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The Department of Emergency Medicine operates a robust Research Assistant program, with over 30 Research Assistants actively participating.  The program provides a supportive role for the multiple research projects of Emergency Medicine faculty and residents. The program is comprised of volunteers, most of whom are enrolled in college pre-professional courses and interested in pursuing careers in healthcare.
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​All Research Assistants participate alongside providers in a clinical setting  in a supportive role, while interacting with patients and completing research objectives in a caring and professional demeanor. 

Objectives

• Enrollment of subjects in active research studies
• Abstraction of data from clinical records per individual study protocols
• Development of study databases and data dictionaries
• Maintenance of studies and compliance with IRB/HIPAA regulations
• Attendance at weekly shifts (4 hour minimum) & mandatory monthly staff meetings

Applying

Application Process Overview

• ​Letter of Inquiry​
• ​Background correspondence
• Interview/Decision
• Hospital Onboarding
• Training ​

Recruitment cycles for the program are typically held during the Spring and Fall semesters of each year.

The Spring 2023 application cycle for Research Assistants is now closed.
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Please Contact Flaviona Bufi with any questions at:
​fbufi@soundphysicians.com.