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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
All Regions
02/15/2012
$3,200

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Deadline: Feb. 15, 2012

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center offers undergraduates the chance to explore clinical and basic science research in laboratories in the Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. The primary goal is to provide students with a foundation for making career choices in the biomedical sciences. Students have the opportunity to work with one of more than 500 faculty members at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, many of whom have active research programs that cover all areas of pediatric medicine, including the study of developmental biology, congenital disorders, genetic diseases, cancer, cardiology, neurology and immunology.

The program is 10 weeks long, and students are paid a stipend of approximately $3,200. In addition to hands-on laboratory experience, students participate in various academic and social activities with students from other summer programs at the University of Cincinnati. The SURF Program includes two scientific writing classes, an ethics in research seminar, an introduction to bioinformatics and a career day. At the end of the summer, students present their research in a poster session, and a lecture is presented by a distinguished keynote speaker.

As a SURF Program participant, you will meet students from all around the country who have come to Cincinnati for the summer to explore the possibility of a career in biomedical research. You’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in one of our cutting-edge laboratories, working under the supervision of our world-renowned research faculty and taking full advantage of the opportunities available in a professional research environment.

You will also have the opportunity to take research-oriented training courses and participate in research seminars, journal clubs, career days and a research poster competition.

In addition to lab work and class time, you will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of cultural and social activities throughout the summer. You might go on a canoe trip or to a Cincinnati Reds game, spend a day at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden or Kings Island, see a concert at Riverbend Music Center, or see a play at the Aronoff Center, Playhouse in the Park or Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati.

Interns should arrange for health insurance coverage. Parking and access to the University Recreation Center are also available to SURF students.

We hope you will join us for an exciting and stimulating summer of scientific exploration.

Eligibility
Freshman, sophomore and junior undergraduates and outstanding high school students in their junior or senior year (with a 3.0 or better GPA) are eligible to apply to the SURF Program. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents and have an interest in a career in biomedical research or medicine. Criteria for selection include academic record, answers to essay questions and interest in obtaining research experience.

Applicants are encouraged to specify their areas of research interest and / or specific mentors they wish to work with. This will allow us to better match students with appropriate mentors.

Housing
Housing is available at the University of Cincinnati or Xavier University; both are a short shuttle bus ride from the Academic Health Center. For more information, visit: www.med.uc.edu/SURF/dorm.cfm. Interns who wish to arrange their own living accommodations can often find one-bedroom apartments close to campus for about $300 to $400 per month. You can find a summer apartment to share or sublet at cincinnati.com, which lists Cincinnati Enquirer classified housing ads.

Award
The stipend for summer 2012 is approximately $3,200.

Contact Us

For more information on the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program or the application process, contact:

Wanda Downton
Coordinator, SURF Program
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
3333 Burnet Ave.
MLC 7007
Cincinnati, OH 45229

Phone: 513-636-9281
Email: wanda.downton@cchmc.org

Novice Researcher, Student Researcher, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Researcher
Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse of the Year Award
Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
All Regions
04/01/2012
$1,000

Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse of the Year Award

This award recognizes a CPON or CPHON who has made significant contributions to pediatric oncology or hematology nursing; oncology nursing service; and who has supported and promoted oncology nursing certification. The Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse of the Year will receive $1,000 and be presented with a crystal award at the Recognition Breakfast for Oncology Certified Nurses at the APHON Annual Conference.

Application Deadline: April 1

Award Criteria
Nominees must demonstrate accomplishments in the promotion of oncology nursing certification; and oncology nursing service; as well as in one of the following areas of pediatric oncology or hematology nursing; clinical practice, education, or research.

Promotion of Oncology Nursing Certification

Actively promotes oncology nursing certification among nursing colleagues, other healthcare professionals, and healthcare consumers

Service

Enhances the image of oncology nursing among the general public
Participates in community affairs, legislative activities, or in organizations that affect nursing
Enhances the image of oncology nursing among healthcare professionals
Participates in community education
Pediatric Oncology or Hematology Nursing Practice

Candidates must demonstrate accomplishments in ONE of the following areas (nominee, nominator, and recommendations must all address the same area):

Clinical Practice
Develops or uses creative approaches to pediatric oncology or hematology nursing which enhance quality patient care
Serves as an example to inspire pediatric oncology or hematology nurse peers
Demonstrates a commitment to the care of persons with cancer and their families

Education
Participates in the education and development of nurses
Participates in patient/family teaching
Participates in educating other disciplines about pediatric oncology or hematology nursing

Research
Participates in the research process
Applies research findings to nursing practice
Conducts research which positively affects pediatric oncology or hematology patient care

Eligibility Criteria

Nominees must be CPON® or CPHON™ certified at the time of nomination and award presentation.
Nominees must be currently licensed as RNs (or possess equivalent foreign credentials).
Members of the ONCC Recognition Subcommittee and the ONCC Board of Directors are not eligible to be nominees, to nominate others, or to provide recommendations for nominees.

In addition:

Each nomination must include completed Nomination Information, Biographical information, and two Recommendations/Letters of Reference.

The two Recommendations/Letters of Reference must be from individuals other than the nominator or nominee. Only two Recommendations may be submitted; additional recommendations will not be considered.

All materials must be submitted online. It will be the responsibility of the Nominator or Nominee (if a self-nomination) to provide the requested information, and to upload the supporting References/Letters of Recommendation with the online application.

Completed nominations must be submitted by April 1.

Incomplete or late nominations will not be considered.

Additional materials or supporting documentation will not be considered.

All decisions of the ONCC Recognition Subcommittee and ONCC Board of Directors are final.

Award recipients must agree to be recognized in ONCC Certification News, and/or other publications approved by ONCC.

Oncology Nurse, Pediatric Oncology Nurse, Registered Nurse