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Student Innovators Summer Program - June 6 to August 1, 2012
The Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation at Children’s National Medical Center invites graduate, undergraduate, and advanced high school students to apply for the 2012 Student Innovators Summer Program.
Student Innovators will spend two months working on well-defined research projects with Institute physician-scientists and bioengineers in a unique training program focused on biomedical innovation theory and practice. Projects will be based on current work in bioengineering, pain medicine, immunology, systems biology, and innovation management.
The program begins with introductory sessions addressing the theory of innovation, covering topics such as creativity, brainstorming, intellectual property, product development, and biomedical ethics. Student Innovators will be required to produce written summaries and a final presentation of their projects at the end of the program.
Selection will be based on a review of the application, which includes a resume, professional references, a personal statement and a short essay, and on an interview conducted in person, or by phone or videoconference. This appointment carries with it a small stipend. (Note that students who require a visa to participate in this program may not be eligible to receive a stipend). Students are encouraged to seek academic credit for their work at their home institution (as an independent study or internship).
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This experience convinced me that I want to be a physician who integrates clinical practice with research, and bridges the gap between basic and clinical research to make a valued impact on the health of women, children and their families in our communities.” – Kay-Anne, Howard University Graduate, 2011 Student Innovator
This program impacted me greatly by giving me insight into what it takes to design and manufacture medical devices, which is also what I hope to do in the future.” – Josh, University of Michigan Sophomore, 2011 Student Innovator
The multidisciplinary nature of work at the SZI is really quite extraordinary, and makes for a brilliant multitude of eye opening experiences in the science and medical worlds/fields.” – Salma, George Mason University Senior, 2011 Student Innovator
I loved the freedom with which we/I could roam the hospital and contact physicians. It allowed me to push my project to new levels, and I learned how research at a large hospital stimulates success and fosters integration of knowledge from different disciplines.” – Adam, Duke University Senior, 2011 Student Innovator
DEADLINE FOR SUMMER 2012: FEBRUARY 29, 2012
For more information or an application, please contact:
Martha M. Houle, PhD, Director of Education
Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation
Children’s National Medical Center
Washington, DC
EducationSZI@childrensnational.org
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