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What are some proactive things I can do to increase my chances of getting a return offer at MGH after my internship ends?

the best tip I would have is to keep a good relationship with your PI or boss and let them know that you really did enjoy the work you did during the summertime. Keep in touch during the months and ask if there would be any openings for a full time position. People usually enjoy people who have p...
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How can I market myself to Mass Gen Hospital recruiters who may be at my school's career fair?

I don't have a great answer for this one, because I applied directly to my position at MGH without going through a campus recruiter. Generally, it's good to be able to show your research experience, including volunteering in a lab at school, writing a senior thesis, etc. As with most jobs nowaday...
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Pointers for a candidate going into an interview at MGH?

They require 4 references checks before they offer you a position, start asking around for references so you are prepared. The offer is rescinded if you cannot provide them quickly or they don’t respond in time. Have back ups.
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What are insightful questions to ask a Massachusetts General Hospital recruiter at a career fair or during an interview?

Do any of my previous skills match work your currently look for? Can CNA skills in mother baby lead to a job as an RN there? Do any of my career goals align with any job you are trying to fill? Could work in that position while I finish the required education?
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What's a typical day like for a research assistant at Massachusetts General Hospital?

a typical day looked like going into the office where my two PIs and other student research intern were. I had my own desktop but also brought in my laptop just to look at data better. My project had me focusing on reading MRI images and learning how to use data analysis systems such as xterm to ...
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What will it take for me to succeed at MGH?

When it comes to internships at Massachusetts General Hospital, you have to be able to convey a constant curiosity for the work that the doctors are doing. You want to show that you are interested, you want to ask questions, and you always want to ask to see if there is anything that they want yo...
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Can I get some feedback on the company culture at MGH?

Generally very collaborative and supportive. RAs are generally recent college grads who are looking for experience prior to grad school or med school, so you find yourself in good company. However, as with graduate school, one's experience can depend on their specific PI/boss. My PI was extremely...
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Did you receive some sort of training before starting your job at MGH?

There is minimal training needed. Most training is hospital affiliated HIPPA training, and various safety protocols.
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I know MGH is one of the top hospitals in the nation... Having worked there, do you agree it is a good place for someone to start their medical career?

MGH is a great place to kickstart a career in medicine or biomedical sciences. One is exposed to a great amount of possibilities and a vast network of likeminded individuals. MGH is an inspiring institution filled with bright minded peoples.
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What can I expect during a typical day as a research intern at MGH?

I had a really positive experience as a research intern at MGH – my coworkers were very friendly and invested in my learning experience and growth. A typical day can vary widely depending on the specifics of your position, but for me, the beginning of the internship was mainly spent observing lab...
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What's an average work day like as a clinical research coordinator at Massachusetts General Hospital?

As a CRC, I screen for potential research participants, create information packets, get consent, register and track participants, input and analyze data, and go to research meetings.
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What's a day in the life of a social work intern at Massachusetts General Hospital like ?

With the support of excellent supervision, no day is the same as a social work intern. I spent my days responding to social work consults, which ranged from adjustment to illness to crisis intervention and navigating family dynamics. I worked alongside a team to help patients cope with the hospit...
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Can someone tell me what a medical student at Massachusetts General Hospital does?

From my international student experience, I was treated as a regular med student and I was able to do physical, notes, go to the OR and sometimes expected to cover weekends or nights but never did​. Had contact with outstanding attendings and some were more open to my interaction with them. Most ...
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How can I prepare for an interview to get into the Harvard Medical School Orthopedic Trauma Initiative Research Internship program at MGH?

The interviewers for this position are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. They really value genuine people so be yourself and show them why you would be a good overall person to hire. Everyone at the interview stage is more than qualified to be a part of the internship so if you find y...
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What does someone do each day in the Harvard Medical School Orthopedic Trauma Initiative Research Internship program at MGH?

My summer as part of this internship at MGH was quite honestly the best experience of my life. You have the opportunity to go to morning rounds, do research, shadow in clinic, watch operations, shadow residents overnight in the ED, go to anatomy lecture and lab, and so much more. Every day is dif...
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I'm interested in the Harvard Medical School Orthopedic Trauma Initiative Research Internship program at Massachusetts General Hospital, but in what way might my history major prepare me?

The one thing that my history major helped prepare me for was writing background pieces for research proposals. I wrote about 5 informative background summaries on a variety of different orthopedic conditions, and I felt my history major was helpful for these tasks because I felt confident in my ...
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What does a postdoctoral research fellow do at Massachusetts General Hospital?

The main duties in the position are reviewing patient charts to help in recruitment for studies, entering and organizing data, performing some basic and more advance data analysis, assisting with writing papers and posters, and help with other basic study team duties.
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What do you like and dislike about being an orthopedic research assistant at MGH?

Being a research assistant had its pros and cons. I never had research experience, so it was incredible to see (and be a part of) clinical trials and how they work! I had designed a data collection code that vastly improved how well my lab collected motion-capture information. Working at MGH also...
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Secured an interview for a clinical research assistant position at Massachusetts General Hospital! Any pointers on what interviewers are looking for?

When interviewing for a position as a clinical research assistant at MGH you are looking for a friendly, outgoing and intelligent individual. While you are looking for a smart person on paper, a resume does not truly expose their personality. You will want to find a person who will work well with...
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Just how much work-life balance can I expect when I start as a clinical research assistant at Massachusetts General Hospital?

As a clinical research assistant at MGH, work is left at work. You are expected, and it is mostly reasonable to finish your tasks within your designated hours.
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