We hope you all are enjoying some (slightly) warmer weather as we get a little closer to Spring Break! As you study and prepare for any papers and exams in the next few weeks, take a minute to consider some upcoming events and jobs too!
Greene Center and Career Community Programs
2025-2026 Health Committee Letter Process is Open! | Due March 7 at Noon
Are you planning to apply to medical, dental, or veterinary school in the 2025-2026 cycle (for fall 2026 matriculation)? The Greene Center offers the Health Committee Letter (HCL) process for students as a way to prepare you for this upcoming cycle! This will serve as a mock application and interview that is similar to those you will encounter in your application process. Check out the Health Committee Letter page for more information.
This year, the cycle opened on January 21, so be sure to fill out the Health Professions Questionnaire (HPQ) by March 7 at noon. You will then be given instructions on how to schedule an HPQ Interview with a healthcare community advisor at the Greene Center.
URSMD MAPS Visit Day | Friday, March 28 from 11am to 3:30pm – Register by March 14
Join the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry for MAPS Visit Day on March 28 to learn more about the medical school admissions process, summer research opportunities, have lunch with current students, view simulation demonstrations, and tour the medical center! Register here by March 14 at 12pm.
UR PreDoc Program | Applications Open March 15
The UR PreDoc program provides a 2-year longitudinal experiences with the goal of promoting exposure to, and interest in clinical medicine for undergraduate students in Rochester who identify from backgrounds that have been historically minoritized in medicine. In this program, you will receive mentorship from local senior physician leaders at URMC as well as local medical students, gain access to scholarly and career development opportunities, gain shadowing and research experiences, and learn more about the medical field in general! This is a great opportunity for mentorship and career development, so check out the application information before it opens!
Alumni Connected and Featured Opportunities
Rochester Youth Year Fellowship | Rolling Applications, Final Deadline April 14 at 12am
Rochester Youth Year (RYY) is a yearlong AmeriCorps VISTA fellowship for recent college graduates. Fellows serve full-time with a community organization for a 365-day term, and they perform indirect, capacity-building service, working behind the scenes to support sustainable solutions to poverty. In addition to the hands-on experience they gain on the job, RYY members take advantage of monthly professional development opportunities to build their skills and learn about a wide range of community-oriented career paths. Fellows are eligible for AmeriCorps VISTA benefits including a living allowance stipend, a healthcare allowance, an end-of-service benefit, personal and sick leave, and more.
Applications from students who have graduated in the last five years are welcome. Accepted applicants will interview with all of host sites and will then be matched with the site that best fits their interests and talents for their year of service. Check out the link for more information!
Gap Year Position: AmeriCorps VISTA Community Health Project Coordinator | Rolling Applications
As a Community Health Project Coordinator VISTA, you will collaborate with a diverse group of community partners and regional VISTAs to impact community while developing professional skills. Build upon the work of prior VISTAs and create projects of your very own. Previous VISTAs have developed and implemented programs that address the social determinants of health in creative and effective ways. VISTAs have designed and launched a texting platform serving more than 500 folks in recovery, led public health awareness campaigns, started entrepreneurial hubs, launched youth empowerment programs, supervised undergraduate interns interested in health equity, painted murals, delivered 50,000 period products, and much more. Let your interests and passions drive projects for maximum impact on the community.
This position is located in Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Individuals are given a modest living stipend ($25K for this position), a $7,400 educational stipend or a $1,800 cash award upon completion of their service year, and modest rent support in addition to 1 meal per day in the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center cafeteria. The position begins August 11, 2025. For more information or to send your resume, please contact vista.svhealthcare@gmail.com.
Seasonal Public Health Inspector, Various locations around New York State | Applications Due June 1, 2025
Public Health Inspector positions are a great match for individuals who love the outdoors and have strong communication skills. They help keep our communities safe by inspecting campgrounds, pools, restaurants, and other locations to ensure they are following NYS Sanitary Code and environmental health regulations. If you enjoy the outdoors and traveling to scenic locations, have an interest in environmental health, and want to work with a variety of different organizations, check out these NYS Seasonal Public Health Inspector positions! They are located throughout NYS in various locations, so click the location for the application and for more information: Canton, Geneva, Glens Falls, Herkhimer, Hornell, Oneonta, Saranac Lake, Syracuse, Watertown,
Student Assistant, Various locations around New York State | Applications Due June 1, 2025
If you enjoy the outdoors and have a passion for the environment and public health, then you might enjoy being a Student Assistant with the NYS Department of Health’s Center for Environmental Health (CEH)! You will support the mission of CEH by performing a variety of environmental health functions, and may also perform environmental health inspection functions in the field for the purposes of ensuring compliance with the New York State Sanitary Code and environmental health regulations. They are located throughout NYS in various locations, so click the location for the application and for more information: Canton, Geneva, Glens Falls, Herkhimer, Hornell, Oneonta, Saranac Lake, Watertown.
Office Assistant, Various locations around New York State | Applications Due June 1, 2025
Office Assistant staff support the mission of Center of Environmental Health (CEH) by performing a variety of administrative functions during New York State’s summer season and beyond. Positions assist CEH district office environmental health staff by performing a variety of critical administrative support functions such as answering office telephones, triaging calls, sorting and distributing mail, filing documents, maintaining office file systems, and performing data entry. This role provides interested individuals with the ability to gain real world experience in the field of public health. This is a flexible position open to anyone who can type 30 words per minute with 96% accuracy. Check out each location to learn more and apply: Canton, Glens Falls, Middletown, Oneonta, Saranac Lake.
Upcoming Events
An Evening with Dr. Henry S. Friedman, MD ’73 | March 3 from 7-8pm, Virtual
We have Dr. Henry S. Friedman, a top neurosurgeon in the US and U of R alumni, presenting a Medallion workshop on March 3rd from 7-8pm! Dr. Friedman is an internationally renowned adult and pediatric neuro-oncologist who helps to lead The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University, and will be talking about his career path and leadership experiences while answering questions from student attendees. Register here on CCC!
Navigating Your Future Career with a Disability | Tuesday, March 4, 6-7:30pm in Feldman Ballroom
The Greene Center’s Students with Disabilities identity community is partnering with Active Minds and Eye to Eye to host an engaging panel and networking event focused on navigating the transition from college to your first job and strategies for professional success while living with a disability (both visible and invisible, including mental and physical health). Our panelists—Rebecca Block, Nicole Cavallaro, and Lena Wiedemann—will share their personal experiences of managing disabilities in the workplace and provide valuable insights, guidance, and advice. The discussion will cover a wide range of topics, including mental health, depression, addiction, student well-being, physical disability, neurodivergence, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Check out this page to register and for more information!
Career Clothing Pop-Up! | Wednesday, March 5, 12:30-2:30pm in Rettner Hall Atrium (1st Floor)
The Greene Center is excited to host a clothing pop-up event to help you dress for success! Come and explore our collection of career attire, generously donated by our network of supporters. We will have suits, dress pants, dress shirts, skirts, shoes, and accessories available. Choose an outfit for FREE! Check out the event and we look forward to seeing you there 🙂
Burnout in Pre-Med: Student-Led Workshop | Friday, March 7, 1:30-2:30pm in Havens Lounge
Check out this student-led workshop for a presentation on how to cope with the stress of being a pre-med student at the University of Rochester and managing some of the common stressors students might face. It will be on Friday, March 7 at 1:30 in Havens Lounge.
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To discuss these opportunities or more, schedule an appointment with a Greene Center advisor through Handshake.
Have a great week!
Alissa Roger, Career Advisor
Jonathan Bratt, Career Advisor
Alyssa Rodriguez, Career Advisor
Healthcare Community
