Emergency Medicine Research Associated Spring Recruitment
ABOUT
We seek to admit highly motivated and competent students who have an interest in volunteering in the hospital, want to learn more about emergency medicine, and demonstrate a desire to assist with clinical research. We will be hosting Live Q&A Sessions via Zoom, and also releasing an EMRA Info Session Video towards the end of Week 1 for those interested in learning more about EMRA and the application process (details below). For the Fall 2023 Recruitment Cycle, our primary interviews will be held remotely and our secondary interviews will be held in-person.
COFFEE CHATS
– In Person Coffee Chat (Location: Ackerman Union Meeting Room 2408): Monday, October 2th from 7:00 – 9:00 PM
– Virtual Coffee Chat: Friday, October 6th from 6:30 – 8:30 PM on Zoom (https://ucla.zoom.us/j/93909150046)
INFO SESSIONS
– Info Session Video Presentation can be found on emra.dgsom.ucla.edu under the Recruitment tab (available at the end of Week 1)
– Live Info Session Q&A #1: Wednesday, October 11th from 6:30 – 7:30 PM on Zoom
– Live Info Session Q&A #2: Friday, October 13th from 6:30 – 7:30 PM on Zoom
– Live Info Sessions Q&A Zoom Link: (https://ucla.zoom.us/j/94755416676)
– Please submit questions that you would like us to answer during the Q&A here: https://forms.gle/wXXqdkZhU2jdHtJB6
RECRUITMENT TIMELINE
– Application link can be found at https://emra.dgsom.ucla.edu/pages/recruitment
– Application opens: Friday, October 13th at 11:59 PM
– Application closes: Friday, October 20th at 11:59PM
MORE INFO
Website: https://emra.dgsom.ucla.edu/pages/recruitment
Instagram: @emraucla
BENEFITS
Students in Emergency Medicine Research Associates (EMRA) are given the opportunity to:
– Assist with clinical research trials & observational studies
– Obtain UCLA Research Credit (SRP Med 99)
– Accrue Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center volunteer hours
– Shadow emergency medicine physicians
– Obtain letters of recommendation from Emergency Department faculty sponsors
– Observe resident education simulation sessions
– Attend faculty guest lectures
– Network with other pre-medical students
– Take advantage of MCAT prep discounts
– Partake in mentorship opportunities (Physician, Medical Student, or Senior EMRA mentors)
– Utilize EMRA’s Premed Resources Folder (MCAT and Med School Application resources)
– Attend Professional Development Events (Resume/CV reviews)