Projects

Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading & Berks County

Title: Building Community Through Youth Engagement and EnrichmentStudent Interns:Adeeb HossainDrexel University College of Medicine at Tower HealthAcademic Preceptor:Daniel Schidlow, MDDrexel University College of MedicineCommunity Preceptor:Kristen OrgeraOlivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading...

Mary’s Shelter

Title: Summer with Mary’s, Moms, and Mavericks Student Interns:Ayesha NandaDrexel University College of Medicine at Tower HealthAcademic Preceptor:Daniel Schidlow, MDDrexel University College of MedicineCommunity Preceptor:Christine Folk, RNMary’s ShelterCommunity Site: Mary’s Shelter serves as...

LightHouse Women & Children’s Center

Title: Healthcare AdvocateStudent Interns:Simrit RajanDrexel University College of Medicine at Tower HealthAcademic Preceptor:Daniel Schidlow, MDDrexel University College of MedicineCommunity Preceptor:Kate Alley, MBA, MSWLightHouse Women & Children’s CenterCommunity Site: The LightHouse Women...

Hope Rescue Mission

Title: Beyond the Shelter: Building Community and Hope Student Interns:Milan FergusonDrexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health  Academic Preceptor:Daniel Schidlow, MDDrexel University College of MedicineCommunity Preceptor:April McNallyHope Rescue Mission Robert TurchiHope Rescue...

Promise Neighborhoods of the Lehigh Valley

Title: Digging DeeperStudent Interns:Aaron BayardTemple University, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, St. Luke’s CampusAcademic Preceptor:Tricia Bernecker, PhD, RNDeSales UniversityCommunity Preceptor:Abby Letcher, MDMobile Harm Reduction Zaleeae SierraPromise NeighborhoodsCommunity Site: Promise...

Casa Guadalupe Center

Title: Learning Through Service: Fostering Growth, Belonging, and OpportunityStudent Interns:Shemar ClarkeDeSales University, School of Nursing Alyssa KingDeSales University, Medical Studies, Physician Assistant ProgramAcademic Preceptor:Tricia Bernecker, PhD, RNDeSales UniversityCommunity...

Alliance Hall of Allentown

Title: Alliance Hall Summer Program: Supporting Youth Through Community and ConnectionStudent Interns:Leyla CelikDeSales University, Medical Studies, Physician Assistant Program Regan HaleyDeSales University, Medical Studies, Physician Assistant Program Rowan StephensDeSales University, Medical...

The Cooperative, Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative

Title: Empowering Children and Families Through Asthma EducationStudent Interns:Meghan MerenichCooper Medical School of Rowan UniversityAcademic Preceptor:Mara Gordon, MDCooper Medical School of Rowan University Anthony Rostain, MD, MACooper Medical School of Rowan UniversityCommunity...

Joseph’s House of Camden (JHOC)

Title: Combatting Barriers to Shelter and Stability With Joseph’s House of CamdenStudent Interns:Seren PalacioCooper Medical School of Rowan UniversityAcademic Preceptor:Mara Gordon, MDCooper Medical School of Rowan University Anthony Rostain, MD, MACooper Medical School of Rowan...

Center For Family Services

Title: Community, Connection, and Care at Center For Family ServicesStudent Interns:Allyson FuCooper Medical School of Rowan University Amritha PillaiCooper Medical School of Rowan UniversityAcademic Preceptor:Mara Gordon, MDCooper Medical School of Rowan University Anthony Rostain, MD, MACooper...

Camden Coalition

Title: Facilitating Healthy Homes With Camden CoalitionStudent Interns:Samuel GingerichCooper Medical School of Rowan UniversityAcademic Preceptor:Mara Gordon, MDCooper Medical School of Rowan University Anthony Rostain, MD, MACooper Medical School of Rowan UniversityCommunity Preceptor:Laura...

Youth Enrichment Services (YES)

Title: Planting the Seeds for Success: A Resource Guide for YESStudent Interns:Tsahaynesh GlahUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, Health Policy & Management Hannah JarvisUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation SciencesAcademic Preceptor:Nina Markovic,...

Reimagine Reentry

Title: Social Media Literacy: Risks, Benefits, and Staying SafeStudent Interns:Ami KlinghofferUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, Behavioral and Community Health Sciences Madelyn SmelkoUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitative SciencesAcademic Preceptor:Zoé M....

Gwen’s Girls

Title: Learning Through Community: Summer at Gwen’s GirlsStudent Interns:Sophia TorresUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Erin ZuoUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, Behavioral and Community Health SciencesAcademic Preceptor:Phillip Schnarrs, PhD,...

East End Cooperative Ministry

Title: From Our Pantry to Your Table: East End Cooperative MinistryStudent Interns:Jessica BoccioUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PCAT Nirali PatelUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PCATAcademic Preceptor:Jason A. Deakings, MSPH, PhDUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Public...

Community Living And Support Services (CLASS)

Title: Expanding Accessibility Within and Outside of CLASSStudent Interns:Katie FerribyUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, Behavioral and Community Health Sciences Ben MessengerUniversity of Pittsburgh School of PharmacyAcademic Preceptor:Mary Goldberg, PhDUniversity of Pittsburgh...

Center of Life

Title: Supporting Student Voices Through Music at COLStudent Interns:Andrew LiuUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Rin SuzukiUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, Behavioral and Community Health SciencesAcademic Preceptor:Martha Ann Terry, PhDUniversity of Pittsburgh School of...

Bible Center Church – The Oasis Project

Title: Six-week Immersive Nutrition Course for Kids K-5 at the Maker's Clubhouse Summer CampStudent Interns:Rhys NicholasUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PCAT Ayo (Olufunmilayo) TelliUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PCATAcademic Preceptor:Thuy Bui, MDUniversity of...

Voices for Independence

Title: The Mind and Muscle Gauntlet: Building Teamwork and Promoting MobilityStudent Interns:Joshua HarbisonLake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Randy Kulesza, PhDLake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineCommunity Preceptor:Tiffany FreyVoices for Independence Rachel...

SafeNet Erie

Title: Personalized Treasures: Fostering Creativity Through Material GoodsStudent Interns:Anna-Maria MarinescuLake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Leah Labranche, PhDLake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineCommunity Preceptor:Traci BletzSafeNet Erie Sandra BurlingameSafeNet...

Mercy Center for Women

Title: Supporting Women and Children Through Health Education, Outreach, and Community-Based CareStudent Interns:Arielle MerkherLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Rachel RebackLake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Prabha S. Awale, PhDLake Erie College of Osteopathic...

LECOM Parkside Regency at South Shore

Title: Shared Stories, Shared HumanityStudent Interns:Ellen CollinsLake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Jack Lee, PhDLake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineCommunity Preceptor:Marie HeberleinLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Institute for Successful LivingCommunity...

LECOM Nursing and Rehabilitation

Title: Threads of Connection: Using a Community Quilt to Foster CommunityStudent Interns:Nabiha MadreLake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Elizabeth Ferrer, PhDLake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineCommunity Preceptor:Jessica Joy, NHALake Erie College of Osteopathic...