Any Research assistant internships?

Redfish11 · May 30, 2014

Research money is extremely tight, so most Doctors can not afford to pay anyone. So as long as you are okay with not being paid, make sure that you tell them that. The best way to find labs or individuals doing clinical research (besides networking) is to look through the research sections of websites and approach anyone who is doing research that you are interested in. Also I would look up the physicians at teaching hospitals in the departments that you are interested in Pubmed to see if and what they have published. If their research is interesting contact them.

If you find someone to take you on they will push through all your paperwork. Starting with HR almost never gets you anywhere as they are worried about filling paid, long term positions. The applications almost never trickle down.

Hope this helps.

Natasha A., CNA, LVN · May 30, 2014

Yes, you were very helpful. Thank you. I had an opportunity to intern with the research coordinator at a clinical research center early Feb, but turned it down due to work hours and now wished I did it. It has been a little difficult and I've emailed kaiser and a few teaching hospitals. I did get a response to volunteer once a week at a mental health organization. I would help raise funds for mental health research and work with media outreach team. I am looking forward to it. :)