Clinical Assistant Program Nurse Extern - Pediatric ICU
May - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I loved working in the PICU because I was paired with a nurse preceptor for the summer and could ask her all of my questions as well as learn from everyone else on the floor. It was a glimpse into 12 hour shifts as a nurse, and was definitely a rewarding experience. I had a lot of hands on experience and worked on my basic nursing skills and building rapport with patients and their families.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Take every opportunity to do something new and learn as much as you can!
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Health informatics intern
May - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
The environment was great. MSK really takes care of their employees and there appeared to be a lot of potential for growth.
What I wish was different
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Research Assistant
May 2017 - January 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
The lab was very well equipped and my mentor showed me how to work very precisely. The people in the lab were all very friendly and insanely smart. My boss gave me a good deal of autonomy as well, so I enjoyed learning about the subject on my own and making suggestions for how to move the group forward.
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Inter
May - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I learned valuable teamwork skills that will help me in my future career!
What I wish was different
The commute was long but probably the most rewarding experience I have ever had, so it was worth it.
Advice
I believe that more people should look for expierences like this because this internship lines up with Jesuit values that expresses the importance or caring for others. This internship provided me with the insight to the workforce and has helped remind me of my passion for healthcare.
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Summer Support Session Assistant
May - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I enjoyed the opportunity to work in a hospital environment and learn more about the administrative side of Healthcare.
What I wish was different
Advice
Learn to network and communicate effectively, always be on time and ready to work.
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Radiologic Technologist
May 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
The environment and technologists that I worked with
What I wish was different
More difficult cases
Advice
Very informative, prepares you for future career, very intense.
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Graduate student
July 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Starting graduate school in the summer is great idea! You can get settled in and slowly adjust back to the flow of doing research without worrying about classes yet
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Research Intern
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I enjoyed the opportunity to interact with people who are currently working in the field that I am intersted in (translational research). I had the opportunity to speak with doctors and physician-scientists, which gave me a valuable perspective on the life of a professional with both an MD and PhD.
What I wish was different
I wish the program would have been able to provide housing for students traveling from far away. I had to find my own housing in New York City before I could even accept the offer of a research position.
Advice
Be independent and take advantage of everything that is around you. Don't miss out on enjoying NYC, and realize how many smart and well connected people are working in such a close proximity to the research center.
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Research Intern
June - July 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I liked the personal experience I had because I was able to work individually with one professional rather than multiple. I also liked what I was able to take from my experience which included the new topics and things I learned about.
What I wish was different
I wish I had a more challenging role where I did more than just shadowing.
Advice
Don't be afraid to speak up! Always express your questions, thoughts or concerns. Learn more!
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Cancer Research Intern
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I felt that I was very involved in ground breaking research that would leave a lasting effect on people's lives. I also got published in my first paper which was very exciting.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
Be a good listener. You can learn so much from listening to your mentor or your boss, some things you would have never known if you hadn't been paying attention.
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Summer Support Session Assistant
May - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
There was great structure to the program, a lot of other interns, and all the people at Sloan are amazing.
What I wish was different
The hours; I started at 7am each morning and ended at 315pm. I wish it was pushed back in the day a bit, but I think these hours are normal for hospital type settings.
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Student Researcher
July - September 2017 • New York City, NY
What I liked
The people at this location were extremely smart people and brainstorming ideas for research with them is extremely fun and stimulating.
What I wish was different
Honestly, nothing.
Advice
If you want to go to the medical field, especially physician-scientist field, I recommend talking/networking with as many people as you can. There are few places that are well integrated with physician scientists.
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Physician Office Assistant
May - August 2017 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I enjoyed getting to work in the hospital environment and gaining experience in the administrative side of healthcare.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been able to explore the clinical side of healthcare more during my time at MSK.
Advice
Take advantage of your time in the institution by shadowing in any fields you're interested in!
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Clinical Assistant Program (CAP)
May - August 2017 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Everything! I learned so much which only benefited me during the first semester of senior year. The exposure and experience was so unique. As we do get a ton of experience through our clinical rotations throughout the year, this really gave you the opportunity to spend a lot more time on a specific unit of interest, while learning about things you may have never learned throughout the year. MSK is also only oncology, something we do not have a specific clinical rotation for, so I gained a lot of new knowledge on this type of nursing.
What I wish was different
Nothing. It was an amazing experience, that I highly recommend!
Advice
My personal opinion is that getting an externship after your junior year is extremely important! Also try to apply and work somewhere that you could see yourself working after graduation. MSK has a very high return rate of the CAPs (Clinical Assistant Program). It is a very competitive program to be selected for, however, their goal is to train you (think of it as a 10 week interview) so that you will return after graduation. MSK also loves Villanova nurses and has a very large alumni network!
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Physician Office Assistant
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
The hands on experience and the friendly work environment that was all around me. Was able to learn more about what I want to do with my future by studying under people of all different medical occupations.
What I wish was different
More patient contact and interaction would have been a plus but I wouldn't have changed anything else. It was an amazing experience.
Advice
It is a great opportunity to meet and network with people of all different types of backgrounds. This will give you a chance to see what fields of study interest you and what you would like to do later on in life.
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Intern
July - August 2017 • Rockville Centre, NY
What I liked
I loved shadowing the Oncologists. It was really great clinical experience for 6 straight weeks and I loved the doctors I that I got to observe.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
Take a lot of notes! The information is so interesting and you don't want to lose what you gain through this internship.
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Lead Research Assistant
May 2017 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I love working at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center because it is closely aligned with the field I want to work in after graduation. It is also fulfilling to work in such a highly reputed cancer center. I also love my co-workers and supervisor and their lifestyles. Although they are indulged in the work and research they do, they still give a lot of time to their families and bring in their relatives and friends for events,conferences and talks. I love how everyone at MSK is treated as an equal and how so many different opportunities are available within the company apart from research.
What I wish was different
I don't think anything should be different personally.
Advice
I would advice interns to really build strong relationships with their supervisors and co-workers and along with that network within the company as much as possible.
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Session Assistant
May - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Everyone was extremely welcoming. It was a great learning expeience and opportunity to experience the Healthcare Administration field.
What I wish was different
None
Advice
Make sure you are always on time and pay close attention during training. Do not be afraid to ask coleagues when you are unsure of something. Use this opportunity to learn and make connections, both personal and professional.
