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RESEARCH - HP 490 COMPONENT
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We believe in the importance of involving students in research
early in their academic careers. Students will have opportunities
to work with their professors in research projects such as:
- Investigating how to reverse the effects of atherosclerosis,
the primary cause of heart disease and stroke;
- Investigating the epidemic of obesity and diabetes among American
youth;
- Studying the spread and control of the HIV virus in high-risk
populations;
- Researching gene-environment interactions in tobacco, alcohol
and drug addiction;
- Assessing stress and personality characteristics in relation
to health maintenance and illness prevention;
- Studying international health issues such as how economic and
environmental changes impact people's health and well-being.
INTERNSHIPS - HP 480 COMPONENT |
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All HP students have the opportunity to pursue internships for
academic credit and/or a stipend. These internship experiences often
lead to jobs after graduation. The goal of this course is to provide
students completing their field training an opportunity to integrate
and apply knowledge and skills acquired in their respective course
work to public health work settings. The field training experience
benefits the intellectual and practical capabilities of the students
while making valuable contributions to public health agencies participating
in the program.
Collegiate Medical Volunteer Program
Contact information:
Location: 1200 North State Street
Los Angeles, CA 90033
USC University Hospital Volunteer Opportunities
Description: All students who volunteer have the opportunity to
view surgical procedures on Fridays.
Contact information:
Martharuth Lefever
Director of Volunteer Services
323-442-8792
Location:
1500 San Pablo Street
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
Contact information:
Department of Volunteer Services
323-669-2371
Location:
4650 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Physician Assistant Helper Program
Description:Upper division college students volunteer to work with
physician assistants. The major responsibilities include: gathering
supplies for procedures, transporting patients, acting as an interpreter
if bilingual, helping P.A. position limbs for casting, and assisting
with other procedures as requested.
Eligibility:Upper division college students must complete 100 hours
of service to PA Helper Volunteer Program, must have completed two
years of college or be a USC student, submit two references, have
a sincere desire to become a Physician Assistant and have a permanent
residence.
Contact information:
Margie Dolinski
Director, Patient and Volunteers Services
LAC+USC Medical Center
1200 North State Street
Los Angeles, CA. 90033
Phone: (323) 226-6951
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