Research Associate Internship
The Research Associate (RA) Internship is an innovative volunteer program for enthusiastic and inspired college and post-baccalaureate students. Created by the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Emergency Medicine, the internship grants students an opportunity to experience and observe multiple aspects of clinical research. The program consists of clinical and non-clinical research shifts based in the Emergency Department. The program offers the committed student a unique experience to furnish a wealth of knowledge about the numerous options for a career in healthcare. This school-year long or summer intensive unpaid research internship will expose participants to a diverse spectrum of clinical research investigations occurring in the Emergency Departments of Bellevue Hospital Center, NYU Langone Medical Center, and NYU Lutheran.
RA interns will develop basic research skills and become an integral part of research projects and grants occurring through the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Emergency Medicine. They will be taught how to collect, enter and analyze data, and maintain databases. RA interns will participate in laboratory meetings and gain Principal Investigator mentorship and/or shadowing experiences. RA interns will also become oriented to the Institutional Review Board and other Human Subjects courses.
Successful in-state RA interns who commit to at least a school-year will be eligible to apply to become Chief RAs. Chief RAs are expected to commit to 12 hours/week and assist in training and orienting new RA interns. Chief RAs work closely with PIs and/or their Research Coordinator to fulfill and help meet the respective project's deliverables. RA chiefs will also have the opportunity to continue clinical volunteering within the ED.
This experience permits RA interns to be exposed to new and innovative research, and develop a comprehensive understanding of clinical research.
Requirements
The RA Internship is a very demanding program and requires a great deal of commitment on the part of the student. We accept applications year-round, but only accept students into the program to begin in the Fall-Spring and Summer sessions. Fall-Spring RA interns can expect to work at least two, four-hour clinical shifts and one, two-hour non-clinical shift per week for a total of 10 hours per week during the length of the school year.
Summer RA Interns are required to commit to at least four, four-hour clinical shifts and one, two-hour non-clinical shift per week for a minimum of 18 hours per week during the summer.
RA interns are also expected to attend study meetings when new research studies are starting in the ED.
Shifts take place each day of the week, including weekends, in four-hour time blocks. The first shift is 8am-12pm, and the last is 8pm-12am.
Application Process
The application cycle for the Summer 2017 Internship is now OPEN. The application will close Friday, February 24, 2017. The Summer 2017 Internship will take place during the following time frame: June 1st, 2017 – August 31st, 2017.
*Fall 2017-Spring 2018 Research Associate Internship Application will open in May 2017*
We are actively recruiting SPANISH and NON-SPANISH speaking Research Associates. For SPANISH-speaking applicants, please indicate your level of proficiency in your application.
We invite applications from mature, committed, and motivated students who fully accept the demands of the RA Internship and have a willingness to participate enthusiastically in all aspects of the program. We encourage applications not only from students with a strong interest in healthcare (aspiring doctors, nurses, nurse-practitioners, physician assistants, clinical psychologists/psychiatrists, and clinical social workers), but also from students who are uncertain about pursuing a career in healthcare. Students who have completed at least one year of undergraduate studies are eligible to apply. Though research experience is preferred, it is not necessary.
Two letters of recommendation are required in order for your application to be reviewed. Letters of Recommendation must be written and directly sent in by a non-relative. Letters cannot be faxed and must include a completed Letter of Recommendation Cover Sheet and physical signature. Letters should be e-mailed either to Michelle Shum at EMResearchAssociates@nyumc.
Michelle Shum
Ronald O. Perelman Department of Emergency Medicine
462 First Avenue, Suite A345
New York, NY 10016
Ronald O. Perelman Department of Emergency Medicine
462 First Avenue, Suite A345
New York, NY 10016
For questions or concerns, you may contact Michelle Shum at EMResearchAssociates@
