THIS INTERNSHIP HAS BEEN FILLED AND IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS 

PUBLIC HEALTH GENOMICS GENETIC COUNSELING STUDENT VIRTUAL ROTATION ACTIVITIES 

Internship is unpaid and can be for course credit or work experience.

Responsibilities:

1. Development of program materials (research, draft, finalize, and update) for diverse audiences and purposes. For example: 
   1. Newborn screening (NBS) disorder family fact sheets
   2. NBS disorder fact sheets for primary care and other health professionals
   3. Guidance “tip sheets” for NBS Section Office Specialists and other staff
   4. Update NBS CCHD algorithm and supporting resources
   5. Draft promotional social media messages to support NBS and genomic objectives (e.g., NBS Awareness Month)
2. Assist with the implementation of NBS for disorders added to the IDPH NBS panel 
   1. Workgroups, fact sheets, website updates, etc.
3. Development, revision, and presentation of educational offerings for diverse audiences. For example: 
   1. NBS CCHD training and technical assistance in the rollout of algorithm revision and reporting requirements
   2. Small bite professional development sessions for NBS staff
   3. Updates for the Universal Newborn Screening Advisory Committee (UNSAC)
4. Communication, networking, and outreach: 
   1. Attend section and division meetings as requested
   2. Attend staff, partner, and stakeholder meetings and webinars at the national, state, and local level as opportunities arise
   3. Attend weekly NW GC Journal Club (and other mandatory activities)
   4. Develop and support program activities and outreach (e.g., IL State Genomics
5. Plan (ISGP); Reach Out and Read (IL AAP)) 
   1. NBS Lab interaction through standing and ad hoc meetings and other communications (email, Teams).

 Qualifications: 

• Enrolled in Northwestern University (Feinberg School of Medicine) - Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling.
• Remote position.
• 10-30 hours per week.