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CIRT Student Internship Program

Under the direction of Daniel S. Berman, MD, the Cardiac Imaging Research Team (CIRT) Student Internship Program (SIP) provides a unique opportunity for students to learn the in's and out's of medical research through directly working on ongoing studies in an environment devoted to clinical and outcomes research.

For academic year interns, the program is geared towards students who thrive in independent work settings, and the focus is on the hands-on experience with ongoing research studies. For the summer program, CIRT additionally sponsors a wide range of activities that may include a cardiac imaging lecture series featuring distinguished clinicians and researchers, lunchtime talks on career development topics, a team debate on a current issue in cardiology, basic biostatistics training, mentorship for an independent research project, and a research oral presentation day.

Specific assignments vary, but interns generally assist with 1) collecting follow-up data from research subjects and medical records for the Nuclear and/or the CT Database Studies, and 2) collecting clinical data from research subjects during visits.

Students eighteen years of age or older who are US citizens or permanent residents and are currently enrolled at least half-time in an accredited US college or university are eligible to apply. Previous SIP interns have included both undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in pre-med, public health, or medical school programs. Previous research experience is not required. Stipends are given upon successful completion of the internship. Housing and/or transportation are not provided.

2009-10 Academic Year Internships
Internships during the academic year provide busy students with an opportunity to get involved with research. Program dates and schedules are flexible to accommodate class schedules, and interns are expected to be at the Medical Center 8-12 hours per week. The number of openings vary each term, but there are usually 2-3 students each term.

* All positions for Fall 2009 have been filled.

To Apply

Applications for Winter/Spring 2010 will be available starting Nov. 1, 2009. To receive an application, send us an email at CIRTinternship@csmc.edu.

A complete application includes the following:

• Application Form
• Personal Statement
• Letter of Recommendation
• Current Resume or CV
• Official Academic Transcripts

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