CHeT REAL Program
University of Rochester
Project
Class of 2026, 2025, 2024
Engineering/ Math/ Computer Science, Natural and Biomedical Sciences
Bioethics, Biological Sciences: Neuroscience, Biology, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Epidemiology, Health, Behavior, and Society, Human Computer Interaction, Statistics
This program, organized by the Center for Health and Technology (CHeT), is designed to offer quality, interdisciplinary experiences and to better prepare students for the next step in their research-related path. The program is an unpaid internship for the spring semester that includes, but is not limited to, building a partnership with an experienced clinical research coordinator, gaining hands-on research experience, learning valuable skills in grant writing, resume building, and protocol design, as well as advancing personal and professional development. This is a four credit semester-long internship with the potential for in-person responsibilities. However, exceptional students with interest may continue working at CHeT after the program’s conclusion.
We welcome applications from students of all academic backgrounds, such as biology, public health, engineering, finance, computer science, and more; anyone interested in clinical research and the intersection of health and technology will find value in this program! Previous interns have taken on responsibilities like market research, data entry and management, attending team meetings, and programming with REDCap. One of the strongest assets of this program is the abundance of mentorship available to students. Each intern will be paired with a clinical research mentor. They will also have opportunities to learn from other members of the CHeT Team, and senior leaders at CHeT. Our staff come from various cultural and educational backgrounds and they each contribute to the work being done at CHeT in unique ways. This puts students in a position to gain valuable knowledge from a multitude of people and perspectives. In addition to hands-on work alongside the CHeT Team, REAL program students will complete a brief curriculum designed to cover clinical trial conduct and procedures. By the end of the semester, our students will leave with confidence in their clinical research experiences and will have gained critical skills in research design and implementation as well as professionalism. Please note this program is not a wet lab and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds to take part in groundbreaking clinical research.
To apply, please fill out this form: https://is.gd/CHeTREALprogram