Intern @ Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

INTERN

BRAIN ASSESSMENT RESEARCH LAB

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD

Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Fort Belvoir, VA

We seek energetic, well-organized, detail-oriented, responsible individuals to work as unpaid interns on a longitudinal clinical research project. This work is conducted at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. The research project, directed by Dr. Connie Duncan, involves assessment of brain structure and function in injured Service Members with mild traumatic brain injury. Patients are followed over time to evaluate clinical outcome, with an emphasis on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Brain indices include event-related brain potentials, neuroimaging, and neurocognitive performance. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, scheduling subjects, escorting patients to appointments, data entry, data quality checking, and occasional administrative tasks such as photocopying, test and interview folder assembling, and general cleaning of lab equipment. 

Candidates with an excellent academic record, previous research experience and/or experience with Microsoft Excel and data entry are highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented environment is essential. Candidates who wish to work at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital will need access to a car as it is not easily accessible by public transportation. 

This position is ideal for someone who seeks experience in clinical research. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and we request a commitment of at least 8-10 hours/week during the school year and 10-15 hours/week during the summer months. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, résumé, transcript, and completed application by email to the team’s Research Coordinator, Dr. Margeaux Auslander, at Margeaux.Auslander.ctr@usuhs.edu. 

Internship Application

Thank you for your interest. Please fill out this brief questionnaire; feel free to use as much space as needed. Return to anne.mcfarland.ctr@usuhs.edu

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Name:

University:

Expected Year of Graduation:

Major(s) and Minor(s):

·         What three words would you use to describe yourself?

·         What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?

·         Tell us about any experience you have had with data entry, and/or other detail-oriented tasks.

·         Circle any of the following you have had experience with and describe your proficiency:

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Power Point

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

E-prime

SPSS

Adobe Photoshop

Dreamweaver (or other web design program)

MATLAB

Other (list program & proficiency):

·         How many hours per week can you commit to this internship? ________________

·         What hours are you available to work during the coming semester?

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·         Are you interested in working for more than just one semester?