IMG Volunteer/ Intern in Essen Healthcare and NYREACH

Essen Medical Associates • New York, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

NYREACH is a nonprofit community health organization serving all five boroughs of New York City. It works to advance healthcare equity through education, research, and community programs, and connects Medicaid members with housing, nutrition, transportation, and care navigation services. NYREACH also supports food pantries and a medically tailored meals program through vendor partnerships.

This volunteer/intern program is tailored for international medical graduates seeking U.S. clinical experience. Participants receive no salary or stipend. The program provides a visa invitation letter but does not sponsor visas. Volunteers must commit to at least eight weeks, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participants are assigned a start date based on their availability and preference; there are two start dates each month.

Participants shadow, observe, and assist providers with day-to-day tasks, including note-taking and assisting with history-taking and physical examinations. They may rotate through Primary Care (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine), Pulmonology, Psychiatry, Sports Medicine, Pain Management, and Urgent Care. Participants work across various divisions and assigned locations in New York City, including the Bronx. A certificate of completion and a letter of recommendation on Essen Healthcare and NYREACH letterhead may be provided based on performance.

Requirements

• Medical diploma from a foreign medical school.
• Commit to a minimum of eight weeks, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Passion for helping others and ensuring patients receive proper care.
• Willingness to dedicate time to serving underserved populations in New York.
• Willingness to commute in the Bronx and to different assigned locations.
• Team player with adequate clinical knowledge.
• Comfort navigating an EMR; e-Clinical Works is preferred.
• Computer proficiency with Excel, Adobe, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Vaccine certificates for Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, and COVID-19.
• PPD test results from within the past two years.
• Must be able to stay in New York City and arrange own flights, accommodations, and expenses.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in Spanish; Spanish is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with e-Clinical Works is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shadow and observe providers and assist with day-to-day tasks, including taking notes and assisting with history-taking and physical examinations.
• Perform clinic or office tasks assigned by supervisors or providers.
• Review journals and relevant patient cases.
• Participate in meetings, presentations, and conferences.
• Present an educational topic for the IMG community.
• Participate in food drives and patient screenings at different locations in the Bronx.
• Attend IMG events hosted by NYREACH.
• Work across various divisions and assigned locations in the New York City area.

Benefits

• Certificate of completion for volunteer work.
• Letter of recommendation on Essen Healthcare and NYREACH letterhead based on performance.
• Visa invitation letter; the organization does not sponsor visas.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed