Research Associates
Rewarding Work with an Interdisciplinary Team
The THANC Foundation’s Research Associates interact with an interdisciplinary team of doctors and scientists to write and publish scientific papers and posters. They have presented their work to a variety of head & neck and thyroid-related conferences and have published manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals including Laryngoscope, Thyroid, Head & Neck, and JAMA Otolaryngology. Research Associates also independently obtain institutional review board protocol approval and are involved in consenting patients. Research Associates follow patients throughout their entire clinical course, collect data for clinical studies, and review patient charts.
Working Together to Push the Needle Forward
Collaboration
Research Associates work together on many levels to gain professional team experience by leading the development of many patient education initiatives. Currently, the THANC Foundation fosters a nationwide thyroid cancer database system and recently launched an educational website for head and neck cancer patients and their caregivers.
Immersion
Research Associates spend one day per week observing thyroid and head and neck surgery in the operating room. They develop an understanding of the role of surgery in the treatment of thyroid and head and neck cancer patients, as well as how medical professionals from different specialties work together on patient care from diagnosis to treatment and ultimately to rehabilitation.
Qualifications
This is a full-time position with a required one-year commitment. Research Associates must hold a bachelor’s degree and have a strong interest in pursuing a career in medicine. Applicants should have a robust scientific background and previous experience in a clinical environment is desired as well. Applicants must have completed the MCAT before their start date.
Accepting Applications for 2022!
Make sure to submit your application and recommendation letters for the 2022 Research Associate program by Tuesday, February 1, 2022.
Application Process for 2021 is now closed.
We are no longer accepting applications for 2021. Please come back soon. Registration will re-open in November 2021 for the 2022 season!
