This email is a paid announcement being sent as a service to Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital @ HackensackUMC. Please direct your inquiries to them. [http://files.ctctcdn.com/e482d0f4101/3c166867-3430-4cb2-8b7e-82ce5d3bb495.jpg]<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rfUOmsblMSHc1b2as2cuJPEJn9NBQ7NWhGtHrXXC3_y6rHU8fn8nxwyJ2TdlWo5op0EOrXJEPM9P34OF-wN5V9g02ZTNKzy4FpeuhrfjRQutb1GMJk-dmowiX-5j3wAu2NdiElvTELFa4v-xkcnJSSD2vYOr38Lfsrqm8e_o7Ic5sQuJeOPEDeuiUKamdIBwpdpsBsbuLGD4VCiEa-3PYR855g6AOBayU_uyBbr-m5JTcUtGpbPQWSlFg__wNvyh&c=7DlYX7srEs4khqfYi_Nay-rnujPdNk6dmSYNGkRc6elZ_Si5fyCxoQ==&ch=2UA5ldS8W7SNpvjO2l-gzsZUu9kIRzwh3n43o3F1G4ZAFOgOoakjCg==> 2016 Volunteer Summer Clinical Research Program Application Requirements & Qualifications Application materials must include a completed online application, a resume, unofficial transcript, and two letters of academic recommendation. Letters of recommendation should be sent directly from the letter writers. Letters of recommendation should be sent electronically to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. On the letters of recommendation, please put "Letters of Recommendation" in the subject line. If your application is not received by the deadline stated we will not be able to consider you. Application Process All application materials must be submitted and received by February 16, 2016. All applicants will be notified regarding acceptance early in April. Program Dates Program start date June 6th, 2016 thru July 29th, 2016. Contact Information The 2016 Summer Clinical Research Internship is coordinated by The Children's Hospital Research Department. Questions regarding the internship and/or application process should be directed to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. [http://files.ctctcdn.com/e482d0f4101/3d267eb3-ca21-416c-bac9-77c345ef0ca1.jpg]<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rfUOmsblMSHc1b2as2cuJPEJn9NBQ7NWhGtHrXXC3_y6rHU8fn8nxwyJ2TdlWo5op0EOrXJEPM9P34OF-wN5V9g02ZTNKzy4FpeuhrfjRQutb1GMJk-dmowiX-5j3wAu2NdiElvTELFa4v-xkcnJSSD2vYOr38Lfsrqm8e_o7Ic5sQuJeOPEDeuiUKamdIBwpdpsBsbuLGD4VCiEa-3PYR855g6AOBayU_uyBbr-m5JTcUtGpbPQWSlFg__wNvyh&c=7DlYX7srEs4khqfYi_Nay-rnujPdNk6dmSYNGkRc6elZ_Si5fyCxoQ==&ch=2UA5ldS8W7SNpvjO2l-gzsZUu9kIRzwh3n43o3F1G4ZAFOgOoakjCg==> 30 Prospect Avenue Hackensack, NJ 07601 Description Hackensack University Medical Center offers an 8 week clinical research program during the summer to outstanding undergraduate, post baccalaureate, and medical students interested in gaining clinical research experience. Examples of previous clinical research track are listed below: * Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics * Rheumatology * Hematology-Oncology * Endocrinology * NICU The 2016 Summer Clinical Research Program in Pediatrics at Hackensack University Medical Center offers pre-medical and medical students the opportunity to work closely with a faculty mentor on one or more research projects related to their specific sub-specialty. The primary focus of the volunteer program is clinical research and writing. Each departmental track of the program will grant admission to 1-2 students. These students will have the unique opportunity to join a faculty member in completing an ongoing research project and/or create a new project proposal with his or her mentor's guidance. Research volunteers will also gain valuable insight into the publication process, including opportunities to participate in co-authorship of research projects in peer-reviewed pediatric journals. While participating in the program, volunteers will be invited and encouraged to attend lectures of interest available through the Department of Pediatrics at The Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital. Weekly lectures on topics pertaining to clinical research process will be provided, at which time students will also be encouraged to discuss their progress and trouble-shoot any issues that come up. There will also be opportunities for students to shadow clinical staff members throughout the program to provide clinical exposure. Students who are interested in science, medicine, and clinical research are encouraged to apply to the 2016 Summer Clinical Research Program. The program is open to undergraduates, post baccalaureate and medical students. The ideal applicant is a student aspiring to attend a graduate program in medicine with a strong academic record and an interest in pediatrics. [http://files.ctctcdn.com/e482d0f4101/cbd077ad-d8ef-4c5b-86a8-ff88b71411a4.jpg]