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Job Description
Location: CedarsSinai Medical Center Los Angeles CA
Mentor: Dr. Atkins Clinical Director Assistant Professor Associate Director of the Radiation Oncology Residency Program
Overview:
CedarsSinai is seeking a highly motivated medical student to join the clinical cancer research team under the guidance of Dr. Atkins. This role offers an exceptional educational opportunity to gain handson experience in cancer care outcomes research with a focus on the cardiovascular effects of cancer treatments including radiation therapy and the impact of SARSCoV2 immunity on heart health in cancer patients.
Role Summary & Objectives:
As a visiting scholar the selected medical student will be immersed in clinical research projects led by Dr. Atkins who will serve as both mentor and Principal Investigator. The student will contribute to studies examining:
- The adverse effects of cancer therapies on cardiac health
- The relationship between SARSCoV2 immunity and cardiovascular outcomes in oncology populations
Key research activities will include:
- Review and analysis of electronic medical records (EMR) radiotherapy treatment plans and imaging data
- Data extraction and entry into CedarsSinais REDCap database and/or secure shared files
- Training in foundational concepts of oncology cardiovascular medicine radiotherapy and clinical database curation
- Exposure to interdisciplinary collaboration with medical physicists oncologists and cardiologists
The medical student will be formally enrolled in several IRBapproved studies including:
- Data Repository for Thoracic and GI Radiotherapy
- Cardiovascular Toxicity in Breast Cancer
- EMBARC Study
Role Activities & Timeline:
This appointment will follow a structured curriculum to support progressive skill development in clinical research:
- Weeks 14:
- EMR data collection focused on health cardiovascular and cancer histories
- Introduction to basic statistical analysis and coding techniques relevant to data processing and machine learning
- Weeks 510:
- Continued data collection
- Development of preliminary analyses and modeling techniques
- Weeks 11onward:
- Integration and application of skills learned to support advanced research activities
Additional Information:
- The student will participate in weekly 1:1 mentorship sessions with Dr. Atkins
- This is a nonclinical role with no interaction with human subjects
- Work will primarily be conducted onsite with the possibility for hybrid work arrangements as needed
- All research activities will be conducted under IRBapproved protocols
This role is designed to be 100% onsite giving you the opportunity to collaborate closely with your team and immerse yourself in the energy of our workplace. Please note that hybrid or remote work options are NOT available for this position at this time.
Qualifications:
- This is an unpaid internship designed specifically for students who are currently enrolled in a bachelors degree program. Candidates who have already completed their bachelors degree or are enrolled in a masters program will not be considered.
Current enrollment in an accredited medical school program
- Strong interest in oncology cardiovascular research and clinical outcomes
- Detailoriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
- Prior research experience or exposure to coding/statistics is a plus but not required
Education & Experience Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
- Must reside in the greater Los Angeles area or surrounding cities while conducting all activities related to the intern or visitor appointment.
- INTERNS: Those participating for academic credit must receive academic credit for the duration of the internship.
- VISITORS: Must be receiving funding from an eligible sponsoring institution (employer educator funder etc.).
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
