Research Intern - Cancer Survivorship

Research Intern - Cancer Survivorship

13 Sep 2024
Texas, Houston, 77001 Houston USA

Research Intern - Cancer Survivorship

The Cancer Survivorship Program aims to address the outcomes of cancer and its therapy and improve cancer survivors' health and quality of life through integrated programs in patient care, research, prevention, and education. This position will support our goals by contributing to research and quality improvement project data collection and analysis.LEARNING OBJECTIVESGain a comprehensive understanding of basic research methodologies, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches.Develop skills in managing and organizing research data, including data entry, cleaning, and validation. Acquire proficiency in medical record review and data abstractions.Conduct comprehensive literature reviews to identify gaps in current research and inform study design. Support the development of research-related publications, abstracts, and posters.ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSApplicant must hold a bachelor's or master's degree. Degree must have been obtained recently (within 1 year) Health (Health Promotion; Public Health; Health Education); Business (Administration, Management, Finance)Virtual appointment - must be available during business hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm

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    JC52506297
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  • Full-time
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  • Hiring Company
    MD Anderson Cancer Center
  • Date
    2024-09-14
  • Deadline
    2024-11-12
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