Internships/Training - The Office of Minority Health

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	NHGRI Physician-Scientist Development Program The Physician Scientist Development Program is a mentored, pre-tenure track junior faculty position. The program lasts for three to five years, during which time the incumbent designs and implements an integrated, translational research program. The participant, with the assistance of the mentor, will design a translational research project that is of interest to the candidate and exploits the research strengths of the intramural NIH environment. The deadline to apply is October 31, 2009.
	The U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) Commissioned Corps Senior Commissioned Officer Student Training and Extern Program (SRCOSTEP) SRCOSTEP is designed to assist students financially during the final academic year of their qualifying degree in return for an agreement to work for the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) Commissioned Corps after graduation. The payback service obligation is equal to twice the time sponsored, i.e., an 18-month employment commitment for 9 months of financial support. A SRCOSTEP application must be postmarked by December 31 of the year before you begin your final year of school.
	The U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) Commissioned Corps Junior Commissioned Officer Student Training and Extern Program (JRCOSTEP) The JRCOSTEP allows students to gain valuable professional experience with the PHS early in their education. JRCOSTEP participants serve in assignments throughout the country during their official school breaks for periods from 31 to 120 days. Although opportunities can be offered throughout the year, most JRCOSTEP participants are hired for the summer months (June, July, August).
	Emerging Leaders The Emerging Leaders Program is a two year program that will allow you to explore diverse career fields, involving your educational background, within the Department of Health and Human Services, while providing you with the skills and experience needed for a career with the Federal Government. During the program you will have unique professional opportunities, including close interaction with various agency executives, as well as with public, private, non-profit, and advocacy organizations. If selected for the program, you will be hired at the GS-9 level. After 1 year in the program, you will be considered for a promotion to a GS-11. At the end of the program, graduates are advanced to a GS-12 level. Recruitment typically occurs annually from September-March.
	Presidential Management Fellows Program The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program is your passport to a unique and rewarding career experience with the Federal Government. It was established by the President through an Executive Order in 1977 to attract outstanding leaders from a variety of academic disciplines and career paths who have a clear interest in, and commitment to, excellence in the leadership and management of public policies and programs to Federal service. Deadline: Annual, October.
	Pre and Post Doctoral Training Program in Health of Older Minorities The Sealy Center on Aging at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, Texas has openings available for pre-doctoral and post-doctoral positions. Pre-doctoral fellows will earn a Ph.D. degree in Sociomedical Sciences or Health Services Research curricula in the Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health, the Institute for Medical Humanities, or other relevant doctoral programs at UTMB. Funded by a training grant from the National Institute on Aging, these positions are for research focusing on the health of older minorities, with a particular emphasis on older Hispanics. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
	NIH Research and Training Opportunities Search the National Institutes of Health’s site for a variety of research and training programs designed for a student and post graduates. Some of the opportunities include loan repayment programs, summer internships, post baccalaureate research, graduate education programs, post doctoral training, clinical and research training programs.