Inova Biomedical Clinical Internship

We are pleased that you are applying to participate in the Inova Biomedical Internship, which will provide George Mason University undergraduate Bioengineering students with the opportunity to work one-on-one with medical care providers and scientists in a semester long research program. Five to eight internship opportunities will be available at Inova Fairfax Hospital for students to engage in a variety of the research activities. This is an excellent opportunity for students to 1) apply knowledge learned in textbooks to solve hypothesis driven questions, 2) enhance scientific writing and communication skills, 3) search and review scientific literature, 4) analyze and interpret results and 4) receive personal and professional guidance. Participants may be afforded the terrific opportunity to become co-authors on peer reviewed literature and receive letters of recommendation. oo Program Details: In addition to a minimum of 8 hours of research per week, it will be mandatory for participants to attend Inova orientation, weekly meetings If selected, interns would have to fulfill requirements for George Mason University Safety Training & Inova Fairfax Hospital Orientation (HelpB vaccination/waiver, drug screen, background check, etc.) before starting the program. Inova Fairfax Hospital Orientation will require students to provide a social security number. This program is targeted for VSE undergraduate students who will be sophomores, juniors and seniors in Spring 2014. Interns will not receive stipends to participate in the program; however, there will be opportunities for interns to apply for stipends/grants through VAS, NIH, OSCAR etc. Interns will provide their own transportation to and from the Inova.

Course Credit: Students will earn BENG 499 (3 credit hours) course credit for successful completion of the internship program A minimum of 8 hours/week is required to fulfill internship program requirements. Program Benefits: Interns are eligible to compete for the Undergraduate Research Student of the Year Award of the Center for the Study of Chronic Metabolic Diseases, GMU Inova Translational Research Institute, Best Poster Presentation, Best Oral Presentation at variety of conferences, etc. Outstanding interns can receive letters of recommendation to apply for job, graduate/professional programs Interns may be afforded the terrific opportunity to become on pear reviewed literature!

Inova Biomedical Internship Application

Direction: Please email the completed application form and resume to cborke@gmu.edu by 11:59pm November 7, 2013. Please write in the subject line: ATTN: Inova Biomedical [Your first name and last name]. A confirmation receipt will be sent to the applicant. If you do not get a confirmation receipt within 7 days, please email us to let us know. Personal Information:
Full name: Phone number: Major: Mason E-mail address: G number: Mailing Address: Graduation Expected: Preferred Email address: Cumulative GPA: Date of birth:

EDUCATION Please complete the following information regarding the two most recent post secondary schools you have attended Post Secondary School State Date Attended Graduation Expected Credit earned Degree Cumulative GPA

List all college level science, statistics, bioengineering and computer courses completed and grades awarded by September 2013. Please also include in-progress courses for the fall 2013 semester.
Example: STAT 344 Grade: A+

WORK AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES List all work, volunteer experience and leadership positions:

List all honors and awards received:

RESUME Please attach a resume along with this application. PERSONAL STATEMENT Describe why you would like to participate in the Inova Biomedical and discuss your future goals (800 words or less):

OPTIONAL Is there anything else you would like to share with the selection committee (any special circumstances you would like the committee to consider when reviewing your application)?(300 words or less)

I verify that all information in this application is truthful and in compliance with the George Mason University Honor Code. I give my permission to the faculty/staff from the Center for the Study of Chronic Metabolic Diseases, GMU-Inova Translational Research Institute to access my academic record in order to verify the academic standing with George Mason University for the purpose of Inova Biomedical Internship selection.

Applicants E-Signature

Date

Applications must be received by 11:59pm November 7th 2013.

Questions?
Please contact Caitlin Laurence at cburke9@gmu.edu