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Volunteer Positions*
The Harkness Center for Dance Injuries offers many educational experiences for college students, new graduates, or individuals transitioning careers. The Center regularly accepts volunteers from many disciplines including exercise science, athletic training, kinesiology, pre-physical therapy, pre-medicine and arts administration.
In accordance with institutional guidelines, students must seek volunteer positions by application through the hospital's Volunteer office. Placement depends upon the student's academic background and type of volunteer experience sought.
Volunteer website: http://hjd.med.nyu.edu/about-us/how-you-can-help/volunteer
Physical Therapy Student Clinical Affiliation*
The Harkness Center for Dance Injuries offers the only full time, hospital-based dance affiliation program for physical therapy students in the country. The Harkness Center’s program is an advanced level program geared for physical therapy students completing their final clinical affiliation. Student placements are coordinated through NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases’ Physical Therapy Department. Placement is determined by application and includes review of curriculum vitae, academic transcripts and recommendations, dance experience and personal interview. Competition for affiliation opportunities is extremely high and spaces are limited. Applications must be recieved by February 15th to be considered for the subsequent academic year.
For more information, please contact Emily Sandow, PT, DPT at 212-598-6769, or E-mail emily.sandow@nyumc.org.
PT Clinical Affiliation Application
Athletic Training Student Clinical Affiliation*
The Harkness Center for Dance Injuries offers a full time, hospital-based dance affiliation program for athletic training students in their final academic year or as a post-graduate. Placement is determined by application and includes review of curriculum vitae, academic transcripts and recommendations, dance experience and personal interview. Competition for affiliation opportunities is extremely high and spaces are limited. Applications must be recieved by February 15th to be considered for the subsequent academic year.
For more information, please contact Megan Richardson, MS, ATC at 212-598-6536, or E-mail megan.richardson@nyumc.org
ATC Clinical Affiliation Application
*Written expression of interest in our educational programs does NOT guarantee placement. Eligibility for acceptance to our programs depends upon submission of application and selection by committee, after review of your curriculum vitae, telephone or in-person interview, rigorous review of your professional and personal references, and compatibility with program mission and schedule. All volunteer and educational affiliate programs at our facility are non-paying positions.
