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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 2024 application cycle for Research Assistants is now OPEN! Deadline for applications is Dec 5, 2023. 
Please see the flyer below for further instructions on how to apply.
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Please Contact Roberto Zachero  with any questions at:
roberto.zachero@unlv.edu