors. This is done to keep the applicant pool from becoming too large as the program accommodates less than 10 interns. We do encourage you to apply next year when you are eligible.
Do you provide an opportunity to shadow a doctor or nurse at the Health Center?
Over the years, we
have gradually limited the number of shadowing opportunities in the program.
There are other hospitals and centers that do offer this specific experience in
the community that we encourage you to look into.
What have been the topics of past Community Health Projects on?
Addressing low health literacy
Immigrant and non-immigrant Asian teen smoking
Parent-teen communication on sexual health
Awareness of HIV/AIDS rapid testing
Survey of adolescent stress
Awareness of skin health
Adolescent awareness of diabetes
Balancing cholesterol intake for cardiovascular health
Awareness & prevention of osteoporosis
Education on glaucoma and eye health
Awareness of bullying in children and teens
Mental health, gender, and sexuality
Caregiver burnout
Are all workshops and activities mandatory?
Yes, attendance in all program activities is mandatory unless you are excused by the Project AHEAD Coordinator for reasons of illness or personal emergency. You should not schedule summer school, vacation, or other activities that might interfere with your Project AHEAD schedule.
Testimonials from Project AHEAD 2019 Cohort
“Project AHEAD provided me with a strong understanding of the different
health disparities that affect Asian American populations with a specific focus
on those in NYC. It was interesting to learn about these disparities given that
they are often not spoken about due to the model minority myth and lack of
disaggregated data on Asian Americans, points that were echoed throughout the
internship. Moving forward, I feel more confident in my ability to discuss
specific challenges and barriers to culturally appropriate healthcare facing
Asian American families, such as health literacy, insurance status, immigrant
status, and language and culture.”
“I liked learning more about the health disparities impacting the Asian
American community and becoming involved in taking steps to make those issues
more visible. I also really enjoyed learning about my fellow interns through
working on the community health project and doing things outside of work
together." “Project AHEAD is the only internship I know so far that is greatly
multidisciplinary, which I love—covering public health, Asian and Asian American
Studies, Economics, Politics, and so much more. This made Project AHEAD so
well-rounded, and helped me grow as a student, a person, and a member of the
Asian American community.”
More information
Please contact development@cbwchc.org or (212) 379-6988 with questions or for more information. |