Post-Bac Opportunities/Opportunities for Graduating Students

The Orthopedic Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) funds a select number of Medical Career Design (MCD) Fellowships to allow recent college graduates the opportunity to explore many aspects of a medical career — research, clinical practice, education, advocacy and leadership.

Each MCD fellow spends two years as an essential member of our research and clinical teams, mentored by our thought-leading faculty from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. CHOP’s Orthopedic Center is consistently ranked among the best pediatric orthopedic programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

MCD fellow applicants will be completing a BA/BS degree, pre-medical and commit for two gap years between college and med school. The student must be in good academic standing and have an interest in pursuing a career in Orthopedic Surgery. The successful applicant will be responsible, motivated, intellectually curious and independent. An MCAT score, biostatistics training and research experience are strongly valued, but not mandatory.

Each fellow will be provided an annual stipend of $45,000 in year one and $50,000 in year two and will be provided with up to $5,000 of travel support annually to attend and participate in scientific presentations at regional and national meetings. A minimum two-year commitment is required. Fellows will also receive 12 vacation days per year, in addition to CHOP-designed national holidays.

Each fellow’s official start date will be determined by the Division of Orthopedic Surgery at the time of receiving an offer. The start date will be no later than June 16, 2025, with the exception of students enrolled in late spring or summer coursework. The official start date may be within two weeks of college graduation to facilitate the transition between incoming and outgoing MCD fellows. The fellowship will culminate no earlier than June 30, two years after inception.

Application requirement:

• Cover letter

• Undergraduate transcript

• Curriculum vitae

• MCAT Score (if applicable)

• Your earliest available start date

Application

This leadership opportunity is generally an 8-10 month intensive fellowship — valuable to future nurses, physicians, physicians assistants, dentists, dental hygienists, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, as well as other future healthcare providers and anyone interested in gaining skills in public health while supporting healthcare systems around the world.

This pre-professional internship entails around 3-5 hours per week and is a truly enriching experience that will provide you with great skills for professional life such as learning about healthcare in a global context, gaining effective leadership and communication skills, acquiring international and public health work experience, and attending several orientations and workshops focused on personal development and cultural sensitivity. Applications are open to any students, regardless of experience, class level, or major.  This fellowship takes place as a hybrid role - partly on campus and partly remote.

The application for Winter 2027 open back on September 1st, 2025.

As an NYC Service AmeriCorps member, you’ll receive real-world professional experience at a City agency or nonprofit while tackling some of New York City’s most pressing challenges.

During your 10-month service term (September to June) you’ll get paid to serve your city, channel your passions, and jumpstart your career by practicing skills like project management, community outreach, or volunteer engagement at your host site.

NYC Service sets you up for success during and after your service term--connecting you to a cohort of future public leaders, providing you with trainings and career planning, and offering additional benefits.

More information on their website.

Description:

This clinical scholarship program aims to provide two paid research internships each year to college graduates who aspire to a medical career. Candidates from underrepresented minorities (URM) in medicine are encouraged to apply.

Scholars selected for the program are paired with a physician mentor who is an active clinical and research physician at St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center. This full time, paid position will focus on research activities and clinical observations in cardiovascular medicine at St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center. Scholars will collaborate with a research team to contribute to scientific publications, as a result of research activities, and will attend a national scientific meeting.

Through structured lectures and journal club, scholars will learn about research methodology to strengthen critical thinking skills and to supplement their research work. Scholars will be trained to analyze various cardiac imaging modalities including Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), CT, MRI and coronary angiograms.

They will also have the opportunity to interact with patients through their research work. Opportunities exist for the scholars to build networks of formal and informal contacts in the medical community that will provide support as they seek future career goals. 

Eligibility: 

• Able to commit to the Clinical Scholars program for one year 

• Recent graduates who received a baccalaureate degree or a current senior planning to graduate by May 2025

• GPA of 3.6 or higher

• Plans to pursue an advanced degree in biomedical sciences

Application requirements:

• Application 

• Resume/CV

• Unofficial copy of transcript to date

• Personal essay

• Two/three letters of recommendation

Send your completed application to SFHscholarsprogram@chsli.org

Deadline: February 15, 2025

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Description: 

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s Department of Surgery is launching a competitive program designed to provide research experience for post-baccalaureate or gap year students interested in pursuing an academic career in medicine. Applicants will be selected for this one-year program that will introduce selected scholars to clinical surgical research or translational/basic science research. The Surgical Scholars will work closely with an individual surgeon or a surgical research team for ongoing investigations. 

Activities include:

• Collecting clinical data for databases, performing literature searches related to research projects, and analyzing data; and

• Assisting in the preparation of research findings for posters, abstracts and manuscripts.

Eligibility: 

Surgical Scholars are one year positions that typically begin on July 1 and run through June 30 of the following year.  Surgical Scholars are paid Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center employees. Requirements for application include:

• 500 word maximum personal statement that should include reason for interest in our program and anticipated goals,

• Curriculum Vitae,

• college transcript; and

• 2 letters of reference from college or post-bac professors.

Application requirement: 

• Personal statement

• CV

• Official college transcript

• 2 letters of reference

Email application materials to surfellowships@mskcc.org. 

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A unique one-year program built on the core beliefs that every child deserves an excellent education and that diverse schools must have a teaching force that reflects local communities. This program is designed for aspiring teachings, promoting a safe and effective learning/teaching environment. Those in the program are able to earn a 34-credit MAT in Inclusive Childhood Education or a 30-credit MAT in Secondary Education

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Description: 

The Department of Citywide Administrative Services' Civil Service Pathways Fellowship (CSPF) is a two-year program for City University of New York (CUNY) graduates designed to create a pipeline from college to a career in civil service. The fellowship is full-time and offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Selected candidates are hired into high-demand positions across the City in one of six professional/career tracks:

• Policy and Program Analysis ($48,965)

• Procurement and Finance ($48,965)

• Project Management ($48,965)

• Creative Services and Digital Media ($48,965)

• Information Technology and Data Analysis ($53,862)

• Architecture and Engineering ($53,862)

Fellows will receive professional development which qualifies them to take a civil service exam after completing the first year of the program.

Eligibility requirements: 

• Have a bachelor’s degree from The City University of New York (CUNY).

• Be able to demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.

• Live within the five boroughs of New York City.

Application