Program for LGBTQ Health

209A Light Hall  |  Nashville, TN, 37232  |  615.936.3879  |  lgbtq.health@vumc.org

 

COVID-19 UPDATE:

Due to the circumstances caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic, we have deferred the assignments for the 2020 summer internship to the summer of 2021. Therefore, we are not accepting applications for the 2021 internship at this time. 

However, in the circumstance that one or more of our 2020 interns are unable to join us for the summer of 2021, we are collecting the contact information of those interested in applying. If we have any available positions, we will email those on our roster. Please note that we are still unsure whether interns will be allowed on campus for the summer of 2021.

Please fill out the interest form at https://redcap.link/lgbtqintern2021

 

Summer 2020 Internship Program

The Vanderbilt Program for LGBTQ Health is a national leader in patient care, education, research, and advocacy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities.  Through this internship program, we hope to further this mission and to foster the personal and professional development of future leaders in LGBTQ health and research.

 

 

We are hosting a limited number of students for 10-week, full-time internships from late May to early August 2020, though exact dates are flexible.  Interns will receive a modest wage to help offset their living expenses in Nashville, Tennessee. 

For competitive consideration, applicants must:

• Be an undergraduate student (rising junior or senior) or a graduate student (especially medical or nursing school students
• Have a committed interest in LGBTQ health and research
• Demonstrate this interest through previous work, research, volunteer, or other experiences

LGBTQ Health Intern Position Description

This internship is well suited for those pursuing careers in academic medicine, public health, community organizing, health professions, and other related fields. LGBTQ Health Intern’s will be divide their time between programmatic projects to support the Program for LGBTQ Health and working on a research project. Examples of both types of work are below:

Previous Programmatic Projects	Previous Research Projects
Creating patient and community health resource toolkits Developing institutional policies to support LGBTQ inclusion Lecturing local groups about LGBTQ health disparities and cultural competency Managing social media and other web content outlets Creating a Community Advisory Board for the Program for LGBTQ Health	Understanding Patient and Staff Perceptions of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data Collection Transgender Patients Healthcare Utilization in Oregon: 2010-2016 Hematologic Values for Transgender Patients on Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis to establish normal reference ranges

 

Trans Buddy Intern Position Description

Each summer, the program hosts one intern specific to the Trans Buddy Program. People interested in this internship opportunity should apply specifically through the Civil Liberties and Public Policy’s (CLPP) summer internship, also known as the Reproductive Rights Activist Service Corps (RRASC). While our Trans Buddy intern comes to us directly through CLPP, applying to this internship program does not guarantee a placement with Trans Buddy. More information about the program, application requirements, and other host sites can be found here.

Responsibilities of the Trans Buddy intern will include supporting the Trans Buddy Program as well as the Program for LGBTQ Health through programmatic projects as well as a research project. In addition to these bigger projects, the Trans Buddy intern will be expected to act as a buddy as well as coordinate the Summer volunteer training. Examples for previous projects can be found below:

Previous Programmatic Projects	Previous Research Projects
Help develop a train the trainer manual Establish an LGBTQ Employee Resource Group for VUMC Develop educational tools surrounding Trans Health	Program Evaluation of Trans Buddy Program Create Transgender Healthcare Quality Improvement Model, published and presented at National Trans Health Summit

 

Come enjoy the vibrant city of Nashville, make lasting connections with your fellow interns, and work in one of the nation’s top academic medical centers!

To Apply:

Please send a resumé or curriculum vitae, one letter of recommendation, and a statement of intent to lgbtq.health@vumc.org by February 1, 2020 at 11:59 pm CST.  Your statement of intent should describe what you hope to gain from this internship and how the position would help you advance your professional goals. In your statement, please demonstrate your previous commitment to LGBTQ health and explain what informs your passion for serving the LGBTQ community. All program questions should be directed to the program email lgbtq.health@vumc.org.  We encourage diverse candidates from a multitude of backgrounds to apply.

 

 

 

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