Graduate Student Clinical Intern

Job Description

Job Overview

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Position Description: Graduate Student Clinical Intern

The Graduate Student Clinical Intern will participate in a part-time clinical learning experience under the direct supervision of Dr. Neda Nikbakht, for an approximate duration of one year. This internship is meticulously designed to provide hands-on exposure to a comprehensive range of activities including outpatient clinical operations, patient flow management, and clinical research-related tasks within a dynamic academic medical setting.

The intern will have the opportunity to observe and actively support clinical visits, assist with essential non-clinical documentation, and contribute to data collection processes as deemed appropriate. Through these experiences, the intern will gain invaluable insight into critical areas such as clinical decision-making processes, the intricacies of multidisciplinary care approaches, and the practical application of translational research practices.

This position is fundamentally educational in nature and is specifically intended to complement and enhance the student’s ongoing graduate-level coursework.

Key Responsibilities

• Under direct or general supervision, performs a variety of tasks requiring limited independent judgment.
• May research, compile, and prepare routine or ad-hoc reports.
• May research and maintain records, files, and logs.
• May initiate or maintain contact with customers, vendors, or contractors and respond to, research, and resolve inquiries of a routine nature.
• May organize meetings or other venues and arrange for logistical needs such as set up, handouts, reports, speakers, and clean up.
• May assist in developing, implementing, and managing programs or projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a graduate student in a college or university pursuing a graduate degree.
• Completion of an undergraduate degree is required, and the applicant must be in good academic standing.
• College transcripts are required as part of the interview process.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to the employee.

Additional Details: Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination.

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