Project Description:
The Oregon Institute on Disability & Development Summer Youth Program provides a unique opportunity for high school and undergraduate students interested in pursuing healthcare-related careers.
The OIDD Summer Youth Programs primary objectives are to:
Expose students to the disabilities field, to health and allied healthcare careers
Expand the definition of disabilities for better understanding Mentor students and facilitate network building opportunities
Expose students to community-based and clinical research Student Requirements:
Currently enrolled in High School or in college at the undergraduate level
At least 16 years of age by June 01, 2007
Base knowledge of PATIENT & RESEARCH confidentiality
A desire to learn about healthcare, research, and disabilities
A positive attitude and responsible
A commitment to 15-20 (flexible) hours work week for a 12-week program
A commitment to the completion of periodic questionnaire about your career path through undergraduate school
The completion of a 3-4 page End of Experience research paper and questionnaire
Each year the number of students selected for the program varies between 6-10 students. Students selected for the OIDD Summer Youth Program receive modest monthly stipends and a summer Tri-Met pass.
In addition to engaging in meaningful experience, students become exposed to many career opportunities available to them.
The Child Development and Rehabilitation Centers clinics are located in Doernbecher Childrens Hospital. Our clinics include: Child Development, Communication Disorders, Craniofacial Disorders, Equipment Clinic, Feeding and Nutrition, Spina Bifida, Autism Program, Behavioral Pediatrics Treatment Services Metabolics, CIMT Programs, Dental Clinic, Developmental Follow-up Clinic, Genetics and Birth Defects, Neurodevelopmental Clinic, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Social Work.
The opportunities to shadow faculty and staff in the following discipline are available: Assistive Technology, Audiology, Communication (Web/Universal Design) Dentistry, Developmental Pediatrics, Epidemiology, Family Consulting, Genetics, Health Administrations, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Public Health, Social Work, Special Education and Speech-Language Pathology.
Students will have the opportunity to visit with faculty and tour facilities like the OHSU Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Dentistry; the Oregon Graduate School of Engineering, the Primate Center and the Simulation Laboratory. Off-campus tours include specific health related exhibits at OMSI and with the Paramedics at local Fire Stations.
In come cases, students have been able to use the summer experience for*:
School credit
Practicum experience time
Volunteers placement time
*Please check with your individual school for specific program requirements.
Students completing the program receive OIDD Summer Youth Program certificates and letters of recommendation for school, college and/or employment upon request.
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Empowerment Zone, Renewal Community, Reservation, Rural/Remote, Urban
