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Clinical Research and Shadowing Internship

EpiBuild
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ALL INTERESTED SHOULD TAKE OUR PRELIMINARY SURVEY TO DETERMINE IF THIS INTERNSHIP IS A GOOD FIT. THE END OF THE SURVEY INCLUDES INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO OBTAIN AN APPLICATION FOR THE INTERNSHIP.

Note: Internships are hybrid virtual research and hands-on clinical observation opportunities in Chicago, IL and completely virtual for those outside of Chicago.

Check with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.

Ideal for:

  • Pre-med students looking for clinical observation experiences.
  • Pre-law students interested in medicolegal topics to research.
  • Business or nursing students interested in healthcare management, interacting with insurance billers/payers, and the business of medicine
  • Computer science students looking for clinical or biomedical informatics projects.
  • Pre-Health students looking for real-world application, clinical observation, healthcare management, public health, or understanding of the business of medicine experiences.  Including but not limited to students of:
    • Nursing
    • Physician Assistants
    • Nutritionists
    • Social Work
    • Psychology/Sociology
    • Public Health
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Health and Wellness
    • Clinical Technologists
    • Laboratory Science
  • Business students interested in the business side of healthcare.

Training

  • Candidates complete professionalism training before being placed for clinical shadowing and management experiences in a clinic in Chicago. Our training program is in accordance with the National Association of Colleges and Employers Career Readiness Competencies:
  • Professionalism Training (Work-life balance, company culture, critical thinking, written/oral communication, and equity and inclusion.)
  • Execution of standard protocols for root cause analysis, compliance/regulation)
  • Management (Personnel, project, and portfolio management)
  • Project: (Leadership, teamwork, technology, career & self-development, execution, portfolio management)
  • Research: Training materials on basic science and clinical research and research commercialization, including FDA, CPT, etc.
  • Clinical: Shadowing a doctor in a clinic in Chicago.  Learning medical topics, providing scribe assistance, and understanding the business of medicine.

Responsibilities (Hybrid)

  • Virtual Component: 
    • Complete the onboarding/training and then take on projects.
    • Curate, validate, and evaluate medical information.
    • Access bibliographic databases at a university level.
    • Research the most up-to-date information on diseases.
    • Collaborate with business and development teams.
    • Work with other team members on projects.
    • Help us grow as a company and community.
    • Take on other similar tasks based on your skills and the company’s needs.
  • In-Person Component: Clinical shadowing and healthcare-related experience 1-2 days out of the week
    • Shadow a top primary care doctor in Chicago.
    • Learn how to build rapport with patients.
    • Act as a medical scribe to coordinate the EpiFinder project and the clinic.
    • Support the current clinic staff.
    • Conduct preparation for clinical research or public health projects.
    • Learn about the business side of medicine: insurance, pharma, etc.
    • Research medicolegal topics encountered.
    • Ideal for pre-meds or individuals looking into clinical or healthcare-related industries and projects.

Qualifications

  • INTERNS: if based in the U.S.A., must be currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. institution or pursuing an Associate's, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in the relevant field
  • Must have a compassionate, patient, respectful, non-judgmental, and understanding demeanor towards all people.
  • Hard skills in your respective major.
  • Soft skills and willingness to learn how to build rapport.
  • Professional - positive and mature behavior.
  • Reliability–you consistently do what you say you will do, are on time, and will be willing to help and contribute in person.
  • Commitment—you refuse to quit/resign/disappear just because things get challenging.
  • Discernment–able to follow orders and do exactly as told while understanding when it is appropriate to take the initiative.
  • Detail-Oriented–Strong attention to detail, ability to read and exactly follow written instructions, high self-motivation, organization skills, methodical and thorough
  • Humility–an ability to listen and take feedback as an opportunity for growth, a commitment to learning new skill sets as required, an ability to admit when errors are made and learn from mistakes
  • Humor--A sense of humor (We’re serious about this one)
  • Selfless–A team-player mentality
  • A GPA reflecting a strong work ethic

Optional, but nice to have

  • Some experience with WordPress, CSS, HTML, and JavaScript
  • Experience with graphics programs such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and more (does not need to be exactly these)
  • Ability to think on your feet and thrive in a dynamic startup environment
  • A portfolio of research papers showing a clear understanding of the medical field
  • Experience with ontologies
  • Experience in the healthcare industry
  • Experience with Google Drive and Slack

Most of our applicants are college-level pre-med students. However, we also consider recent graduates and high-achieving high school students interested in the medical or healthcare domain.

Don’t leave your personality at home. We see diversity as a strength; each unique perspective enhances us as a community.

Benefits

  • The opportunity for direct, clinical observation experiences that are rarely granted to undergraduate students who require such experience to apply for healthcare-related programs.
  • The opportunity to learn what it takes to be a health professional and gain real-world experience to pad a resume
  • An incredible team of smart and supportive professionals.
  • Experience working in a startup, solving real-world problems.
  • Opportunities to attend conferences and events in your field at no cost to you.

Details

  • This is an unpaid internship where most of the time is spent on NACE-Compliant professionalism training and researching biomedical topics relevant to the clinic or digital health initiatives in the EpiFinder project.
  • After the training is completed, interns must come to the clinic at least one day a week.  Ideally, those students should be at the clinic 2-3 days a week.
  • Interns are expected to stay for at least 4 quarters. Many stay for a year or longer.
  • You must be able to commit to 15-25 hours per week. (For high school students, 10-15 hours is enough.)
  • Some educational institutions require prior approval before the start of an internship. It is the responsibility of the student to check with their institution to be sure they meet any requirements before they accept a position.

Applying

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, gender/sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We pride ourselves on being a diverse and inclusive community.

Check with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if they require academic credit hours to engage in this internship or satisfy the criteria for receiving academic credit.

About the EpiFinder project

The EpiFinder app empowers doctor-patient communication using our proprietary software to “find the epiphany” moment. EpiFinder’s clinical decision support software helps doctors collect patient data to assess chronic medical conditions. Our focus is neurology, but we’re looking to expand to other conditions of interest in the primary care setting. In our patient health and wellness app, patients enter their symptoms into our patient app. Next, the tool presents this data in a standardized, easy-to-read format. It is designed to share the information with their doctor. A Mayo Clinic study showed our app was as accurate as doctors in diagnosing epilepsy. We aim to improve the time it takes to arrive at an accurate diagnosis, helping patients get better care sooner. Opportunities for clinical shadowing for those located in Chicago.

About EpiBuild

EpiBuild helps “build the epiphany” of entrepreneurs and businesses by providing graphic design, web design, app development, marketing, and other business services. We aim to develop and grow an ecosystem of partners that complement each other’s needs, products, and services. This includes, but is not limited to, investment, estate planning, real estate, insurance, education, health and wellness, and healthcare industries. From cute animal websites to high-converting funnels, we do it all.

GSK Medical Center

A pediatric / family practice clinic at 5140 West Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, has served the Austin community in Chicago for nearly 50 years.  Dr. Tito Yao has been consistently listed as a “Top Doctor” in Chicago for decades.  His willingness to work with and teach students while practicing is unparalleled. We are working with this clinic to evaluate the current workflow, evaluate and guide readiness for digital health initiatives, and eventually implement customized technologies.