Mount Sinai Health System

The training may differ depending on the department you work and the secretary type. I worked in radiology. The first training I recieved was technical; how to use medical software (Eagle), and also billing. This training was completed off site. Next was field training on the job. It is a learn a...

To succeed at Mount Sinai I would say it is important to develop relationships with everyone on your team. I worked at an HIV clinic within Sinai that consisted of nurses, doctors, social workers, and psychologists. Making sure that everyone is on the same page about the patient requires honest c...

Turning your internship into a full-time offer is specific to each situation. I would say focus on your relationships with your supervisors and peers on your team and put your best foot forward with the work. Being present and doing a great job at your current position tends to naturally lead you...

During my time as a Field Coordinator, I was expected to be very independent. I was assigned a group of young adults to manage, which included planning daily activities and organizing a final symposium where they would present their summer research. For the final symposium the Field Coordinators ...

The work environment was inclusive and welcoming. Since my position was working with young adults and other college students I always felt like I was part of a team working towards a common goal.

I loved that both projects were community-based projects in East Harlem. I was given meaningful tasks to help improve a nutrition workshop, recruit study participants in the neighborhood, and cater to a community action board. The staff was helpful and happy to have an intern to help with smaller...

As a research intern in the Department of Pathology, I worked on developing a script that aided in analyzing the cancer cell samples in the lab. I had the opportunity to learn about components of the project other members of the lab were working on, but I primarily worked independently. Nonethele...