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Employment
Opportunities
Great
Opportunity/Competitive Salaries
ACNP
for Thoracic Oncology Surgery details
Status: Full Time
Major Function: Responsible for pre and postoperative
care of thoracic surgery patients.
Cardiopulmonary
Research Science and Technology Institute is an equal opportunity
employer.
2009
Student Intern Research Program
May 25 - July 31
Purpose
The Cardiopulmonary Research Science & Technology Institute (CRSTI)
Student Intern Program is designed to introduce college students to
the medical research environment. The program l includes concepts and
applications of clinical research, basic scientific principles, clinical
outcomes, data collection and management, medical education and training
programs, and the administrative support of these activities relative
to a medical research organization. Interns are given a research project,
assigned at the beginning of the internship, with work continuing throughout
the program. Projects involve data collection, critical thinking, analysis
and a written abstract. CRSTI physicians are recognized nationally and
internationally as pioneers in the field of cardiovascular medicine.
Method
During the ten week program (May 25– July 31) students will rotate
through several areas of concentration within the medical research environment.
Rotations are staggered and students follow an individualized rotation
schedule including each of the following components:
One week
is spent introducing the student to the fundamentals of clinical research
including research design and good clinical practices. Students will
learn to conduct background and literature searches into their project
and become more familiar with the disease state being studied and methods
of clinical research.
Three weeks
are spent observing Clinical Research. They will follow the course of
a research study gaining experience in patient screening and enrollment,
study randomizations, and patient follow-ups. Students will learn about
institutional review boards, consent forms, protocol development, and
clinical research design.
Two weeks are spent in learning the fundamentals of data collection,
data entry, analysis, and statistical review that are utilized for improving
the delivery of patient care. Students will learn data element definitions
as well as participate in database queries and reporting. CRSTI is nationally
recognized as a pioneer in the advancement of clinical quality and research
outcomes.
One week is spent in concentrated clinical experience, shadowing several
different physicians and health care professionals. Shadowing opportunities
include: cardiac surgeons, thoracic surgeons, non-invasive cardiologist,
anesthesiologist, or physician assistant, cardiac catherization laboratory,
and emergency room. Students may also create an alternative shadow experience
based on their special interest at the time of the program.
Finally,
three weeks are dedicated to the completion of the individual research
project. Interns are given a research project, assigned at the beginning
of the internship, with work continuing throughout the program. Projects
involve data collection, critical thinking, analysis and a written abstract.
Findings and abstract are presented through an oral and written presentation
to the research group at the conclusion of the program.
The Internship Program is conducted at the CRSTI office
in Dallas, Texas.
CRSTI
7777 Forest Lane C-742
Dallas, Texas 75230
Intern Hours
will be from 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. However, hours
may be modified at the discretion of the Intern Coordinator to accommodate
meetings, surgeries, etc. Surgical procedures are observed throughout
the 10 week program based on scheduling and patient consent.
Housing
and Transportation
Housing and Transportation are the responsibility of the Intern.
Qualifications
Students must posses a minimum grade point average of 3.2 (4.0 scale),
an interest in medicine and research, and commit to the Internship schedule.
Applicants must be college students (undergraduate any level) or medical
school students at the time of application. Applications from international
students currently enrolled in US educational institutions are accepted
with a valid student visa.
Application Process
Applications will be accepted from Janaury 15 – January 30, 2009.
All applications must be complete and received in the CRSTI office by
5:00 pm, January 30. Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Applicants must provide
the following:
- Typed,
double-spaced essay, 3-5 pages in length:
The essay should address why the student is interested in the medical
field, what qualities/experiences would make them a good intern candidate,
and what they hope to gain/accomplish from this experience.
- Two
(2) letters of recommendation (at least one letter should be from
a teacher, professor, or advisor). Letters should be sealed and signed
across the flap.
- Transcript
- Application
Download the application in Adobe Acrobat format here.
Select candidates
will be interviewed in February.
Interviews are conducted in person or via telephone during CRSTI business
hours (CST).
Candidates will be notified of their status by March 6, 2009.
Completed applications should be mailed to:
CRSTI
Intern Program Director
7777 Forest Lane C-742
Dallas, Texas 75230
Stipend
Interns will receive a certification of program completion and a stipend
of $3000 upon successful completion of the program. Students who do
not complete the entire rotation will receive a proportionate share
of the stipend based on the completed portion of the program.
Students
wishing to participate in the program for course credit may do so and
waive their stipend. The Intern Program Coordinator will work with the
student’s college professor or academic advisor to determine course
credits.
Research Project Details
Interns
are matched to a physician mentor, staff mentor and a research project
based on ability, maturity and level of education. Interns are responsible
for completing the project during the ten week program. Projects are
selected based on several criteria including the ability of the question
to be answered in ten weeks; the relevance of the question, and the
impact the research question has on current practice and the likelihood
of patient outcome improvement. Although students have access to both
a physician and staff mentor, they are expected to work independently.
The ideal student will demonstrate a high level of motivation and self-initiative.
Students will not share the same project unless required by the scope
of the project. Work on the research project could result in publication
in a medical journal, or presentation of research at a medical symposium.
2009
Independent Student Research Program
May 25 - July 31
Purpose
The CRSTI Independent Student Research Program is designed to further
develop the student’s medical research skills. Available only
to students who have successfully completed the CRSTI Internship, this
program further develops and sharpens the student’s ability to
conduct scientifically valid research, conduct analysis and report findings.
Method
Students are assigned a research project, physician mentor and staff
mentor based on their ability, maturity, level of education, and past
internship experience. Independent Research Students work a minimum
of 20 (twenty hours) a week. Schedules are flexible depending on the
research project and stage of completion.
Application Process
Applications for the Independent Research Program will be accepted from
January 15 until January 30. Applicants must provide the following:
- Typed,
double spaced statement of interest in the program, including what
the student hopes to gain from this experience beyond what they achieved
in the internship. Statement should not exceed two pages.
- Two
(2) letters of recommendation (at least one letter should be from
a teacher, professor, or advisor).
- Transcript
- Application
Download the application in Adobe Acrobat format here.
Interviews will be conducted in February.
Candidates will be notified of their status by March 6, 2009.
Completed applications should be mailed to:
CRSTI
Intern Program Director
7777 Forest Lane C-742
Dallas, Texas 75230
Qualifications
Students must have successfully completed the CRSTI Internship Program
prior to application.
Stipend
Research students will receive a certification of program completion
and a stipend of $2000 upon successful completion of the program. Students
who do not complete the program will receive a proportionate share of
the stipend based on the completed portion of the program as determined
by the Program Coordinator.
Program Description
Interns are matched to a physician mentor, staff mentor, and a research
project based on their ability, maturity, level of education, and previous
internship experience. Research Students will be responsible for completing
the project during the program culminating in the writing of an abstract,
manuscript or both. Research students will have the option of observing
surgical and non-surgical procedures. Research students will be expected
to conduct literature searches, collect and analyze data, and report
research findings. Research Students are welcome to attend any Internship
meeting or presentation at the discretion of the student.
If you are interested or would like more information on the Intern Program,
please contact us by e-mail at mbruns@crsti.org
or by phone at 972-566-6820.
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