Research Experience for Accelerating Careers in Healthcare (REACH)
Application Deadline: March 31, 2024
Join Us for This Unique Opportunity
Participate in an eight-week paid research experience in the Department of Surgery at Atrium Health Charlotte.
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What
Eight-week paid research experience in the Department of Surgery at Atrium Health - Charlotte. Selected students will be participating in ongoing research projects, and will also have opportunities to participate in shadowing experiences, educational conferences, community-service activities, mentoring sessions, and social events.
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Why
The purpose of REACH is to increase interest in, and insight into, the rewarding career opportunities that exist in the field of healthcare for undergraduate URiM (Under-Represented in Medicine) students, and to enhance the likelihood of gaining access to careers in healthcare through direct engagement with, and mentorship by, successful medical professionals.
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Who
Undergraduate URiM* students who are currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate institution, and who are interested in a career in the healthcare field. Preference will be given to students have completed at least 2 years of college and 4 or more semesters total of science/math.
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When
Official dates for the program are June 3 – July 26, 2024. Selected students will need to complete a comprehensive 2-4 week onboarding process prior to the June 3 start date.
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Where
The majority of REACH activities will occur on the campus of Atrium Health-Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Community-service activities will be focused on the communities we serve adjacent to our campus. Opportunities may exist to work remotely for some research-related activities, but housing, and transportation to and from Medical Center campus and community-service project sites will be the responsibility of the REACH students
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How Much
Students will be compensated at an institutional rate of $17.50 per hour. Based upon an anticipated 40-hour work week, and an 8-week program, overall compensation will be approximately $5,600.
