International Medical Graduate/ Volunteer/ Intern

Overview

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Job Summary

Position Title: International Medical Graduate/ Volunteer/ Intern in New York

Responsibilities

This program/position is tailored for IMGs seeking US Clinical Experience (USCEs). This program does not provide a salary/stipend. We provide a visa invite letter but we do not sponsor any type of visas.

• Can commit a minimum of 8 weeks, Monday to Friday, 9 to 5 PM. 
• Shadow/Observe and assist the providers in day to day task such as taking notes, assisting in history taking and physical examination
• Perform a variety of tasks to help around the clinic/office assigned by supervisors/providers
• Review journals and relevant patient cases
• Join meetings, presentations, and conferences
• Present an educational topic for the IMG community 
• Participate in food drives and patient screenings in different locations in the Bronx
• Attend IMG events hosted by NYREACH
• Responsible to work throughout the various divisions in the New York City area
• Receive a certificate of completion for volunteer work and a letter of recommendation with Essen Healthcare and NYREACH letterhead based on performance. 

There are 2 start dates monthly. Once accepted, you will be assigned a start date based on your availability/preference.

For available specialties, please refer to the image below. Other specialties might be available, just email us at volunteers@nyreach.org to inquire.

Qualifications

• Medical Diploma, Graduated from a foreign medical school 
• USMLE Steps not required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Passion to help others and ensure patients are receiving proper care
• Willing to dedicate time to serve the underserved populations of New York
• Willing to commute in the Bronx and different assigned locationsm
• Team player with adequate clinical knowledge
• Must be comfortable with EMR navigation preferably e-Clinical works
• Computer savvy/ Excel, Adobe, Word, PowerPoint
• Vaccine certificates for Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, and COVID-19
• PPD test results within 2 years
• Must be able to stay in New York city and arrange own flights, accommodations, and expenses.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.