2011 - NIH Clinical Center - National Institutes of Health
2011 - NIH Clinical Center - National Institutes of Health
2011 - NIH Clinical Center - National Institutes of Health
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Some volunteers use their contribution as a wayto try out an area <strong>of</strong> interest.Tiffany Murray (atright, with her supervisor Justine Harris) workedas a pharmacy technician in a retail setting, butwondered if she would prefer work in a hospitalsetting. Murray <strong>of</strong>fered some advice to thoselooking to get the most out <strong>of</strong> their volunteeropportunity:“Be dependable and committed …Grasp everything.Ask questions.”MORE ABOUTVOLUNTEERSTo learn about volunteeropenings and to apply,visit http://clinicalcenter.nih.gov/volunteers.Post-baccalaureate Intramural Training ResearchAward fellows (post-bac IRTAs to <strong>NIH</strong> insiders)spend a year or two at <strong>NIH</strong> between theirundergraduate studies and pursuit <strong>of</strong> an advanceddegree. For those with plans to apply to medicalschool, the CCVolunteer Program <strong>of</strong>fers patientcareexperience. Volunteering in patient-care areassupplements IRTAs’ laboratory or administrativeassignments to humanize translational researchand develop skills not found in a textbook.“I think one <strong>of</strong> the most important parts <strong>of</strong>being a doctor, no matter your specialty, isknowing how to communicate,” said Nizar Dowla(at right with microphone), a fellow with theCC Rehabilitation Medicine Department whoplans to pursue a career in pediatrics. Dowlaspent two hours a week in the department’smain playroom, interacting with kids.SWEET TREATS WIN SMILESThe Seventh Annual <strong>Clinical</strong> <strong>Center</strong> Gingerbread House Contest made a sweetappearance again in 2010. Entries were displayed in the Hatfield Building atriumthrough the December holiday season. Patients, staff, and visitors cast ballots for theirfavorite.This year’s competition drew 28 entries and more than 2,500 ballots cast.First place went to the 3NE Disney firehouse, with the 3SE North Toy Story 3 insecond, and 7SE Alice in Wonderland taking third.WJLA featured the <strong>Clinical</strong> <strong>Center</strong>’sgingerbread house competition in a “Good Morning,Washington!” segment withDr. Clare Hastings, chief nursing <strong>of</strong>ficer, leading the welcoming cheer.ANNUAL REPORT <strong>2011</strong>• 49
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