Clinical Operations Research Intern - Pediatric Plastic Surgery

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

83d • Onsite

About The Position

Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, in conjunction with the Michigan State Plastic Surgery residency training program, offers a 1-year research internship (July 2027-2028) designed to provide excellent exposure to clinical, systems-based research in pediatric plastic surgery. Optional projects can cater to interests in adult reconstruction, hand and breast surgery. The research intern assists with manuscript writing and submissions, study protocols, preparing abstracts/presentations, and other related project documents. This position is responsible for the submission and management of Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications and annual renewals, preparation of study files, data acquisition, and study proposals/designs. The research intern will also supervise a recurring group of medical students with projects and interests in plastic surgery. This is a yearlong position housed in the Office of Research Support (OSP). The research intern will be able to participate in all the didactic and clinical educational programs of the residency program throughout the year. The research position at Corewell Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is ideal for a third-year medical student demonstrating an interest in plastic surgery who seeks a gap year before their fourth year in medical school and applying to integrated residency programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Preferably enrolled in an MD program at an accredited university.
• Preferred High School Diploma or equivalent
• Currently enrolled in high school or have graduated from high school, or are enrolled in a university pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in the area of accountability.
• May also be a recent graduate from an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program.

Responsibilities

• Assists faculty with the development and implementation of research projects.
• Assists with writing grant proposals and manuscript development.
• Assists with abstracts and prepares presentations for scientific conferences.
• Assists with regulatory requirements and collaborates with the ORS to ensure compliance with IRB quality assurance processes.
• Maintains records of new protocols, amendments, and IRB activities/updating regulatory binder as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern