This Week in the Healthcare Community | April 17, 2025

With the semester starting to wind down, we know many of you have coursework, exams, and graduation on your mind – but if you’re still looking for your next opportunity after graduation, for this summer, or even next semester, check out some of the options below!

Greene Center and Career Community Programs

2025 Bond Family Foundation Student Scholars Program | Contact the Greene Center!

Are you interning in Rochester this summer? You may be eligible for a $3,000 stipend! If you have secured a paid internship with a for-profit organization in the Rochester, NY area this summer, you may qualify for the 2025 Bond Family Foundation Student Scholars Program. The program, funded by the Bond Family Foundation, supports students gaining professional experience with local businesses while strengthening connections to the Rochester community.

Check out the link above to see some positions still available – and please email Alyssa Rodriguez, Alissa Roger, or Jonathan Bratt to let us know about your internship so we can determine your eligibility!

Career Clothing Pop-Up Shop – Spring Clean Out Edition! | Friday, April 18 from 11am-1pm in Rettner Hall Atrium

The Greene Center is hosting one final opportunity of the year to help you dress for success! Check out the Career Clothing Pop-Up Shop to explore our collection of career attire, generously donated by our network of supporters, and grab items for your upcoming summer internship, research experience, first job, or just to start building your professional wardrobe. We will have suits, dress pants, dress shirts, skirts, shoes, and accessories available. Choose an outfit and keep it for FREE!

Summer Student Employment, Skill Building, and Opportunities Fair! | Monday, April 21 from 3-5 in Hirst Lounge

Are you ready to make the most of your summer? Whether you’re a returning student looking for on-campus employment and/or trying to maximize your summer by taking advantage of in-person or virtual skill-building opportunities, this fair has something for you, regardless of your class year! Why should you attend?
  • Summer Jobs: Meet with departments offering summer employment opportunities.
  • Skill Building: Learn about in-person and virtual programs to enhance your professional development, regardless of your summer and/or plans for after graduation.
Whether you’re staying in Rochester or exploring new experiences, you’ll find valuable resources to help you grow and succeed. Check out the event to learn more – and see you there!

Hire Meliora: YMCA of Greater Rochester | Friday, April 25 from 9-11am in Dewey Hall, Greene Center Conference Room

Join the YMCA of Greater Rochester to learn about career opportunities and what they look for when hiring candidates. This is your chance to ask questions, gain insights, and explore potential career paths. Be sure to regularly check the Hire Meliora page on the Greene Center’s website as additional employers are added – and check out the event page here!

Hire Meliora: QuidelOrtho | Friday, April 25 from 2-4pm in Dewey Hall, Greene Center Conference Room

Join QuidelOrtho to learn about career opportunities and what they look for when hiring candidates. This is your chance to ask questions, gain insights, and explore potential career paths. Be sure to regularly check the Hire Meliora page on the Greene Center’s website as additional employers are added – and check out the event page here!

Alumni Connected and Featured Opportunities

MCAT Tutor at MedSchoolCoach | Applications Due by September 6

MedSchoolCoach is actively seeking tutor candidates! Tutors help students through the process of preparing for the MCAT examination and will meet virtually with students one-on-one to assist with content, strategy, and overall preparation for the MCAT. Tutors are typically outstanding college seniors, students taking time off between their undergraduate studies and medical school, or medical/PhD students. All tutors must have: 1. Taken the MCAT in the past three years and achieved a minimum score of 130 in at least three sections (1 score of 129 is accepted). 2. Planning to start medical school in 2026 or after. 3. Have a genuine interest in helping students achieve their goals. Candidates will participate in an orientation and training process prior to being hired. All qualified applicants are considered and scheduling is flexible! This is a fantastic job for students looking to earn some extra money while doing something rewarding and fun, so check out the job posting here.

Medical Artist at the UR Medicine Motion Analysis | Applications Due by September 30 

The University of Rochester Medicine Motion Analysis Laboratories is seeking an artist with strong attention to detail that must create high-quality, visually appealing artwork for medical reports and clinical research papers. To improve the representation of clinical testing protocols delivered in the motion labs, the artist will work closely with medical professionals and clinical scientists to produce clear, understandable illustrations that support treatment documentation for patients. A candidate for this position must possess both artistic skillsets as well as knowledge of anatomy, the musculoskeletal system, and kinesiology (body movement). This is a great position for anyone seeking to combine their artistic and medical passions, and will allow you to work with medical professionals throughout the fall semester! Check out the job details on Handshake, and if interested, contact: Joshua Tome at Joshua_Tome@URMC.Rochester.edu

Upcoming Events

3rd Annual Paul M. Schyve MD, Center for Bioethics Conference | May 2-3 at the UR School of Nursing

The third annual Paul M. Schyve MD Center for Bioethics “Family Matters/Families Matter: Ethical Considerations in Patient Decision Making” conference will be held on Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3, at the School of Nursing. This conference includes:
  • Dr. Amy Caruso Brown, Interim Chair, Bioethics & Humanities at SUNY Upstate Medical University is the featured speaker who will present in the morning.
  • A Panel Discussion in the afternoon with Ethics Professionals on how personal decision-making circumstances have shaped their clinical practice.
  • A pediatrics-focused half-day on Saturday, May 3.
Registration is free, so register here! Check out the full conference website here too, and if you have any questions, be sure to contact Bioethics_Conference@URMC.Rochester.edu

SUNY Upstate: Respiratory Therapy Program | Rolling Applications

Respiratory therapists work in a wide variety of medical settings and use their expert knowledge of cardiopulmonary diseases to assess and treat patients with illnesses and injuries such as COPD, heart failure, trauma, asthma, sleep disorders, and cystic fibrosis. The 22-month Bachelor of Science program equips students for entry-level as well as advanced-level practice. The coursework is designed specifically to prepare graduates to practice a wide variety of Respiratory Care specialties, including careers in education, leadership, and research. For more information about the program, check out the program page here.

Simon Business School: Graduate Certificates in Healthcare Management | Rolling Applications

Designed for clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals, Simon Business School’s new graduate certificates in healthcare management provide a focused way to build expertise in leadership, finance, strategy and marketing, or analytics and AI, in a streamlined format tailored to working professionals—with the option to build toward a master’s in medical management (MMM). Credits may also be applied toward Simon’s Professional MBA or Executive MBA programs. For more information on specific tracks in finance, leadership, healthcare strategy, check out Simon’s page for Graduate Certificates. — 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
By Alyssa Rodriguez
Alyssa Rodriguez Career Advisor