* * * This program is for Duke students only * * *

Since its inception in 1978, more than 10,000 Duke students have participated in the Health Careers Exploration Program.

The Goal of HCEP

The goal of HCEP is to provide Duke undergraduates who are interested in health-related careers a chance to volunteer and contribute to the mission of Duke University Hospital.

Oustanding service to patients is very important. Students applying to this program must volunteer two hours every week for the entire academic year. Students will be evaluated during volunteering, so attendance and interest in your volunteer assigment are extremely important.

This is a selective program and only a certain number of students will be accepted into the program.

The HCEP Program

Volunteering in a hospital, in which the student becomes familiar with the life of a patient and learns valuable skills that are essential for any health care field, such as communication, critical thinking, teamwork, compassion, leadership, and increased knowledge of medicine and current issues in health care.

To build skills necessary for working in this field, patient exposure is gained through volunteering at Duke University Medical Center. This is also a great way for students to assess their comfort level working in a hospital environment with people who are unwell.

If you're thinking about a possible health-related career, this is an amazing opportunity. Application information may be found on the Health Careers Exploration Program Web site.

Application deadline is September 15, 2011.

Opportunities

Health Careers Exploration Volunteer: Service/Learning

Contact: Heidi Sullivan
Phone: 919-681-6088
E-mail: heidi.sullivan@duke.edu
Web site: Health Careers Exploration Program