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, other areas of medicine or health care in general. Prior clinical or professional experience is not required.
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.
Below, you can find information regarding each program. Please note, absolutely all ancillary and supplemental aspects and components of all volunteer programs are subject to change prior to, up until, and even during the programs due to many outstanding factors. While we try our best to produce our volunteer programs as advertised, emergency medicine and healthcare are dynamic and we are required to pivot, although rarely. We can, however, always guarantee emergency medicine rotations.
Please enjoy our brief video on a day-in-the-life of an emergency department volunteer to learn about emergency medicine volunteering!
Year-Long Volunteer Programs
Diabetes Screening Program, September through August; 4 hours per week
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; 4–16 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; 4–16 hours per week
All of our programs are free to participate in.
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).
For all other emergency medicine volunteer programs, the following application materials are required:
- the completed online application form for volunteer programs.
- current resume
- 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
- For reading this item swipe next. two letters of recommendation, each sent by the recommender on letterhead, and containing a physical or electronic signature
- $10 application fee (for Project Healthcare only; fee increases to $15 effective January 1, 2027)
- 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 2025–26, program timelines are listed below.
Diabetes Screening Program
| TERM | PROGRAM DATES | LENGTH | APPLICATION WINDOW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year Long | September 1, 2025–August 31, 2026 | 52 weeks | N/A – all positions are filled |
Patient Advocacy Volunteer Program in Emergency Room Services
| TERM | PROGRAM DATES | LENGTH | APPLICATION WINDOW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | September 8–December 14, 2025 | 15 weeks | April 1–June 1, 2025 |
| Spring | January 19–May 3, 2026 | 15 weeks | September 1–November 1, 2025 |
Research Associate Internship
| TERM | PROGRAM DATES | LENGTH | APPLICATION WINDOW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | September 8–December 14, 2025 | 15 weeks | April 1–June 1, 2025 |
| Spring | January 19–May 3, 2026 | 15 weeks | September 1–November 1, 2025 |
| Summer | June 1–August 7, 2026 | 10 weeks | November 1, 2025–February 1, 2026 |
Project Healthcare at Bellevue Hospital
| TERM | PROGRAM DATES | LENGTH | APPLICATION WINDOW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | June 1–August 7, 2026 | 10 weeks | November 1, 2025–February 1, 2026 |
Project Healthcare at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn
| TERM | PROGRAM DATES | LENGTH | APPLICATION WINDOW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | June 8–August 7, 2026 | 9 weeks | November 1, 2025–February 1, 2026 |
Health Career Opportunity Program
| TERM | PROGRAM DATES | LENGTH | APPLICATION WINDOW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | July 13–August 8, 2026 | 8 weeks | October 1–December 22, 2025 |
Interviews
Interviews for all programs are virtual.
Housing, Compensation, and Scholarships
Although we are unable to provide financial aid or monetary reimbursement, we work closely with participants and their colleges or universities to help secure summer funding opportunities pre- and postaward. We cannot assist in researching or guiding students in securing funding, but we can complete necessary paperwork, documentation, or certification for applications before and after the award. Since policies, opportunities, and funding vary widely across institutions, we advise you to speak with your advisor or career office to determine if funding is available.
NYU Summer housing is typically available for the duration of our summer programs. For summer 2025, NYU housing will cost $505 per week for program participants. Housing costs vary summer-to-summer and are set by New York University. Please check back for 2026 housing rates. Housing is provided for a maximum of 10 to 13 weeks, depending on the program and personal preferences. Learn more about NYU Summer Housing.
You are not required to utilize NYU housing, and you may commute and/or apply to other housing options at various nearby universities and colleges.
Information Sessions
For Project Healthcare 2026, we are holding the following virtual information sessions:
Friday, November 14, 2025, at 1:00PM EST
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Friday, January 9, 2026, at 1:00PM EST
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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 at Bellevue Hospital: BellevuePavers@NYULangone.org
Patient Advocacy Volunteer Program in Emergency Room Services at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn: BrooklynPavers@NYULangone.org
Patient Advocacy Volunteer Program in Emergency Room Services at Tisch Hospital: TischPavers@NYUlangone.org
Research Associate Internship: SBIRT-OEND@NYULangone.org
Project Healthcare at Bellevue Hospital: 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. Please refrain from emailing other individuals in the Department of Emergency Medicine who are not associated with our outreach and volunteer programs.
Disclaimer: NYU Langone’s programs do not include preferences, quotas, or set asides, or otherwise exclude anyone based on race, sex, or other protected categories.