College Grad Seeks Clinical Experience before Med SchoolWhat type of job are you looking for? I am seeking a job in a clinical setting where I can gain experience working aside medical professionals. I have interest in working with patients where I can learn and apply my knowledge. If this is not possible I am wiling to work in the neighboring community or with a health organization/ committee where I can be active in health matters. I wish to obtain a job after a graduate from College in May 2010. I would be available to start that summer, in June. The duration can be anything from the summer to a full academic year. What is your educational background? I attended Howard University in D.C as a biology major and transferred to Cornell University. At Cornell, my major was animal science; pre-med. In May 2010, I expect to graduate with my Bachelor of Science. I wish to take a year off before going to medical school so that I can travel and get clinical experience working in a hospital setting. What languages do you speak (and at what level)? I speak English. However I took Spanish for 3 years and speak it at a college level. What experience/skills/hobbies do you have? As an animal science major, I have extensive experience working with animals, both small and large. I have spend summers working at various local animal hospitals in both the D.C and N.Y area. I have had externships where I have worked on sheep and beef cattle farms where I have had the opportunity to help out in the administration of vaccinations, calving/lambing, daily feeding & cleaning etc. Despite my love for animals, I have interest in pursuing a career in human medicine. In the summer of 2009, I had an internship at SUNY Downstate Medical Hosptial/University, where I had the opportunity to work under a doctor in the School of Public Health researching endometrial cancer in women and the racial disparities that exist between black and white women, both foreign and US born. Currently I am working on my publication. I have extensive skills in writing/communication. I have served as n Vice President of the Wildlife Society at Cornell, a member of the Social Committee at the Ecology House, and have served as a Peer Mentor. In highschool I was a senior captain of the Women's Track Team and a member of the National Honor Society. I enjoy exercising, horseback riding, and organic cooking. What community service have you done? I am committed to serving in my local community. I had the opportunity to volunteer a summer at StonyBrook University's Summer Character Education & Service Learning Program. In the Summer of 2008, I volunteered at Doubleday Babcock Senior Center where I helped raise money through bake sales and helped the elderly with daily activities and meal distribution. Currently, I volunteer with First Congregationalist Church in Ithaca, NY teaching bible study to young children. I am also active in activities the church promotes, such as Habitat for Humanity and Ghana Night. What is the extent of your coursework? I have fulfilled all of my requirements to be pre-med. This includes: Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Math (statistics), English Composition In addition I have taken: Reproduction & Propagation, Endocrinology, Microbiology, Parasitology, Nutrition, Physics, and will take Genetics my last semester. What are your career expectations? I hope to attend an osteopathic medical school. Why do you wish to work/volunteer abroad? I have always had interest in going abroad. I feel that after I graduate, it will be the best time to venture off and explore the world. I wish to gain a unique experience, meet new people, while making a difference in the surrounding community. What do you have to offer? I am: determined and committed to whatever duty I set forth to take on friendly and am able to communicate well with others able to do basic work on the computer able to promote a safe environment and enforce rules and regulations patient and willing to learn Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? I believe formal education is more valuabe. Anyone can gain skills to get a job done. However, one cannot go but so far until he/she has the groundwork learning. A formal education is sometimes needs for a person to get a full understanding how to operate and perform efficiently. While both are seen as an asset, an education can open doors to places one has never imagined. Is their anything else you would like us to know? Yes. I have a resume that I can provide upon contact. How can potential employers contact you? Cell 516-993-9821 United States; New York email: ayc32@cornell.edu (this is the best way to contact me) | 
