Clinical Operations Research Intern - Pediatric Plastic Surgery

Applications will be accepted until December 1st, 2026.

About the role

Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, in conjunction with the Michigan State Plastic Surgery residency training program, offers a 1-year research internship (July 2027–2028) designed to provide excellent exposure to clinical, systems-based research in pediatric plastic surgery. Optional projects can cater to interests in adult reconstruction, hand, and breast surgery.

This position is housed in the Office of Research Support (OSP) and is ideal for a third-year medical student demonstrating an interest in plastic surgery who seeks a gap year before their fourth year in medical school and applying to integrated residency programs. The research intern will participate in all didactic and clinical educational programs of the residency program throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Assists faculty with the development and implementation of research projects.
• Assists with writing grant proposals and manuscript development.
• Assists with abstracts and prepares presentations for scientific conferences.
• Assists with regulatory requirements and collaborates with the ORS to ensure compliance with IRB quality assurance processes.
• Maintains records of new protocols, amendments, and IRB activities/updating regulatory binder as needed.
• Performs data acquisition and study proposals/designs.
• Submits and manages Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications and annual renewals.
• Prepares study files and related project documents.
• Supervises a recurring group of medical students with projects and interests in plastic surgery.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Preferably enrolled in an MD program at an accredited university.
• Preferred: Currently enrolled in high school or have graduated from high school, or are enrolled in a university pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in the area of accountability. May also be a recent graduate from an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

Schedule

• Full-time position.
• Day shift: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
• 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
• No weekend work required.

Primary Location: SITE - Secchia Center - 15 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids, Department: Sponsored Programs Research Clinical Operations HDVCH - Grand Rapids Hosp.