Darren Malinoski, M.D. Surgery, Division of Trauma/Critical Care/Burns
Trauma Research Associates Program (T-RAP) – The T-RAP is a newly created program that is focused on facilitating clinical research in the Department of Surgery’s Division of Trauma/Critical Care/Burns at the University of California Irvine Medical Center (UCIMC) in Orange. T-RAP provides undergraduate students first hand exposure to clinical research in Orange County’s only Level-1 Trauma and Burn Center. The T-RAP experience involves a unique blend of first-hand clinical exposure and scientific research, which should serve useful when applying to medical (allopathic and osteopathic), dental, pharmacy, physician assistant and public health programs around the country. Research associates become well versed in the workings of trauma surgery and critical care as well as patient communication and education. Provides opportunities to watch surgical procedures and attend medical rounds with doctors. Students will be required to attend mandatory Friday meetings at the UCIMC from 12:30-2 PM. Other requirements include: 4 hours/unit per week (3-4 units), a minimum of a one-year commitment to the program (including the summer), and a GPA of >/= 3.0. Please email any questions to Dr. Malinoski at malinosd@uci.edu or the program coordinator Fariba Jafari at fjafari@uci.edu.
We would prefer sophomores, but will accept juniors/seniors on availability. There are only a limited number of positions available so please apply as soon as possible.