Johns Hopkins University Office of PreProfessional Programs and Advising httpsstudentaffairsjhuedupreprofadvising 32021 InPerson Clinical Volunteering Contact volunteer offices of local hospitals hospice centers and community clinics ID: 1043764
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1. Finding Clinical Experiences During COVID-19Johns Hopkins UniversityOffice of Pre-Professional Programs and Advisinghttps://studentaffairs.jhu.edu/preprofadvising/3/2021
2. In-Person Clinical VolunteeringContact volunteer offices of local hospitals, hospice centers, and community clinicsOpportunities vary across the country, and even within statesVolunteering policies and procedures are changing as infection rates changeAn organization that does not accept in-person volunteers today may accept volunteers in a few months
3. Virtual Clinical VolunteeringContact volunteer offices of local hospitals, hospice centers, and community clinicsSearch online for local, national, and/or global health care organizations Some organizations have adapted to virtual scenariosCommunicate with patients via phone, computer, or tabletsAllows for volunteering essentially anywhere in the world at any time of the day
4. Clinical ResearchClinical research should not exclusively focus on data analysis; it’s important to be communicating and working with patientsIf interested in clinical research affiliated with Johns Hopkins:Search ForagerOne through the Hopkins Office of Undergraduate research (HOUR)Directly reach out to faculty at the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, Bloomberg School of Public Health or Johns Hopkins Bayview
5. Online Learning/virtual shadowingNot “shadowing” as we traditionally think of it:Physicians and other healthcare providers teaching about their profession, sharing case studies, etc.Watch YouTube videos, take free online courses, and attend virtual seminarsDemonstrates that you are continuing to learn about healthcare, patient care, and medicineResources available through an online search of virtual shadowing or through the Pre-Professional Advising Home Page
6. Other ways to gain clinical experiencesEMT, Medical Assistant, or Certified Nursing AssistantIt’s great to get certifications, but then need to use the skillsCan be costly and time consuming to get certificationsGiven the demands of these jobs, they can be difficult to do if you are a full-time studentScribing Given the demands of the job, this can be difficult to do if you are a full-time student.
7. ConclusionContinue finding meaningful experiences and demonstrate your adaptability and resilience during these timesBe creative, think “outside the box,” try something newThis advice is not limited to clinical experiences-- this also applies to research, community service, and extra-curricular activitiesPlease make an appointment with a Pre-Professional advisor if you have further questions
8. Resources Ideas for virtual or in-person volunteering in BaltimoreJohns Hopkins HospitalJohns Hopkins BayviewMercy Medical Center University of Maryland Medical Center (Shock Trauma)Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital Shepherd’s ClinicGilchrist HospiceClinical organizations supported by JHU’s Office of Social ConcernWe encourage you to contact the volunteer offices of hospitals and community clinics near you