Medical Services Internship

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How to Apply Materials should include a cover letter explaining your interest in working for PHA, a resume, and 3-6 page writing sample. Please send application to: Rebekah McFee Medical Services Program Associate Pulmonary Hypertension Association 801 Roeder Road, Suite 400 - Silver Spring, MD 20910 Phone: 301-565-3004 x770 Email: Rebekah@PHAssociation.org Fax: 301-565-3994

Application Deadlines Fall Term Application Due Date: August 30 Internship Dates: 9/1-12/15 Winter Term Application Due Date: November 30 Internship Dates: 12/15 – 2/15 Spring Term Application Due Date: December 30 Internship Dates: 2/1 - 5/15 Summer Term Suggested Due Date: May 15 Internship Dates: 6/1 - 8/15 Interns are accepted on a rolling basis & our internship dates are flexible.

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The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) is a fast-growing association of patients, family members and medical professionals committed to maintaining the organization’s volunteer spirit and building opportunities for involvement and education. Pulmonary hypertension (PH), a life-threatening illness described as high blood pressure in the lungs, affects people of all ethnic backgrounds and ages, although most often afflicts young women in the prime of their lives.

PHA’s Medical Services internship offers students a structured experience working with PHA staff. Interns will assist the Associate Director of Medical Services and program associates in providing services to physicians, researchers, nurses and patients. This critical support will enable us to continue to provide vital services to the PH community.

Interns will:

• gain valuable experience in the field of non-profit health organization management
• assist with the development of online medical resources and other educational tools such as brochures and DVDs
• perform research on medical topics
• seek relevant information from researchers, physicians and other medical professionals who work with PHA
• assist with the development of communication materials for outreach to medical professionals and patients
• have the opportunity to identify projects and areas of individual interest and work both independently and in teams to achieve goals
• receive a small stipend and free parking
• work 25-40 hours/week (schedule is flexible)

You will be treated as a respected team member. Our office is a friendly and welcoming environment. If you would like to design a project that helps you meet your educational goals, we will work with you to achieve this.

Interns should:

• have an interest in healthcare issues and in working in a non-profit environment
• possess knowledge of internet and/or library resources for research
• be able to organize information and to document research for future reporting
• be able to organize, think creatively and strategically and multi-task
• possess strong oral and writing skills as well as an ability to work well with a team

Interns may also earn college credit. Our office is located in downtown Silver Spring, Md., and is Metro accessible.

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