IMG Volunteer/ Intern in Essen Healthcare and NYREACH

Overview

NYREACH is a non-profit community health organization serving all five boroughs of New York City, working to create equity in healthcare through education, research, and community programs.  As a high-performing community-based organization (CBO) within New York State's Social Care Network (SCN) under the Medicaid 1115 Waiver, NYREACH connects Medicaid members with housing, nutrition, transportation, and care navigation services.  NYREACH's mission is centered on helping to prevent disease and improve quality of life in underserved communities by partnering with healthcare and community organizations and drawing on research, education, and technology. Beyond care coordination, NYREACH runs food pantries and a medically tailored meals program through its vendor partnerships. Guided by values of health equity, community-first program design, innovation, and compassion, NYREACH is proud to build a more connected safety net for the New Yorkers it serves.

Job Summary

Position Title: International Medical Graduate Volunteer/ Intern in New York

Responsibilities

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.

 

• 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.