2018 Kendall Smith Healthcare Exploration Scholarship
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2018 Kendall Smith Healthcare Exploration Scholarship
Formerly called the Service League High School Summer Internship
Purpose of the Program
It’s a summer only scholarship generously funded by the Service League of Advocate Lutheran General
Hospital. The purpose of this program is to introduce current high school juniors and seniors to career
opportunities in healthcare. Selected students spend six weeks during the summer in a hospital
environment, immersed in one hospital area of their choice. As part of the program, students will be
required to prepare a presentation about their hospital experience that they will share in front of the staff
and guests.
General Information
The Service League Board of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a volunteer-based fundraising body
of the hospital providing financial support for many important hospital programs one of them being the
summer scholarship. In 2018, the Service League is awarding thirteen (13) $599 scholarships.
Recipients will be required to work a minimum of 20 hours/week for a six-week period during the
summer of 2018.
We select recipients based on their health career interest, participation in extra-curricular activities, and
scholastic achievement. Semi-finalists will be invited to an interview with managers of departments they
are applying for. Once accepted, students will be required to attend a new volunteer orientation and
complete a medical screening that includes a two-step Tuberculosis test and verification of vaccination
records.
Eligibility
1. Applicant must be interested in working in a hospital setting.
2. Applicant must be a high school junior or graduating senior at the time of application.
3. If you participated in the program last year, you are not eligible to participate again.
Applicants must submit the following:
Completed application with department selections (2 pages)
A letter telling us why you are interested in this opportunity
Two letters of recommendation (e.g. from teachers, counselors, supervisors etc.). Letters from
family members or friends will not be accepted.
Make sure to send all above documents in one mailing if possible.
All applications must be received (not post marked) in our office no later than 4:30pm on Wednesday,
April 4th, 2018. Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be
considered. No exceptions. Mail, fax or deliver completed application and all letters to:
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Volunteer Services – 9 South
Attn: Kendall Smith Healthcare Exploration Scholarship
1775 W. Dempster St. Park Ridge, IL 60068
Fax: 847-723-2383
Make sure to provide us with a valid email address that you check frequently, as this is the main
means of communication with our candidates.
If you have any questions, please contact Magda Scanlan, Manager, Volunteer Services at
(847) 723-6194 or email: magdalena.scanlan@advocatehealth.com2018 Kendall Smith Healthcare Exploration Scholarship
Calendar
Please, keep this page for your records.
Deadline to submit applications – application and all supporting documentation must be
Wednesday, April 4
submitted by 4:30pm that day. We will not make exceptions for late submissions.
Week of April 16 Emails to all applicants notifying if they were accepted for interviews.
Wednesday, May 2 or
Interviews – the exact day depends on the department you were selected to interview with.
Thursday, May 3
Specific instructions will be emailed to semi-finalists.
4-5pm
Congratulation emails/letters to winners.
All program participants will be then required to complete a new volunteer orientation and a
Week of May 7 medical screening (two-step TB test and verification of your vaccination records). This process
takes about two weeks and must be completed prior to the program introduction meeting in
order to participate.
Program introduction meeting. 9:30-11:00am – program participants will meet in the
Friday, June 8 volunteer office for program introduction, presentation requirements, ID badges, uniforms,
sign-in procedures and a tour. Attendance is mandatory.
Week of June 11 Program begins. Students report to designated departments.
Program culmination meeting. 9:30-11:30am or 1:30-3:30pm - to be assigned at a later
Thursday, July 26 time. You will be giving a presentation describing your summer hospital experience and
receive your stipend check. Attendance is mandatory.
Frequently Asked Questions:
I will be a junior after the summer – can I still apply? Unfortunately, not. You have to be a junior or a senior at the time of
submitting the application. We are not able to make any exceptions.
I may be going on vacation for a few weeks this summer, can I still apply? It’s a six-week program that you have to be
able to complete during the summer before going back to school. If you are planning on being gone for more than a week, you
may not have enough time to fulfill the requirement.
Do I follow a specific format for my one-page write-up? Yes: one-page double-spaced with standard one-inch margins and
12-pt. Times New Roman font.
How many applications do you usually receive? On average, we receive 100 or more applications every summer.
What is the best way to deliver the application? You can do it either by fax, mail or drop it off yourself in the Volunteer
Services office. The office hours are Mon – Fri 8am-4:30pm. An application and all supporting documentation must be
submitted by the deadline. We will not make any exceptions for late submissions. We do not recommend you leaving the
application at our information desks as we can’t assume responsibility of any items left there. When faxing/mailing/dropping
off your application, please make sure all documentation is included as we will not consider incomplete applications. Please
do not email your application and documentation.
Who reviews the applications and conducts interviews? The applications are reviewed by managers of departments you
are interested in. The managers then select candidates for an interview.
What will my hours be? You have to complete 20 hours a week during six weeks (a total of 120 hours). The hours are during
a regular business week Mon – Fri. You will have a set schedule of 4 hours a day/5 days a week or 5 hours a day/4days a week.
Your department manager will discuss your schedule with you prior to your first day.
What is the format of the presentation I have to prepare? It can be a video, a PowerPoint presentation etc. It should be no
longer than 10-15 minutes and address questions regarding your experience. You will receive specific information on your
first day.
I was not accepted, can you tell me the reasons why? Unfortunately, we are not able to provide any specifics. We evaluate
all candidates based on their interests, future career goals and an organizational fit. It is a very competitive program and the
process is very similar to a job search. In an event you are not accepted, we still hope you gain valuable learning experience
during this process.
I wasn’t accepted, can I volunteer instead? Yes, however, we have a very limited number of summer openings, so please let
us know as soon as possible and we will try to accommodate your request provided we have an available shift.
If you have any questions, please contact Magda Scanlan, Manager, Volunteer Services at (847) 723-6194 or email:
magdalena.scanlan@advocatehealth.com
Good luck!2018 Kendall Smith Healthcare Exploration Scholarship
Application – Department selections
Student’s last and first name:
Please indicate department of your interest below. To apply for more than one position, indicate 1st and
2nd choice. If you do not make any selections, your applications will be considered incomplete and rejected.
Adult Day Services This outpatient adult day care center provides services for individuals with Alzheimer’s
disease, dementia, post stroke patients, Parkinson’s and other medical conditions. In the course of the program,
students will work alongside Medical Social Workers, nurses and recreational therapy staff. Students in this
department will be assisting with art projects, crafts, bingo, card games, clerical tasks a variety of other activities and
duties. Students may also be involved in special projects and meetings to gain a better understanding of patient care.
This facility is located off campus, at Church St. and Potter Rd. in Des Plaines. (One position available)
Adult Patient Care Nursing Units This opportunity exposes students to an adult nursing unit; students perform
various non-clinical tasks to help aid in the comfort and well-being of our patients. The tasks include responding to
call lights, providing comfort items to patients, restocking supplies, assisting with an array of other non-clinical duties.
Students may also be involved in special projects and unit meetings to gain a better understanding of the nursing
profession and patient care. (Four positions available)
Adult Therapies This outpatient facility provides comprehensive physical, occupational and speech therapy
services to adult patients with a variety of neurologic and orthopedic diagnoses. Student in this department will have
the opportunity to assist therapists in patient activities, provide light clerical assistance, as well as other
miscellaneous non-clinical tasks. This facility is located off campus, at Church St. and Potter Rd. in Des Plaines. (One
position available)
Ambulatory Surgery Center Our Ambulatory Surgery Center performs a variety of same-day surgeries and
procedures on both pediatric and adult patients. Students in this department perform various non-clinical tasks to
help aid in the comfort and well-being of our patients. The tasks will include providing comfort items to patients,
restocking supplies, providing wheelchair assistance, and other non-clinical duties. Students may also be involved in
special projects and unit meetings to gain a better understanding of the nursing profession and patient care. (One
position available)
Expressions Program This program is part of Older Adult Services. It is designed for people living with the earliest
stages of memory loss. Components of the program include camaraderie, support physical activity, mental exercises,
creative expression, and education regarding memory loss. Students in this program help with an array of non-clinical
tasks including preparing and passing out activity supplies, assisting with discussion groups, and maintaining a clean
and organized environment. Students may also be involved in special projects and unit meetings to gain a better
understanding of early stage memory loss. Art Therapy and exercise are part of the daily activities. (One position
available)
Genetic Counseling This program is part of Advocate Medical Group Genetics Department. We see a variety of
patients both adult and pediatric. Our physicians and genetic counselors meet with cancer and cancer risk patients,
prenatal and preconception patients, along with pediatric patients with a span of medical indications. Genetic
evaluations and testing can have medical, social and psychological implications for both patient, and their families.
Students in this program will help with administrative tasks such as mailing and faxing consult letters, requesting
medical records and other requested projects. They will also be able to discuss diagnosis and learn more about the
field of genetics and genetic counseling, which is an interesting and growing field of medicine. (One position available)
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Page 1 of 3Pediatric Therapies This outpatient department provides therapy services to our pediatric patients. Occupational
therapy provides evaluation and treatment to improve children’s functional performance in fine motor skills, motor
planning and coordination, activities of daily living, and sensory processing. Physical Therapists provide evaluation
and treatment to make children as independent as possible with their mobility. Speech-Language Pathologist provides
evaluation and treatment to children and adolescents who are demonstrating speech, language, and/or feeding
disorders due to a developmental delay, motor delay, or injury. A student place in this department would have the
opportunity to assist our staff in patient activities and provide light clerical assistance, as well as other miscellaneous
non-clerical tasks. This is the only position that requires the student to be 18 years old by June 1st, 2018.
(One position available)
Pre-Surgery Our Pre-Surgery department prepares patients for surgeries and procedures on both pediatric and
adult patients. Students in this department perform various non-clinical tasks to help aid in the comfort and well-being
of our patients. The tasks will include providing comfort items to patients, restocking supplies, providing wheelchair
assistance, and other non-clinical duties. Students may also be involved in special projects and unit meetings to gain a
better understanding of the nursing profession and patient care. (One position available)
Radiology This outpatient department is on the hospital campus at the Center for Advanced Care. It provides
outpatient radiology testing that includes X-ray, Ultrasound, CAT scan (CT Scan) and MRI. Students in this area will
provide numerous non-clinical duties such as walking patients to and from the reception area and their testing area,
stocking basic supplies in the exam rooms, issuing discs with images to patients and a variety of clerical
duties. Students may also be involved in special projects and department meetings to gain a better understanding of
the radiology technologist profession. (One position available)
Sterile Processing Our Sterile Processing department is responsible for providing sterile supplies and instruments
to our operating rooms as well as several other departments throughout the campus. The student will assist our
technicians by helping to stock our workstations, putting away supplies and instruments to shelves, and assisting with
preparing case carts for surgery. Students handle clean supplies only. It is a great opportunity for those interested in
a potential career in Surgical Nursing, MD, or Surgical Assisting, our SPD department gives you great exposure to what
it takes to make sure the surgeon has what he/she needs for their surgical patient. We welcome the opportunity to
have you join our dedicated team! (One position available)
Page 2 of 32018 Kendall Smith Healthcare Exploration Scholarship Application – Demographic information Please print Last Name: First Name: Address City State Zip Home Phone Cell Phone Email Date of Birth Do you have a Social Security or a tax ID number? Yes No (You will be required to provide it upon acceptance to the program. The number is required to receive a stypend check.) Parent/Guardian Name Parent/Guardian Phone High School: Graduation Date: Scholastic Average: School Activities and Honors*: Community Activities*: *Use a separate sheet if needed Why are you interested in this opportunity? (Please provide a one page write-up) If not accepted into this program, would you be interested in volunteering with us this summer? Yes No Please note – we have a limited number of volunteer openings this summer and may not be able to accommodate everyone. I fully understand that the program for which I am applying will be awarded by the Service League of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital whose decision is final. Applicant Signature Date Parent or Guardian statement: I, , the parent (guardian) of (applicant), have read this program application, confirm its contents, and consent to its filing with the Service League of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. Further, I agree that the decision of the Service League Board of Directors will be final. Parent or Guardian Signature Date Page 3 of 3
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