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These case studies were written by recent interns. They will provide you with the following information:
- Host Organization
- Learning Objectives
- Major and Minor Project Descriptions
- Typical Day
- Benefits of HCC Workshops
- Internship's Connection to Career and Academic Goals
- Long-Term Benefits of Experience
- Suggestions for Future Intern
- General Comments
Case Study
- Organization - Connecticut Health Foundation, New Britain, CT
- Major Project - Medicaid-sponsored medical interpretation
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- Organization - Brookside Community Health Center, Boston, MA
- Major Project - Screening patients in pediatrics, internal medicine, and OB/GYN
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- Organization - California Health Care Safety Net Institute, Oakland, CA
- Major Project - Writing project reports and request for proposals to receive funding
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- Organization - Asian Health Services, Oakland, CA
- Major Project - Preparing materials for an interpreter training class for individuals interested in medical interpretation
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- Organization - The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Princeton, NJ
- Major Project - Maintain database of projects and create reports
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- Organization - Newton Wellesley Hospital, Newton, MA
- Major Project - Working with CFO in hospital's budgetary process by tracking projects funded
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- Organization - T.H.E. Clinic, Inc., Los Angeles, CA
- Major Project - Design a clinical pathway for diabetes treatment
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- Organization - Venice Family Clinic, Santa Monica and Venice, CA
- Minor Project - Draft flowchart for Medi-Cal Newborn Health Insurance Enrollment program
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- Organization - Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston, MA), Revere Health Center (Revere, MA), Chelsea Health Center (Chelsea, MA)
- Minor Project - Develop treatment plan designed to enhance communication skills of an aphasic patient
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