Intern/Aide

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

ID: 7355740 (Ref.No. 25383-en_US)
Posted: Newly posted

Job Description

Summary

The EXPANSE Program (Expanding the Pipeline of Academic Neurosurgeon-Scientists through Education) is an NIH/NINDS-funded R25 initiative developed in partnership with the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS). This program is designed to recruit and train medical students from institutions without affiliated neurosurgical departments.

The intern will participate in an immersive summer research experience within NIH-funded neurosurgery laboratories at Baylor College of Medicine. Responsibilities include engaging in hands-on, competency-based training in advanced neuroscience research methodologies and contributing to ongoing research projects under faculty mentorship.

Participants will also take part in a structured, longitudinal educational curriculum that extends beyond the summer program, focusing on research development, clinical insight, and preparation for careers as clinician-scientists in neurosurgery.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to academic neurosurgery, strengthen research skills, and build foundational competencies for a future in medicine and scientific investigation.

Job Purpose

Provides temporary administrative or laboratory support to a department while gaining practical work experience.

Job Duties

Performs entry level administrative or laboratory duties.
May observe tasks related to field of study or career interest.
May assists with special projects/programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Must be enrolled in high school, trade/vocational school or higher education institution.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.

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