IMG Volunteer/ Intern in Essen Healthcare and NYREACH

International Medical Graduate Volunteer/Intern in New York

This program/position is tailored for IMGs seeking US Clinical Experience (USCEs). This program does not provide a salary/stipend. We provide a visa invite letter but we do not sponsor any type of visas.

Responsibilities:

• Can commit a minimum of 8 weeks, Monday to Friday, 9 to 5 PM.
• Shadow/Observe and assist the providers in day to day task such as taking notes, assisting in history taking and physical examination
• Perform a variety of tasks to help around the clinic/office assigned by supervisors/providers
• Review journals and relevant patient cases
• Join meetings, presentations, and conferences
• Present an educational topic for the IMG community
• Participate in food drives and patient screenings in different locations in the Bronx
• Attend IMG events hosted by NYREACH
• Responsible to work throughout the various divisions in the New York City area
• Receive a certificate of completion for volunteer work and a letter of recommendation with Essen Healthcare and NYREACH letterhead based on performance.

There are 2 start dates monthly. Once accepted, you will be assigned a start date based on your availability/preference.

Available specialties to rotate are: Primary Care (IM or FM doctors), Pulmonology, Psychiatry, Sports Medicine, Pain Management, and Urgent Care.

Qualifications:

• Medical Diploma, Graduated from a foreign medical school
• USMLE Steps not required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in Spanish a plus but nor required
• Passion to help others and ensure patients are receiving proper care
• Willing to dedicate time to serve the underserved populations of New York
• Willing to commute in the Bronx and different assigned locations
• Team player with adequate clinical knowledge
• Must be comfortable with EMR navigation preferably e-Clinical works
• Computer savvy/ Excel, Adobe, Word, PowerPoint
• Vaccine certificates for Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, and COVID-19
• PPD test results within 2 years
• Must be able to stay in New York City and arrange own flights, accommodations, and expenses.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.