Research Intern (Academic Credit) - Department of Neurology - Per Diem (On-site)

Cedars-Sinai•Los Angeles, CA

102d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a leading research institution committed to advancing scientific knowledge and innovation. Our team is dedicated to conducting ground breaking research and providing meaningful learning opportunities for aspiring scientists. Join us and contribute to our mission while gaining invaluable experience in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Dr. Shlee Song invites you to consider this great opportunity to join her dynamic team! Overview of Department & Mentor The research of Shlee S. Song, MD, focuses on acute stroke therapies and neuroimaging. Acute stroke treatment has evolved greatly over the past few years. Our stroke program conducts multiple research trials testing acute stroke treatments, stroke prevention, and stroke recovery. Role Summary & Objectives This internship will provide and introduction to clinical research. The intern will be taught the importance of human subject’s protection, HIPAA, research compliance, IRB review, data entry, and detailed records and logs. Role Activities & Timeline Role Activities and curriculum (skills to be learned) over the course of 1 year: This internship will provide experience with clinical research trial set up, data review, data abstraction, data entry, and overall clinical research study workflow experience. They will learn about acute ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, other neurological disorders, stroke prevention, and different treatments. They will also learn about the importance of human subject protection, HIPAA, and research compliance. Month 1-2: Completion of citiprogram courses, GCP, HIPAA, research compliance, and review of research protocols and overview of stroke research program. Month 3-4: Research study specific training, data abstraction, and data entry training. Month 5-12: Continue assisting with data entry and data abstraction projects, attend study meetings, assist with patient visits and help with research workflow, and literature reviews. Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents. Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.