Global Health Leaders is an international healthcare education and research firm focused on advancing accessible healthcare around the world. GHL internship and volunteer opportunities to provide essential medical services in developing countries with individuals in extreme poverty that have no access to healthcare services and conducts research to improve healthcare worldwide.
Join our medical research program in the Dominican Republic or Belize! The goal of this program is to introduce students to the concepts of, the lifecycle of, and the execution of an array of research topics and models. We're looking for motivated individuals to join us for 5 days working with local medical doctors in the country, on the ground for data collection and 15 weeks remote to work alongside an experienced advisor on a research project with the goal of publishing the results. You'll gain valuable research skills, work with a diverse team, and make a real difference in a community that needs it most.
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This is an unpaid internship located in the Dominican Republic or Belize. This internship requires travel to the country of internship, which is not covered. This program is 16-weeks long, 15- weeks online/remote and 1- week in the Dominican Republic.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (Travel Dates)
Fall Cohort 1: November 24, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Winter Cohort 1: December 15, 2024 - December 22, 2024
Winter Cohort 2: December 29, 2024 to January 5, 2025
Essential Responsibilities:
• HIPPA Training (included in program)
• Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects and taking vital signs
• Meet with various departments to fully understand the lifecycle of a research project
• Write literature reviews
• Conduct follow-up and testimonial interviews
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings
• Perform special projects as they become available
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Education Required: Current or prospective University Student
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Currently in a course of study related to research or healthcare.
Ability to maintain professionalism and professional standards. Must have a sense of urgency. Set priorities. Identify and resolve problems effectively and efficiently. Excellent communication and organizational skills for managing workflow and follow-up. Ability to demonstrate reliability and maintain confidentiality. Possess temperament and emotional intelligence for dealing with others professionally. Must have a “do-what-it-takes” attitude. Excellent speaking skills to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, physicians, industry professionals, and others in person or over the phone.
Background Checks: Background and criminal history check, reference checks
Ideal for public health, global health, healthcare research, biomedical, and healthcare administration students.