Emergency Medicine Volunteer Programs
The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Emergency Medicine is proud to offer longstanding volunteer programs to undergraduates, recent graduates (within one to two years of graduation date and program start date), post-baccalaureates, and master’s students who are interested in a career in emergency medicine or other area of medicine.
Our department hosts clinical and research programs that take place either during the academic year or during the summer. Students from all colleges and universities are welcome to apply.
Academic Year Volunteer Programs
Patient Advocacy Volunteer Program in Emergency Room Services
September through May; 8 hours per week
Research Associate Internship
September through May; 10 hours per week
Summer Volunteer Programs
Project Healthcare Summer Volunteer Program
June through August; 20 to 25 hours per week
Health Career Opportunity Program
June through August; 20 to 25 hours per week
Research Associate Internship
June through August; 18 hours per week
All of our programs are free to participate in, and we are especially interested in applicants who are underrepresented in medicine. The National Science Foundation has shown that individuals from certain racial and ethnic groups are underrepresented in health-related sciences on a national basis, including Black and African Americans, Hispanics and Latinos, American Indians and Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.
Some of our summer programs offer NYU-affiliated housing at select NYU dormitories.
Application Requirements
We invite applications from mature, committed, and motivated students who fully accept the demands of the program and are willing to participate enthusiastically in all aspects. We encourage applications from students with a strong interest in healthcare (such as aspiring doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, clinical psychologists and psychiatrists, and clinical social workers), as well as students who are uncertain about pursuing a career in healthcare. Students who have completed at least one year of undergraduate studies are eligible to apply to our summer programs (for example, freshmen can apply as they will be rising sophomores at the start of our summer programs). All students can apply to our academic year programs (including freshmen).
Learn more about the Health Career Opportunity Program application process.
For all other emergency medicine volunteer programs, the following application materials are required:
- the completed online application form for volunteer programs
- your current resume
- a recent professional photo
- an essay of 500 to 750 words in which you discuss why you are interested in joining the program, what you can contribute, and how participating will help you reach the career goals you listed on your application
- two letters of recommendation, each sent by the recommender on letterhead, and containing a physical or electronic signature
- a $10 application fee (for Project Healthcare only; fee increases to $15 effective January 1, 2023)
- if you cannot afford the application fee, please email the respective Project Healthcare program
The online application form will open according to the timeline for each program. For 2022–23, program timelines are listed below.
Patient Advocacy Volunteer Program in Emergency Room Services
| Term | Program Dates | Length | Application Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | September 5–December 19, 2022 | 15 weeks | April 1–June 2, 2022 |
| Spring | January 15–May 1, 2023 | 15 weeks | August 1–October 1, 2022 |
Research Associate Internship
| Term | Program Dates | Length | Application Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | September 5–December 19, 2022 | 15 weeks | April 1–June 2, 2022 |
| Spring | January 15–May 1, 2023 | 15 weeks | August 1–October 1, 2022 |
| Summer | June 5–August 11, 2023 | 10 weeks | November 1, 2022–February 1, 2023 |
Project Healthcare at Bellevue
| Term | Program Dates | Length | Application Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | June 5–August 11, 2023 | 10 weeks | November 1, 2022–February 1, 2023 |
Project Healthcare at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn
| Term | Program Dates | Length | Application Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | June 10–August 11, 2023 | 9 weeks | November 1, 2022–February 1, 2023 |
Health Career Opportunity Program
| Term | Program Dates | Length | Application Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | June 10–August 11, 2023 | 8 weeks | November 1–December 21, 2022 |
Interviews
Interviews for all programs are virtual.
Information Sessions
We will be holding virtual volunteer and outreach information sessions on the below dates. If you are unable to attend and have questions, please send an email to the respective program you are inquiring about.
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
6:00–7:00PM
Thursday, January 5, 2023
6:00–7:00PM
Contact Us
If you have questions about any of our programs or how to apply, please contact us at the following email addresses:
Patient Advocacy Volunteer Program in Emergency Room Services: bellevuepavers@nyulangone.org
Research Associate Internship: emresearchassociates@nyulangone.org
Project Healthcare at Bellevue: bellevueprojecthealthcare@nyulangone.org
Project Healthcare at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn: brooklynprojecthealthcare@nyulangone.org
Health Career Opportunity Program: hcop@nyulangone.org
If you still have questions and have already emailed the respective program to which you are applying or considering applying, you may email Kareem Mohamed, program coordinator for outreach and volunteer programs, at kareem.mohamed@nyulangone.org. Please refrain from emailing other individuals in the Department of Emergency Medicine who are not associated with our outreach and volunteer programs.
