Academy of Medical & Public Health Services
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January 14, 2013
i volunteered at AMPHS for about a year. They have a great cause and an awesome enthusiasm to work for that cause. As a volunteer I was able to aid in the production of programs and carrying out of services that related to the health of the community the organization targeted, which is the non or under insured of the NYC area. Everyone who volunteers for AMPHS believes in the organization and the dedication of senior staff rubs off on you.
I have had a unique experience with this organization that I will not soon forget.
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2012
January 6, 2013
I've been with AMPHS for two years and I had a wonderful experience working with them. AMPHS has gone through quite a few changes throughout the two years and it was great to have been there to see it all happen. I started out as Research & Development Associate and was promoted to Vice President of Corporate Development within the year. I managed all of AMPHS' fundraising events, campaigns, and marketing efforts.
Since AMPHS was a start-up nonprofit, all the volunteers got to dabble in a little of everything from health screenings to grantwriting. The sky was the limit. So not only did I managed the Corporate & Business Development teams, I was also a clinical volunteer performing various screenings on community members in Sunset Park every third Saturday of the month. We also started up a medical arts & humanities e-journal/magazine and I had the pleasure of being the editor. Since my passion was writing as well as medicine it just worked really well for me. You truly have to be a multitasker when you're at AMPHS, but it has been wonderful experience working at AMPHS and I will miss everyone.
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2012
November 30, 2012
I am currently volunteer at AMPHS. It has been an unique and amazing experience. When I first applied to be part of the organization I was full of joy and hope to be part of a big change, thankfully I was chosen to be a Community Engagement Associate. It was a great experience which allowed me to learn and get involved into american culture while I was helping people in need. Helping is the most heartwarming feeling I have experienced so far. I am truly thankful to be part of AMPHS family and help as much as can.
Since July I changed my role within the organization. I am currently Marketing and Outreach Associate, as a volunteer I am truly happy to keep helping members of the community and at the same time writing for the newsletter. I really believe in AMPHS mission and its commitment to the community.
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2012
August 9, 2012
I had a rather unique and beneficial experience at AMPHS. I had an interest in HR and was looking for an internship and my sister found this organization. Thankfully I was chosen to intern and it was a great experience, First and foremost I must say they staff at AMPHS is first class. Whenever I needed assistance all of the Senior Staff members who were in the office were more than willing to lend a helping hand. The work that AMPHS does in the community is amazing. I was present at one of the health screenings at a church and it was heart warming. The fact that everyone who was participating was there out of the goodness of their heart was commendable. The community members who attended all left satisfied and their needs were all met. I was able to acquire many skill including operating the SalesForce database among other skills. I truly had a unique experience at AMPHS and I believe this experience can get my foot in the door if i chose to pursue HR upon graduation
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2012
August 9, 2012
The Academy of Medical and Public Health Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free/low cost health services for community members that would otherwise have no access to these services. This organization holds monthly health screenings free of charge at their sunset park office. They have participated in many health screenings around their neighborhood, in churches and senior centers to name a few. Beyond the background information, the experience I have gained from this organization has been insurmountable. Volunteers have firsthand experiences that are rare in other health based organizations. I personally interact with the community members and I feel like I have an active part in helping these community members change their lives. I have learned so much from AMPHS. The volunteers have opportunities that are hard to come by, especially if you have no formally training in the medical field. But the CEO Hewett Chui makes sure his staff is fully competent in dealing with community members. This includes surprise reviews of the skills we’ve learned in one of the many courses AMPHS conducts like the HeartSaver First aid class. I’ve learned the basic fundamentals of providing health care in terms of measuring blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, etc. My proudest moment was practicing those skills on my family members and friends with the confidence of someone who has been doing this for a while. I can say that volunteering with AMPHS has helped me to understand the importance of health care in America or lack thereof. The time I spent volunteering with AMPHS cemented my desire to go into the medical field but has also kept me grounded knowing that the road won’t be easy, but it will sure be worth it. AMPHS has grown a lot since I began my internship in July 2011, and this organization will only get better.
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A lot
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Quite well
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2012
August 8, 2012
I used to volunteer at AMPHS, and although I'm young it was a very joyful experience for me. I got to work and help community members at their health screenings and events. Even though AMPHS is a small non profit, I hope it will continue to grow and help more people.
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Some
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Quite well
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
August 8, 2012
I worked as a summer intern for AMPHS and found it to be a valuable experience as an introduction to the nonprofit field. AMPHS is a small, relatively new nonprofit, but they are ambitious with their projects and where they see themselves in the future. Volunteering in their offices and in the community at health screenings was rewarding; I felt that I was making a direct impact on the organization and on community members.
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A lot
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Quite well
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
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July 1, 2012
1 person found this review helpful
I participated in the medical bootcamp program this past winter and it was a great experience. I learned so much in just one short, intense week. The program was very well organized. Now I am back at AMPHS working as a summer volunteer in Corporate Development. I am learning so many things about nonprofit business, such as ways to fundraise as well as keeping direct contact with people and helping out in our free health screenings. AMPHS has given me all the great qualities and knowledge that I would need to work in nonprofit.
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Quite well
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2012
3 people found this review helpful
May 27, 2012
3 people found this review helpful
I went to the 2012 Summer Session I Medical Bootcamp. The bootcamp fee I paid went fully into AMPHS programs, so I guess that makes me a "donor." The bootcamp was everything I wanted and more: many class subjects, hands-on learning, passionate teachers in different stages of their careers (MCAT tutor, law school professor, medical auditor, etc.), and a friendly staff who made me feel right at home. For example, when the program ended and I told the volunteers I had one day to explore New York before I went home, everyone took the time to help me figure out all of the great places I had to go to before I left. Even though my NY experience is a very small concern, that warmth was telling of the volunteers' instinct to help others any way they can. I saw the volunteers in their offices so often that I forgot that they have paying jobs outside of AMPHS. These committed people pour all of their free time into this great nonprofit, and I believe in their ability to improve community health. I'll miss being there a lot!
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May 26, 2012
I attended the AMPHS Medical Bootcamp this summer and it was a great experience. The program really spoke to the depth and value of key aspects of medical school. It included courses that provided a plethora of knowledge that gave me a taste of the difficulty in learning and studying at the medical school level. The bootcamp definitely gave me a lot to think about in terms of commitment, general knowledge, ability to interpret quickly and others that I will need to develop to ensure my passion in becoming a doctor.
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