2015 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM INFORMATION PACKET AND APPLICATION

2015 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM INFORMATION PACKET AND APPLICATION

What is the Summer Internship Program? Bellevue Hospital Center Internship Overview and Fact Sheet The is an internship for college students (matriculated undergraduates) interested in a career in health care, public health or health administration. Students are assigned to members of senior management staff to gain firsthand experience of the operations and management issues the organization faces. Up to 12 students will be selected. What is the Purpose? To provide students with the opportunity to learn more about the major issues, skills, and responsibilities involved with health care management and hospital operations. The summer experience will enhance students knowledge and understanding of the field, putting them in a better position to pursue a career in health care. What are the dates? Internships are full-time (35 hours/ week) educational opportunities that last 11 continuous weeks from June through August. Candidates must be able to commit to this time frame. We are unable to accommodate summer school, extended vacationing, or studying for any standardized test for graduate or professional school during the internship. How is the student selected and assigned to a department? Applicants are evaluated based on academic excellence, interest in and commitment to a health care or health management career, communication skills as presented in the applicants personal statements, and references. We look for ambitious students who have a strong potential for success. Potential students are interviewed by a panel of HHC staff. Only applicants who are invited to interview will be contacted. Please do not contact Bellevue s Human Resources Department about the status of your application. A matching process follows based on the student s interest and the projects available. Applicants from ALL fields, including but not limited to Health Sciences, Public Health, Healthcare policy, Nursing, Administration/ Management, Community Health, Business, Political Science, Sociology, Biology, Biochemistry, Health Communications, Public Affairs, Anthropology, Social Work, Rehabilitation and Pre-medicine (with a strong interest in public health or administration) are welcome to apply. Who will work with the student? Preceptors are responsible for working with students on a daily basis and providing a work area. During the course of the internship, students will work on meaningful, real-world projects and develop professional skills that will strengthen their preparation and qualifications for health careers that are aligned with their interests. Students will be required to formally present their project at the end of the internship. What is the Program Eligibility Criteria? Applicants applying for this program must meet the following criteria for consideration: Classification for Fall 2015 must be a college sophomore, junior or senior or Spring 2015 graduate Must have an academic record of a 2.80 g.p.a. or better on a 4.0 scale Must show a sincere interest in and/or commitment to a career in health care Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A. 2

Internship Overview and Fact Sheet Is this a paid internship? Yes. Summer interns will be paid an hourly wage based on the number of completed college credits, as set forth by the New York City Office of Labor Relations. Are relatives of HHC/ Bellevue employees eligible? Yes. Students who meet the basic criteria are eligible to apply. Only first-time participants will be considered for the program. Application Instructions: Students must complete the attached application by typing or printing legibly. If you need more space, please use additional sheets and identify each answer using the corresponding letters on the application. A resume or curriculum vitae is not an acceptable alternative to a complete application. Please refer to the enclosed checklist to ensure that your application is complete. Submit your application to: BHC Human Resources, Room A-120 Bellevue Hospital Center 462 First Ave New York, NY 10016 All applications must be postmarked by March 13, 2015 or hand delivered to Bellevue Hospital Human Resources Department, room A-120 by Friday, March 13, 2015 5:00pm. 3

I. PERSONAL INFORMATION Bellevue Hospital Center APPLICATION LAST NAME: FIRST NAME: MIDDLE NAME: Present Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone #: Permanent/ Parent s Address: Alternate Phone #: Email: City: State: Zip Code: Mailing Address: Present Permanent/ Parents Other (please enter information below) Are you lawfully permitted to work in the United States of America? Are you related to any employee of Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC)? Yes No If yes, please list: Name: Title: Facility: Name: Title: Facility: Name: Title: Facility: 4

APPLICATION II. ACADEMIC INFORMATION In addition to completing the information below, you are required to submit proof of enrollment in your undergraduate school program (official letter from the school s registrar indicating enrollment status) as well as all official transcripts from all schools attended. I am classified as a (please check one): Full-time undergraduate student Part-time undergraduate student number of hours Undergraduate Information: Name of Academic Institution: City: State: Zip Code: Major: Grade Point Average (cumulative): Date of Graduation: Dates of Attendance FROM: TO: Term Dates: Classes END for Spring 2015: Classes BEGIN for Fall 2015: III. IV. TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING REQUIREMENTS Selected applicants will be assigned to work at Bellevue Hospital Center in New York, NY. Transportation and Housing subsidies are not provided. Do you have reliable transportation to make it to and from work? Yes No Will you have housing accommodations in the NY metropolitan area? Yes No PERSONAL STATEMENT On a separate sheet of paper, please prepare a personal statement, maximum 750 words, stating the following: Interest in health care/ health care operations/ Public health Career goals Three major objectives for your internship V. RESUME Attach a copy of your current resume. 5

APPLICATION VI. RECOMMENDATIONS Choose at least two (2) people as references who are knowledgeable about your abilities and performance. Select at least one faculty member, one supervisor, or one volunteer community service supervisor. Recommendations are not limited to these individuals. Personal recommendations from family members or friends will not be accepted. Print your name on the reference form included in this application packet and send one to each of your references. The reference forms may be copied. To ensure prompt processing of your application, please follow up with your references to be certain they return the completed forms to you before the application deadline. ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS! I certify that the information given herein is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize verification of all information in this application as it relates to the selection process. Signature Date _ HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT BELLEVUE HOSPITAL S SUMMER COLLEGE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM? Friend Employee of HHC/ Bellevue Other Parent Website 6

RECOMMENDATION FORM REFERENCE #1 Your name has been given as a reference for the applicant whose name appears on this form. Your comments are confidential will be reviewed by the Summer Internship Selection Committee. Please return the recommendation form in a sealed envelope to the applicant who requested it from you. Student applications must be postmarked by Friday, March 13, 2015, to be considered. Thank you for your efforts on behalf of this applicant. Bellevue Hospital Center (BHC) is the oldest public hospital in the nation. The BHC summer internship program provides college students who have an interest in health care or public health the opportunity to learn about the major issues, skills, and responsibilities involved in the day-to-day management of health care facilities and to work on real life projects. The Selection Committee is interested in learning about this applicant s: Interest in and commitment to health care or public health Ability to be successful in a professional working environment, and Past success, whether at school, in the work place, or in the community. APPLICANT S NAME: EVALUATOR S NAME: EVALUATOR S TITLE: SCHOOL/ AGENCY: STREET: CITY: STATE: PHONE: SIGNATURE: EMAIL: DATE: RATING SCALE CATEGORIES SUPERIOR ABOVE AVERAGE AVERAGE POOR N/A Leadership skills Critical Thinking Ability Motivation Oral Expression Empathy and Ability to work with Others Self-confidence Maturity Reliability and Responsibility Breadth of intellectual interest 7

RECOMMENDATION FORM REFERENCE #1 CONTINUED Please print or type. 1. How well and in what capacity do you know the applicant? 2. Please give an overall recommendation of the student for the Bellevue Summer Internship Program. Highest recommendation Strongly Recommend Recommend as Satisfactory Not Suitable at this time Not Recommended Insufficient Evidence to Evaluate 3. If you would like to share additional comments, please use the space provided below. 8

RECOMMENDATION FORM REFERENCE #2 Your name has been given as a reference for the applicant whose name appears on this form. Your comments are confidential will be reviewed by the Summer Internship Selection Committee. Please return the recommendation form in a sealed envelope to the applicant who requested it from you. Student applications must be postmarked by Friday, March 13, 2015, to be considered. Thank you for your efforts on behalf of this applicant. Bellevue Hospital Center (BHC) is the oldest public hospital in the nation. The BHC summer internship program provides college students who have an interest in health care or public health the opportunity to learn about the major issues, skills, and responsibilities involved in the day-to-day management of health care facilities and to work on real life projects. The Selection Committee is interested in learning about this applicant s: Interest in and commitment to health care or public health Ability to be successful in a professional working environment, and Past success, whether at school, in the work place, or in the community. APPLICANT S NAME: EVALUATOR S NAME: EVALUATOR S TITLE: SCHOOL/ AGENCY: STREET: CITY: STATE: PHONE: SIGNATURE: EMAIL: DATE: RATING SCALE CATEGORIES SUPERIOR ABOVE AVERAGE AVERAGE POOR N/A Leadership skills Critical Thinking Ability Motivation Oral Expression Empathy and Ability to work with Others Self-confidence Maturity Reliability and Responsibility Breadth of intellectual interest 9

RECOMMENDATION FORM REFERENCE #2 CONTINUED Please print or type. 4. How well and in what capacity do you know the applicant? 5. Please give an overall recommendation of the student for the Bellevue Summer Internship Program. Highest recommendation Strongly Recommend Recommend as Satisfactory Not Suitable at this time Not Recommended Insufficient Evidence to Evaluate If you would like to share additional comments, please use the space provided below. 10

APPLICATION CHECKLIST Application Personal Statement (no more than 750 words) Resume Official Transcript (from all colleges and universities attended) Proof of school enrollment (from school s registrar) At least TWO Recommendations Submit your application to: BHC Human Resources, Room A-120 Bellevue Hospital Center 462 First Ave New York, NY 10016 All applications must be postmarked by March 13, 2015 or hand delivered to Bellevue Hospital Human Resources Department, room A-120 by Friday, March 13, 2015 5:00pm. Due to the volume of applications received, general inquiries and application status inquiries will not be answered. If you are selected to participate in the Bellevue Summer Internship Process, you will be contacted directly, primarily via email. 11