SEARCH
Student/Resident Experiences And Rotations in Community Health
The SEARCH Program, coordinated by the New York State Area Health Education Center (AHEC) System, in conjunction with the Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS), allows health professions students and residents interested in working with underserved populations an opportunity to serve on multidisciplinary health care teams in hospitals, community health centers, offices and clinics in underserved communities.
SEARCH students and residents will have hands on experience in communities that need health professionals the most. The program can also involve working with local health departments on the completion of a Community Experience Project that helps students and residents enhance their community involvement skills while gaining valuable clinical training.
Placement Opportunities:
The following community health rotations are availble to health professions students or residents. *
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Clinical Psychology
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Clinical Social Work
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Dental Hygiene
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Dentistry
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Family Medicine
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General Internal Medicine
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General Pediatrics
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Marriage and Family Therapy
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Nurse-Midwifery
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Nurse Practitioner
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Obstetrics/Gynecology
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Physician Assistant
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Psychiatirc Nursing
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Psychiatry
*Please note that not all rotations are available in every area.
Rotation Sites and Duration:
The NYS AHEC System assists students in finding rotation placement sites in underserved areas. Students and residents may request an urban or rural site, as well as an area of New York State they would like to work in. The NYS AHEC System will do its best to match students to their desired location. Rotations will be from four to six weeks in length, for a minimum of 120 clinical hours. Housing and travel reimbursement may be available.
