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NONDUKE STUDENT/INTERN

CompanyDuke Careers
LocationDurham
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 19, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The medical student research assistant will support prospective clinical trials involving children undergoing surgery or procedures under general anesthesia, specifically focusing on studies related to adaptive sensory environments and perioperative methadone use. Responsibilities include assisting with data collection, patient follow-up, and preliminary data analysis for IRB-approved studies.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
250
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Duke Health Technology Solutions is a robust, specialized division of Duke University Health System dedicated to the development and management of enterprise IT systems. A 2018 Davies Award Recipient, Duke Health is nationally recognized for IT and information management as the first healthcare system to be awarded top honors by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) for inpatient, ambulatory and analytics health information technology capabilities. As a ‘Most Wired’ health system, our employees are among the top-skilled IT experts in the Triangle and work with leading scholars and researchers across Duke University to develop innovative technologies that support our mission of delivering tomorrow's healthcare today.
About the Role
School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

 

 

Job Description: 

The medical student research assistant will help support prospective clinical trials in children having surgery and/or procedures under general anesthesia. The student will be directly involved in the following IRB-approved studies: 

1. Pro00115978: The Impact of Adaptive Sensory Environments on the Perioperative Care for Children with ASD. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of adaptive sensory environments and individualized behavioral plans in children undergoing outpatient procedures requiring general anesthesia. 

2. Pro00117598: Perioperative Methadone Use for Cleft Palate Repair: A randomized controlled trial. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of methadone in pain management in children undergoing cleft palate surgery. 

The student will assist with data collection, patient follow-up, and preliminary data analysis.



Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.



Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchangeof ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve of this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.


Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $0.00 to USD $0.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family- friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/


Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Key Skills
Data CollectionPatient Follow-upPreliminary Data AnalysisClinical Trials SupportIRB Protocols
Categories
HealthcareScience & ResearchEducation
Benefits
Medical Care ProgramsDental Care ProgramsRetirement Benefits