MRC Summer Internship

• 10 weeks, June – August
• 40 hours per week
• Weekly lecture series that includes topics related to research design, biostatistics, engineering, and current advances in orthopedic research
• Weekly journal club
• Symposium where interns will present their research findings

Clinical Research Interns will work with clinicians, engineers, statisticians, and researchers. Research activities include literature reviews, chart reviews, data collection, and preparation of manuscripts. Interns will present their research findings during the last week of the internship. Interns will also be offered opportunities to shadow various clinical professionals and attend relevant lectures. Research experience is preferred but not required.

1. Develop a testable research hypothesis;
2. Interpret research findings;
3. Understand the relevance/clinical implications of research findings;
4. Identify and understand potential sources of bias;
5. Develop an oral presentation to communicate research findings to orthopedic clinicians and researchers.

Applicants will need to submit the following:

1. Cover Letter
2. Current Resume/CV (with GPA)
3. One paragraph describing your interest in orthopedics and/or biomechanics, specifically this internship, and how this opportunity fits into long-term goals and plans (250-word limit)
4. Brief timeline of your future plans, including applying to professional/graduate school
5. Two References (Name and E-mail address)
6. Blinded cover letter (remove your name as well as the name(s) of the colleges and/or universities you have attended)
7. Blinded Resume/CV (remove your name as well as the name(s) of the colleges and/or universities you have attended)
   
   Note: Any extra materials, including letters of recommendation, will NOT be considered. Due to the competitive nature of this internship, applications with a 3.25 GPA and lower will not be considered.
   
   Questions? MRC@Childrenscolorado.org

Engineering interns can expect to utilize and adapt technology as a data tool for clinicians. This encompasses problem solving and optimizing technological tools. Projects may include incorporating motion capture technology into routine physical therapy, surgical evaluation, rehabilitation, or clinical decision making. Interns will be asked to give a final presentation of their work. In addition to these activities, interns will be offered opportunities to shadow various clinical professionals and attend relevant lectures.

1. Gain a working knowledge of the collaboration between clinical teams and engineers;
2.  Learn how to describe engineering results and concepts to non-technical professionals;
3. Complete and present an engineering specific project relating to a clinical need;
4. Understand technological applications and limitations in medicine.

Engineering Research Internship Application Requirements

Qualifications:

1. Engineering major with a vested interest in medicine and/or bioengineering
• Current Juniors and higher preferred
2. Comfortability with coding and experience learning new software preferred
3. MATLAB experience is strongly preferred

Applicants will need to submit three documents:

1. Cover letter
2. Current resume/CV (with GPA)
3. Single-spaced document describing the following:
• One paragraph describing your interest in biomechanics, specifically this internship, and how this opportunity fits into long-term goals and plans (250-word limit)
• A brief timeline of your future plans, including applying to professional/graduate school or target industry sector

Note: Any extra materials, including letters of recommendation, will NOT be considered.

Questions?  MRC@Childrenscolorado.org