Research Assistant Program:

St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital

Division of Cardiology

                                           

 

Description

The Division of Cardiology at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital is very active in research.  The Chief of the Division, Jonathan Steinberg, MD sponsors a Pre-Med Volunteer Program to support the research done by the Attending Cardiologists within the department which boasts highly respected specialists in the fields of Electrophysiology, Echocardiography, Interventional Cardiology, Hypertension, Cardiomyopathy, Nuclear Cardiology, and Prevention.  The preparation of the abstracts and papers is supervised by Emad Aziz, DO and the administrative aspects of the Research Assistant Program, including work assignments and rewards are managed by Deborah Tormey, RN, MPH a Research Coordinator at the St. Luke’s site.

 

This is an opportunity to participate in the preparation of an abstract or a paper for publication and to learn what is involved in this process.  There is a great deal of data entry involved; however, there are many rewards to keep the process interesting.  In addition to learning how the abstract publication process works, you will have the opportunity to see cardiology procedures, shadow doctors doing procedures, and learn a great deal about heart disease and the diagnostic tests in use today.  You can expect the rewards to be in proportion to the amount of time and effort you are able to give to the work and we are always looking for ways to make this experience enjoyable and meaningful for you.

 

Volunteers in the past have found that, in addition to experiences provided by the program, they have benefited by being in the company of other Pre-Med students with whom they can share information.  For those who make a significant contribution to a paper there are opportunities to be listed as a co-author.  Those who participate in a serious manner for a significant amount of time may also have the opportunity to receive a personal letter from one of our Attending Physicians as a reference for Medical School.

 

Volunteer Commitment

·           Minimum:  5 hours a week during the hours Monday to Friday

·           Desirable:   2 or 3 days/week during the summer

·           Ideal:           2 or 3 days/week summer with on-going contact during the school year. 

                           This is an on-going operation so the longer you stay with us the more you

                           can learn and experience.  During the school year we are very

                           accommodating to your schedule

 

Volunteer Orientation

·           Hospital required Pre-Med Orientation June 7, 2007 6pm-8pm, Muhlenberg Auditorium

·           Interview with Project Manager, Deborah Tormey (after the Pre-Med Orientation)

·           No prior experience or education required, we will train you in all aspects of the work

 

Contact

              Deborah Tormey at [log in to unmask]