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The Harkness Center for Dance Injuries offers many educational experiences for college students, new graduates, or individuals transitioning careers.
Volunteer Positions*
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PT Aid
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General Internship
The Harkness Center for Dance Injuries regularly accepts volunteers from many disciplines including exercise science, athletic training, kinesiology, pre-physical therapy, pre-medicine and arts administration. There are two positions as a volunteer: Physical Therapy Aid (PT Aid) and General Internships. Positions range from 6-12 weeks. Placement depends upon the student's academic background, type of volunteer experience sought, and availability. Volunteer positions have a rolling admission; however, requests must be sent at least 6 months prior to the preferred start date. For general information about becoming a volunteer at the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, please visit the Volunteer website: http://hjd.med.nyu.edu/about-us/how-you-can-help/volunteer. *General internship positions have been filled up to Spring 2014. There is still availability for PT Aid volunteer positions.
How to Apply
E-mail a formal letter of interest and a current curriculum vitae to harkness@nyumc.org .
For more information about becoming a Volunteer at the Harkness Center for Dance Injuries, please contact Leigh Heflin at 212-460-0153, or E-mail harkness@nyumc.org
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. Placement is determined by a review of the applicants current curriculum vitae, academic transcripts and recommendations, dance experience and personal interview. Competition for affiliation opportunities is extremely high and spaces are limited. Requests for an ATC Student Clinical Affiliation must be submitted at least 8 months prior to the start of the applicant’s senior year, and must include a formal letter of interest and a current curriculum vitae.
For more information, please contact Leigh Heflin at 212-460-0153, or E-mail harkness@nyumc.org
Professional Research Mentorship*
The professional research mentorship allows students or post-graduate professionals to gain experience in our state-of-the-art research facility. This mentorship position lasts 6 to 12 months. If a longer or shorter amount of time is requested, please note this in the initial inquiry and a decision will be made based upon complete review of the applicant’s experience and availability. This mentorship program may include experiences such as grant writing, HIPAA compliance, literature review, subject recruitment, data analysis and interpretation, and research writing and publication. Mentorship positions have a rolling admission. To apply please e-mail the completed Professional Research Mentorship Application to the harkness@nyumc.org.
For more information please contact Leigh Heflin at 212-460-0153 or E-mail harkness@nyumc.org
*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.
