Internship in Medical Social Sciences:
We are looking for a volunteer intern to join our research team in assisting with a research project at the Feinberg School of Medicine in the Department of Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern University. This opportunity would be a great fit for anyone interested in pursuing medical school or graduate programs in psychology, behavioral health, or public health. Through this internship, you will gain hands-on experience working with experts in the field, and you will have access to Northwestern’s state-of-the art research facilities. You will also have the chance to develop and refine your research skills.
The study with which the intern would be assisting are part of the Biopsychosocial Mechanisms and Health Outcomes Program. The primary project for which we currently need volunteers involves a technology-based psychosocial intervention for men with advanced prostate cancer.
The intern will assist with various tasks in support of the study, including:
- Reviewing patient medical records (usually electronic)
- Screening these records for participant eligibility
- Sending letters and making phone calls to recruit potential participants
- Conducting phone screeners potential participants
- Making follow-up calls
- Preparing study materials (i.e. paper assessment forms, saliva sample kits, etc.)
- Data extraction from participant medical charts
- Other required data entry
- Miscellaneous tasks as needed
Interested individuals must commit 12 hours per week, which can be split among 2 or 3 days, depending on your schedule. We request that you make a commitment of at least 6 months for this position. Please note that you will be working on-site in our research office, located in the Streeterville area of Chicago. Interest in psychological, social and/or medical research is preferred; prior experience working with cancer patients is ideal. Spanish language skills are also preferred but not required.
If you wish to apply, please send your resume/CV to the following address: jessica.thomas@northwestern.edu.
