RESEARCH AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INTERNSHIP

The Research and Quality Improvement Internship Program in the Emergency Department (ED) at Hennepin County Medical Center hosts medical students, undergraduates, graduate students, and post-graduate students interested in medical careers to participate in data collection for academic research projects. As Research and Quality Improvement Interns (RQIs), students are afforded the opportunity to learn basic methodologies in clinical research, interact with patients, and observe the practice of emergency medicine. RQIs participate daily in the innovation of medical practice. The program runs year-round with students generally working 8 hours a week during the academic year. The summer program is an intensive twelve-week program from June through August during which students are scheduled to work 12-16 hours a week. During all terms, RQIs are also expected to work one to two overnight shifts every month. In addition to time spent in the ED, students are invited to attend lectures on selected topics in Emergency Medicine and research methodology.