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Job Summary

• Dr. Paula Anne Newman-Casey?s lab is looking for a medical student for a year-long paid research position to serve on clinical and health services research projects in ophthalmology. This is an in-person position at the Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Newman-Casey?s lab works to improve access, quality of care and medication adherence for patients with glaucoma. The goals will be for the student to get exposure to clinical research in ophthalmology with opportunities to participate in the recruitment of patients, perform clinical research studies, work in a research team, publish manuscripts, and to present research at meetings. Dr. Newman-Caseys? website: https://sites.google.com/umich.edu/newman-caseyehealthlab/welcome

Responsibilities*

• Assist study team with aspects of clinical research coordination including but not limited to conducting study visits with study participants including participant recruitment, informed consent and administering surveys
• Data entry into research databases requiring skillful attention to detail
• Work collaboratively by maintaining good rapport and communication with research teams and faculty, as well as patients and clinic staff
• Staff members are expected to work independently when appropriate and regularly exercise good judgment in setting priorities, resolving operational problems, applying policies, procedures, and methods, while maintaining the strictest of confidentiality at all times
• Manuscript development

Required Qualifications*

Medical Student Class-Level M2/M3/M4 or Medical Degree seeking residency gap year

Collaborative and collegial, demonstrates integrity

Respectful and compassionate attitude

Strong computing skills

Excellent patient customer service

Receptive to feedback and willing to grow in this position, which involves learning many new tasks

Able to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adhere to strict confidentiality policies

Previous work experience

Desired Qualifications*

1+ yrs experience in research activities The ideal candidate will show personal initiative in managing work assignments by organizing, prioritizing work in coordination with the PI, and completing tasks on deadlines. The candidate must be able to work independently, work and communicate with the larger team, and regularly exercise judgment in the application research protocols. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and a person who is approachable and compassionate and has the ability to think on one's feet in sensitive or difficult situations. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are required.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

Modes of Work

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Background Screening

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Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.