Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Volunteer Positions: Genetics, Mount Sinai School of Medicine


Volunteer positions in Genetics at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine available starting this January through the spring semester.

We are looking for highly responsible, organized pre-health students who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine or clinical research. The individual would be responsible for assisting in data management in ongoing clinical trials, natural history studies, and other research focused on urea cycle disorders and other rare inborn errors of metabolism. There are opportunities to participate in study visits, assist with IRB submissions, attend case conferences and grand rounds, and shadow physicians in the medical genetics metabolic clinic (pediatric and adult). 

ELIGIBILITY 
The applicant must be a sophomore, junior,  senior, or post-baccalaureate student. Research experience, patient experience, and/or completion of biochemistry courses and research methods courses are preferred. 
POSITION DESCRIPTION

The position requires that the applicant be available for at least 10 hours a week, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, for the duration of the spring semester, with possible opportunities to continue through the summer. This is an unpaid position. Our offices are located at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine on the Upper East Side of Manhattan (99th St and Madison Ave). This is an excellent research opportunity for students planning on applying to medical school, PA programs, nursing school, or MPH programs. 

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Nina Schrager (nina.schrager@mssm.edu).

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