Friday, April 30, 2010

Summer & Fall Internship Opportunities: Volunteers in Medicine (VIM)

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences has partnered with
Volunteers in Medicine of Monroe County (VIM) to offer internship
opportunities for psychology and neuroscience majors.

As part of an internship with Volunteers in Medicine, you may greet
clients at the front desk, schedule appointments, help fill scripts
or stock shelves in the pharmacy, work as an interpreter (Spanish),
conduct eligibility interviews, or enter medical data.

Clinic hours and available shifts include M, T, W, Th, F; 8am to
noon; 1pm to 5 pm; M & Th; 5pm to 8 pm. For additional information
about VIM, you can visit the following website:
http://www.vimmonroecounty.org/

To apply for an internship: Submit a hard copy of your resume to
Linda Hoke-Sinex as soon as possible. Include a cover letter that
provides: a description of your current career goal(s), an
explanation of why you want to work with VIM, and a list relevant
coursework.

SUMMER 2010 INTERNSHIPS

If you are applying for a Summer 2010 internship, indicate this
clearly on your cover letter and describe exactly when you will be in
Bloomington during the summer months and when you will be gone.

Submit your application by Friday, May 7. Selected candidates will be
notified by Wednesday, May 12.

Internships with Volunteers in Medicine are unpaid, but students may
be able to earn 3 ASCS-Q 398 course credits by working a total of 150
hours over a 10-12 week period. ASCS-Q 398 is arranged through the
Career Development Center. We will provide guidance to students
selected for the internship on how to apply for the credits.


FALL 2010 INTERNSHIPS

If you are applying for a Fall 2010 internship, indicate this clearly
on your cover letter. Selected candidates will be notified by June 15.

Internships with Volunteers in Medicine are unpaid, but students may
be able to earn 3 credits under course number ASCS-Q 398 by working,
on average, 10 hours per week for 15 weeks. ASCS-Q 398 is arranged
through the Career Development Center. We will provide guidance to
students selected for the internship on how to apply for the credits.


If you have questions: Contact Dr. Hoke-Sinex (lsinex@indiana.edu) or
Dr. Cynthia Hoffman (hoffmanc@indiana.edu).

Submit your application to: Linda Hoke-Sinex
Office: A200D in the Psychology Building (or drop off your
application at the front office in the Psychology Building).

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