New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Fellowship

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Who Are The New York Cancer & Blood Specialists?

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists is dedicated to the mission of providing patients with cancer and blood disorders world-class, patient-centered affordable care in their communities, close to family and friends.

 

As one of the Nation's leading community cancer centers, they are committed to providing the highest quality care to patients. At NYCBS, they diagnose and treat every kind of cancer and offer patients state-of-the-art treatments, clinical trials, and comprehensive support services to treat the mind, body, and soul, not just the cancer.

 

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists support students along their pathways to success and strive to prepare the next generation of healthcare leaders to become compassionate advocates for health and healing throughout Long Island’s diverse communities and neighborhoods.

 

What is the New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Fellowship?

The New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Fellowship provides dedicated student Fellows with unprecedented access to the region’s leading cancer specialists with several locations across Suffolk County.  Fellows work side-by-side compassionate caregivers including physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers and other health care professionals learning industry standards, best practices, technologies and more.  The Fellowship provides generous financial support to select eligible students enrolled in Suffolk County Community College’s nursing, human services, business/accounting, communications, nutrition and allied health degree programs.

 

What is the Fellowship Award Amount?

The New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Fellowship provides eligible Fellows with a Fellowship stipend of up to $3,000.

 

Am I Eligible?

Continuing students enrolled in nursing, human services, business/accounting, communications, nutrition and allied health degree programs at Suffolk County Community College who have achieved a 3.0 GPA are eligible to apply:

  • Continuing student
  • Achieved a 3.0 GPA or better
  • Submit an essay of 250 words or less explaining your interest in serving as a New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Fellow
  • Commit to 100 hours per semester of fellowship experience at one or more of the New York Cancer & Blood Services facilities

Frequently Asked Questions 

Is there an application deadline?

 - No, rolling applications are accepted. Please submit as soon as possible. 

What if I am an international student?

- International Students may need to apply for CPT and take a class in order to be eligible to be involved in an other internship off campus. Please connect with the Office of International Students (Maria Contreras Hernandez) Kreiling Hall Room 102, Ammerman Campus, 631-451-4773 contrem@sunysuffolk.edu.

Are there opportunities for internships, Full-Time positions or volunteering?

- Possibly given applicant background and availability from New York Cancer and Blood Specialists. 

 

Who we are

The Suffolk Community College Foundation’s mission supports student access to quality education and vocational skill training by providing scholarships, emergency loans, hardship grants and funding for program development. Additionally, the Foundation seeks to engage alumni to maintain their connection to the college, to support foundation events, philanthropy, student mentorship and internship opportunities.

For information on eligibility and the application process, contact:

Sylvia A. Diaz, PhD, LMSW

Executive Director

Suffolk Community College Foundation
533 College Road – The Cottage
Selden, NY  11784

631-451-4846

foundation@sunysuffolk.edu

Attend an Information Session

Wed March 1 3:30 PM Information Session with NY Cancer and Blood Specialists 

Zoom Meeting ID: 646 211 7082

Passcode: Career

Thur March 2 11:00 AM Information Session with NY Cancer and Blood Specialists 

Meeting ID: 646 211 7082

Passcode: Career

 

Watch Recorded Information Session

Passcode: L!&Y6D$K

 

 

Applications Closed