Medical Education Research Internship Opportunity

Position Description/Responsibilities: The Program for Medical Education Innovations and Research (PrMEIR) at the Department of Medicine, NYU School of Medicine is seeking a bright, motivated intern interested in pursuing a career in healthcare, health policy, health-related research, or health technology to assist in research aiming to build the evidence base for medical education at NYU and more broadly. Research in this department uses both qualitative and quantitative methodologies to improve graduate medical education.

The intern will assist in all aspects of the research including (but not limited to): conducting literature searches, recruiting patients/subjects by phone and/or in person, data analysis, abstract and manuscript preparation, and other administrative duties.

Applicants must have good interpersonal, writing, and computer skills. Experience with qualitative research methods and data is preferred but not required. Computer programming skills are a plus, but not required.

Time commitment: Part time, 10-15 hours are required per week including weekly research team meetings. Applicants must be able to commit to for the duration of the academic year with the possibility of extension. The position will ideally begin in October (but is dependent on timing of processing paperwork).

Benefits: This is an opportunity to gain experience working on a critical issue in medical education and healthcare and will benefit from working with research team members of diverse, interdisciplinary backgrounds. This position is part of the NYU Division of General Internal Medicine Research Intern Program, and as such the intern will have many opportunities to be mentored by team members, as well as attend meetings and lectures at NYU School of Medicine. Interns often go on to medical school, PhD programs, or paid research coordinator positions.

Compensation: This is an unpaid internship. Current funding for the position cannot be promised at this time. Research interns may have the opportunity to be authors on abstracts and manuscripts, depending on involvement with preparation.

Contact: If you are interested in this position, please send a resume, cover letter, and one reference to Nina Song at [log in to unmask]