Clinical Assistant Program Nurse Extern - Pediatric ICU
May - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I loved working in the PICU because I was paired with a nurse preceptor for the summer and could ask her all of my questions as well as learn from everyone else on the floor. It was a glimpse into 12 hour shifts as a nurse, and was definitely a rewarding experience. I had a lot of hands on experience and worked on my basic nursing skills and building rapport with patients and their families.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Take every opportunity to do something new and learn as much as you can!
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Nurse Intern
June - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
The in-services offered with the program, opportunity to explore interests and learn
What I wish was different
Advice
Take advantage of the opportunities you have to learn
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Care coordinator
May - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Variety of observations in the medical field.
What I wish was different
More time to establish a better work flow between coworkers.
Advice
Your independent work is very important so work quickly and efficiently
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clinical assistant
June - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
All the interns were extremely welcomed. They put us through workshops and seminars that I learned a lot from, experience that I could not get from school. This is the top cancer hospital in the nation and had the most advanced technology and an amazing work culture.
What I wish was different
There was not a lot of information given ahead of time. Usually events are notified less than a week before it happens.
Advice
Network with the other interns and develop a good relationship with your preceptors. This is an internship that is really dedicated to rehiring their interns.
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Research intern
May - August 2023 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I loved working with and helping people in need.
What I wish was different
Virtual opportunities for interns
Advice
To approximate people with kindness
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Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
July 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
the nurses are nice
What I wish was different
Advice
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Summer Intern
June - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
There were many researchers and clinical experts who you could speak to regarding any component of cancer research and gain knowledge on practices in the field. I learned about the many career paths I could take with a Ph.D., and the experience as a whole made my desire to pursue research even greater.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Administrative Assistant Intern
May - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Exposure to a highly functioning work environment and like-minded professionals.
What I wish was different
Slightly more work responsibility.
Advice
Take advantage of all exposure opportunities (shadowing, networking, etc.)
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Session Assistant
May - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Everyone was extremely welcoming. It was a great learning expeience and opportunity to experience the Healthcare Administration field.
What I wish was different
None
Advice
Make sure you are always on time and pay close attention during training. Do not be afraid to ask coleagues when you are unsure of something. Use this opportunity to learn and make connections, both personal and professional.
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Clinical Research Coordinator
December 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
The ongoing education about cancer and biology surrounding me.
What I wish was different
Nothing, the job is perfect.
Advice
I would definitely recommend networking. Networking is key and will open many doors for you. Never be afraid to ask questions. The worst someone could say is no.
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Lead Research Assistant
May 2017 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I love working at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center because it is closely aligned with the field I want to work in after graduation. It is also fulfilling to work in such a highly reputed cancer center. I also love my co-workers and supervisor and their lifestyles. Although they are indulged in the work and research they do, they still give a lot of time to their families and bring in their relatives and friends for events,conferences and talks. I love how everyone at MSK is treated as an equal and how so many different opportunities are available within the company apart from research.
What I wish was different
I don't think anything should be different personally.
Advice
I would advice interns to really build strong relationships with their supervisors and co-workers and along with that network within the company as much as possible.
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Intern
July - August 2017 • Rockville Centre, NY
What I liked
I loved shadowing the Oncologists. It was really great clinical experience for 6 straight weeks and I loved the doctors I that I got to observe.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
Take a lot of notes! The information is so interesting and you don't want to lose what you gain through this internship.
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Physician Office Assistant
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
The hands on experience and the friendly work environment that was all around me. Was able to learn more about what I want to do with my future by studying under people of all different medical occupations.
What I wish was different
More patient contact and interaction would have been a plus but I wouldn't have changed anything else. It was an amazing experience.
Advice
It is a great opportunity to meet and network with people of all different types of backgrounds. This will give you a chance to see what fields of study interest you and what you would like to do later on in life.
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Nurse Extern
May - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I worked with a wonderful team of nurses who were more than willing to answer any and all questions I had and they were really my favorite part of my externship
What I wish was different
I wish I got to shadow nurses on different floors
Advice
Apply as early as you can and prepare for behavioral type interview questions
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Clinical Assistant Program (CAP)
May - August 2017 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Everything! I learned so much which only benefited me during the first semester of senior year. The exposure and experience was so unique. As we do get a ton of experience through our clinical rotations throughout the year, this really gave you the opportunity to spend a lot more time on a specific unit of interest, while learning about things you may have never learned throughout the year. MSK is also only oncology, something we do not have a specific clinical rotation for, so I gained a lot of new knowledge on this type of nursing.
What I wish was different
Nothing. It was an amazing experience, that I highly recommend!
Advice
My personal opinion is that getting an externship after your junior year is extremely important! Also try to apply and work somewhere that you could see yourself working after graduation. MSK has a very high return rate of the CAPs (Clinical Assistant Program). It is a very competitive program to be selected for, however, their goal is to train you (think of it as a 10 week interview) so that you will return after graduation. MSK also loves Villanova nurses and has a very large alumni network!
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Student Intern
June - July 2019 • Hauppauge, NY
What I liked
I loved the learning/teaching environment Memorial Sloan Kettering Skin Cancer Center provided for me during my internship. The support staff, nurses, and doctors were all so nice and knowledgeable. They made time to answer my questions and provide insight about how medicine has impacted their day to day lives. They made sure to include me in their roles and provide a wonderful shadowing experience.
What I wish was different
I wish the program was a bit longer than 4 weeks so I could have gained even more experience!
Advice
Ask questions! Don't be afraid to ask about things you don't know and for reading materials about certain conditions. It's extremely interesting to discover things about the skin you had no idea about.
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Physician Office Assistant
May - August 2017 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I enjoyed getting to work in the hospital environment and gaining experience in the administrative side of healthcare.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been able to explore the clinical side of healthcare more during my time at MSK.
Advice
Take advantage of your time in the institution by shadowing in any fields you're interested in!
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Student Researcher
July - September 2017 • New York City, NY
What I liked
The people at this location were extremely smart people and brainstorming ideas for research with them is extremely fun and stimulating.
What I wish was different
Honestly, nothing.
Advice
If you want to go to the medical field, especially physician-scientist field, I recommend talking/networking with as many people as you can. There are few places that are well integrated with physician scientists.
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Information Systems Intern
June - August 2019 • Middletown Township, NJ
What I liked
The adjustability of all of the managers made me feel less like an intern and more like an employee. I had most of the freedoms that full time employees had, which made me feel more comfortable.
What I wish was different
I wish the organization had more work to offer me. Many times I found myself looking for work.
Advice
Be open and talk to all of your colleagues for a networking opportunity and a mean to find work and gain experience.
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Summer Support Session Assistant
May - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
There was great structure to the program, a lot of other interns, and all the people at Sloan are amazing.
What I wish was different
The hours; I started at 7am each morning and ended at 315pm. I wish it was pushed back in the day a bit, but I think these hours are normal for hospital type settings.
