2014 HOSA INTERNSHIP IN THE OFFICE OF THE U.S. SURGEON GENERAL GENERAL INFORMATION. Mission

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opportunity to learn about public health while interacting with leading professionals within the Office of the Surgeon General (OSG) and the United

For a short period of time, interns are able to experience first-hand the mission of the OSG and responsibilities carried out by USPHS officers.

Following the internship, participants may also have the opportunity to present their experience during an educational symposium at the 2015 HOSA

1 T 2014 HOSA INTERNSHIP IN THE OFFICE OF THE U.S. SURGEON GENERAL GENERAL INFORMATION he HOSA Internship in the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General is available to HOSA members and advisors who want an opportunity to learn about public health while interacting with leading professionals within the Office of the Surgeon General (OSG) and the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (USPHS). For a short period of time, interns are able to experience first-hand the mission of the OSG and responsibilities carried out by USPHS officers. HOSA Interns will shadow OSG staff and take on a project that directly benefits the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), OSG and/or HOSA. Following the internship, participants may also have the opportunity to present their experience during an educational symposium at the 2015 HOSA National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, CA or other identified venues where HOSA students, advisors, and alumni may convene. The 2014 HOSA Internship is designed to afford HOSA members the opportunity to enhance their knowledge, refine professional capabilities and increase their awareness of the infrastructure, operations and responsibilities of the OSG and USPHS. Mission HOSA seeks to provide its members with an experience that exposes them to the many career paths and opportunities found within HHS and the USPHS. Interns will also gain high level exposure by observing the role that government and the Department has in formulating and delivering federal policy. Page 1

2 The HOSA, Inc. Board of Directors encourages HOSA students, alumni and advisors to use the internship as an opportunity to gain knowledge of the USPHS and to consider a career in a public health profession, in general, and the USPHS in particular. HOSA Interns will discover opportunities for entry and advancement in their career through the USPHS. This joint effort between HOSA and the OSG will strengthen endeavors in public health and emergency preparedness through experience and mentorship with USPHS leaders. Objectives To enhance the professional awareness and development of HOSA Interns. To provide career development opportunities through an intensive experience. To increase the Interns knowledge of the mission, infrastructure, operations, and day-to-day responsibilities of the USPHS. To strengthen the partnership between the OSG, USPHS, and HOSA. Captail Robert Tosatto and former Actinng Surgeon General Kenneth Moritsugu meet with the 2013 OSG Interns. Goals Meet with OSG and USPHS leaders as schedules permit: U.S. Surgeon General Deputy Surgeon General Chief of Staff to the Surgeon General Director, Division of the Civilian Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps Senior Staff members Complete a project based on interns interest or as suggested by OSG-based programs. Take full advantage of the accumulated knowledge and experience of OSG staff and internship preceptors to assure a successful experience for the HOSA interns. The internship has two essential components: - Informational Interaction (participating in shadowing, meetings, conference calls, research, etc.). These interactions might include: - Meet with key OSG and USPHS professionals: Members of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Office of the Surgeon General leadership Division of the Civilian Volunteer Medical Reserve Corp (DCVMRC) Division of Commissioned Corps Personnel and Readiness (DCCPR) Division of Science and Communications Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion - Tour HHS Secretary Operations Center (SOC) Page 2

3 - Tour the HHS Headquarters Building and meet with key staff from offices such as: Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) - Visit Uniformed Services University of Health Science - Visit Capitol Hill to meet with elected officials - Deliverables (completing projects that incorporate information gained, radiate passion, demonstrate a commitment to public service, etc.) Write and submit daily briefings to National HOSA. Narratives will be published on the HOSA website at (i.e. blog with photos) Prepare a final presentation highlighting the project work completed during the internship as well as next steps for the project to continue beyond the internship. Optional - Prepare a presentation for use at the educational symposium at the HOSA National Leadership Conference the year following the internship. Complete an internship evaluation to ensure continued improvement of the internship program in the future. Deliverables Student Intern: Provide HOSA National with an electronic copy of any documents (host program projects, etc.) Highlight pictures taken at meetings with officials Prepare daily briefings (Blog, Social Media Facebook and Twitter) Prepare elevator speech detailing the host program, OSG and/or USPHS Provide a brief presentation about the project on the final day Participate in a hotwash discussion about the internship Author an article in a HOSA newsletter or other relevant publication (experience, service projects, etc.) Conduct Educational Symposium presentation at the National Leadership Conference the year following your internship if you are present at the NLC Professional Member or Alumnus Intern: Identify activities that can be shared with local HOSA chapters to strengthen the partnership between OSG and HOSA Assist with the ongoing development of a Youth Engagement resource guide for HOSA, MRC and the USPHS Prepare daily briefings (Blogs, Social Media Facebook and Twitter) Prepare elevator speech on the host program, OSG and/or USPHS Provide a brief presentation about the project on the final day Participate in a hotwash discussion about the internship Conduct Educational Symposium presentation at the National Leadership Conference the year following your internship if you are present at the NLC Page 3

4 Examples of Past Projects Research and Evaluation - Conduct qualitative and quantitiatve research on issues that affect the MRC network, such as determining the characteristics of non-medical/non-public health volunteers Communications - Develop communications and marketing products targeted at youth, pre-professional students and young professionals. - Conduct interviews and draft articles for inclusion in MRC publications Policy and Administration - Contribute to Youth Engagement resource guide Outreach - Develop articles and outreach materials geared toward specific professional groups based on student interest. Training - Review core competencies from a cross section of related fields to the MRC program - Refine public health 101 curriculum Sample Daily Schedule 08:00-08:15 Meet escort in lobby 08:15-08:30 Meet with host office/program for briefing of day s activities 08:30-09:00 Meet with host office/program to plan and/or begin project 09:00-12:00 Meet with officials to discuss areas within the OSG to learn about public health and the USPHS 12:00-13:00 Lunch 13: Project development or specific meetings Travel, Lodging and Logistics Interns will be responsible for their personal travel arrangements to and from Rockville, Maryland. Interns must arrive the day before the internship begins and check in via phone call or upon arrival. Interns may stay with family or friends, with a HOSA alumni host, or in a hotel located in close proximity the Office of the Surgeon General in Rockville, Maryland, and will be responsible for any lodging cost and taxi fares to and from the office. No compensation will be provided for services rendered by HOSA or the Office of the Surgeon General Code of Conduct The Code of Conduct form for the NLC will be used for student interns. The form must be signed prior to the internship. HOSA uniform is mandatory for student interns and business attire is required for professional/alumnus interns for all meetings. Waiver must be obtained from parent or guardian understanding the student intern will be largely self-supervised. Page 4

5 The professional member or alumnus agrees to participate with student interns in activities when schedules overlap and agrees to supervise student interns at all times. Participation Criteria The Student Intern: Must be a member of HOSA Must be currently enrolled in a high school, trade school, technical or vocational institution, junior college, college, university or other accredited educational institution Must be no less than a senior in high school at the time of the application submission and at least 17 years of age during the internship Must sign a written document of agreement outlining the role and responsibilities prior to, during and following the internship The Professional Member or Alumnus Intern: Must be a member of HOSA Must be a local or state advisor, or a HOSA alumnus Application Process April 1 Applications are submitted to National HOSA April 15 National HOSA submits top applicants to the Office of the Surgeon General Review Committee May 1 Office of the Surgeon General Review Committee will submit recommendations to National HOSA. National HOSA will make final decision, and contact all applicants to inform them of their acceptance status. June 1 Interns must send National HOSA their Signature of Commitment form. Application Instructions No application will be considered complete until the following items are received: cover letter current resume two letters of recommendations copy of the intern application (includes short answer questions) Letters of recommendation for the student intern can include: health science instructor HOSA chapter advisor administrator healthcare community leader Letters of recommendation for the professional member or alumnus can include: administrator HOSA state advisor healthcare community leader When all documents are completed, the application MUST be sent in one to hosa@hosa.org with the subject heading: Internship Application. Page 5

6 Internship Application Instructions: Complete all blanks; if there is an item that is confusing, explain the confusion in the ; submit our completed application and all required attachments. Cover Letter Instructions: Your cover letter should outline why you would like to be an intern in the Office of the Surgeon General, and briefly summarize HOSA experiences, community involvement and job-related or mentorship experiences. For additional information: If you have any questions on submitting an application, please or call HOSA at Pre-Internship Reading Materials: Page 6

FRANKLIN D. CHAMBERS,

CURRICULUM VITAE FRANKLIN D. CHAMBERS, Ph.D. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Doctor of Philosophy: Organizational Communications Howard University, Washington, D.C. Masters Degree: Educational Administration Howard