Albert Einstein Medical Center Holds Free Summer Career Program

Applications for Discover Healthcare Due May 1

Philadelphia, PA, April 3, 2006– Do you know a teen who has an interest in healthcare and is graduating from twelfth grade this spring or entering twelfth grade in the fall? Encourage them to apply now for Einstein’s free, two-week-long Discover Healthcare summer program. The program, funded by the Albert Einstein Society, is dedicated to inspiring young adults to choose healthcare careers. It will run 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday July 10 through July 21 at Albert Einstein Medical Center, 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia. Applications are due to Einstein on or before Monday, May 1.

The 25 students selected to participate in the free program will:  

• Meet with and shadow a wide range of healthcare professionals from respiratory therapists to radiology technologists and physicians
• Explore interests and talents as well as career requirements and educational programs
• Develop a career plan, resume and interview skills
• Be eligible to apply for a scholarship to pursue a career in healthcare

The program includes breakfast and lunch (and Septa tokens for transportation if needed). For more information or an application, contact Einstein’s Organization & Staff Development Coordinator, Judi McCulley by calling 215-456-7063 or sending an e-mail to mcculleyj@einstein.edu.

 Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, a member of the Jefferson Health System, provides healthcare services through Albert Einstein Medical Center, Germantown Community Health Services, Willow Terrace (a nursing home), Einstein at Elkins Park, MossRehab, Willowcrest (a center for subacute care), Belmont Behavioral Health and a number of outpatient and satellite locations.  Einstein also operates a primary care network, Einstein Neighborhood Healthcare.  For more information, visit www.einstein.edu or call 1-800-EINSTEIN.

CONTACT: Judy Horwitz 
  Communication Specialist
  Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
  215-456-6767
   horwitzj@einstein.edu

Publish date: April 3, 2006