The work environment was amazing. I received amazing mentorship and learned a ton.
What I wish was different
Not much. Way better than expected.
Advice
It pays to work hard and prepare because I was so lucky to receive this offer.
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Student Researcher
May - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
I had many opportunities to network and meet with professors and faculty at the hospital, University of Cincinnati and even was introduced to the director of the Cincinnati Zoo. Additionally, I learned so much about immunology, about working with animal models and what a full-time research career looks like!
What I wish was different
The program started off slow and it was a few weeks before I was able to really start working and researching which was very frustrating at the time.
Advice
Keep pushing. There were days or many days in a row where there wasn't much going on in the lab so we didn't have any work or were forced to read scientific paper after scientific paper. But we continued to ask grad students if they had anything we could do or could watch and sometimes it paid off. Also, this was my third summer of applying for research jobs and I didn't hear about this one until March, which is pretty late, and I was expecting to get denied once again, but this time it worked out. So just because you don't get in or don't get the job this summer, don't give up try again. Sometimes it has less to do with you and more to do with funding or something else totally out of your control.
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Student Trainee
May - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
Lots of direct observations, opportunities to ask questions & interact with staff psychologists and expand on knowledge in hands-on ways.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be prepared for anything! Flexibility is key in an experience like this. Be willing to do new things and change your schedule around.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
I enjoyed working with children and researching auditory processing disorder. It was such a hands on and interactive experience and I really made the most of all of the opportunities presented, such as MCAT help, etc.
What I wish was different
I wish that I could have had the opportunity to see other areas of medicine besides the ENT department.
Advice
Make the most of every opportunity presented.
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Financial Analyst
May - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
I loved the team I was a part of. The amount of collaboration and connectivity the team possesed was amazing.
What I wish was different
Financial analysts spend a lot of time behind their desks so I would've liked more customer face to face interaction.
Advice
Go in early. Stay late. Work hard and ask questions. Giving my full self to the job is what made it great.
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Research Biostatistician
May - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
Learned about various machine learning techniques and applied them on EHR data to make real and impactful discoveries
What I wish was different
Advice
Apply through SURF, go to events organized for that program
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Research Assistant
May 2018 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Apply to as many labs as possible to have the best chance at getting hired!
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Research Technician
May 2018 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
Incredible work environment and learning experience
What I wish was different
Research takes time so I wish I could have been involved longer!
Advice
Use every opportunity to learn. Campuses like CCHMC are incredible for college students.
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Clinical research intern
June - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
The staff and environment was great. They encouraged us to learn and take advantage of all the opportunities within the hospital and Cincinnati community
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Don’t hesitate to ask questions or for connections to an area your interested in. The doctors want to help you in your journey to medicine
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Health Promotion Intern
May - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
The work environment, my employers, the positive energy, drive for the work being done, etc.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have started sooner
Advice
Don't give up on trying to find an internship, show determination and prove to be hard working.
