2024 Summer Research Experiences in Biomedical Engineering & Informatics at Wake Forest University School of Medicine

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2024 Summer Research Internship Program in Biomedical Engineering & Informatics at Wake Forest University School of Medicine

CLICK HERE to view the 2024 Research Project Descriptions to assist with completing the application.

Complete the application in its entirety and select the SUBMIT button located at the bottom of the form. Confirmation email will be sent once the application is submitted.

Incomplete applications will NOT be considered for the program.

Any questions? Visit our website or reach out to us via email:
BME-REU@wakehealth.edu

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Do any of these disadvantaged background categories apply to you?

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During the program, will you reside locally (within 30 miles of Winston-Salem) and be available to commute to the internship workplace?

(i.e. on-campus housing is not needed)

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Are you a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or U.S. permanent resident?

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If you are NOT a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident, are you currently attending school in the U.S. on a J-1 or F-1 visa?

*U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, and international students who currently attend a U.S. academic institution under a J-1 or F-1 visa are eligible*

*Note: There are limited # of spots for International students due to grant eligibility*

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Will you be available for the duration of the entire program from May 27th to August 2nd, 2024?

*Interns will have off for Juneteenth (6/19) & Independence Day (7/4)*

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Possibly

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If you answered "No" or "Possibly", please elaborate & provide your availability:

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Are you registered/planning to take any summer courses from May 27th to August 2nd, 2024?

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Yes

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If you selected 'Yes' to the question above:

Unfortunately, as per our REU program policy, interns attending our program are discouraged from taking courses during the internship program so they may solely focus on their research experience here at Wake Forest.

Please select 'Yes' to acknowledge that this can affect your application if you are registered for summer classes:

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Current Academic Institution

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University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

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What is your current academic classification?

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Master's Graduate Students:

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2nd Year

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Anticipated Graduation Date:

*Note for Undergraduate applicants:
If you graduate before the start of the program (May 27th, 2024), you are ineligible for participation.

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M-D-Y

Academic Major:

*Select all that apply*

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Biomedical Engineering

Bioengineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Biology

Chemistry

Biochemistry

Molecular Biology

Biomedical Sciences

Neuroscience

Biomedical Informatics

Informatics

Computer Science

Physics

Mathematics/Applied Mathematics

Statistics

Biostatistics

Data Science

Exercise Science

Kinesiology

Pre-medicine

Other Engineering Major(s)

Other Major(s)

Other Engineering Major(s):

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Other Major(s):

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Minor:

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Grade Point Average:

*Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (on the 4.0 scale) to be eligible

*Freshman applicants: If you have NOT received your GPA for the fall semester, please enter an estimated GPA until you've received an official GPA

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Are Engineering Research opportunities offered at your current institution?

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Yes

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Does your current instutition offer any PhD programs within the STEM fields?

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Yes

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Please elaborate on the availability (or lack thereof) of Engineering Research opportunities at your current institution:

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Have you had previous research experience?

*NOTE: Previous research experience is NOT required for consideration*

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Yes

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Do you have any software or coding experience?

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Yes

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Please select which software(s) you have experience with:

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MATLab

LS-Dyna

Python

SQL

Other(s)

Please list and elaborate on all software(s) you have experience with (including those listed above):

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How did you hear about this program?

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Website

VT-WFU SBES Virtual Info Session

BMES Conference

ABRCMS Conference

NSBE Internship posting

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3rd Project Choice:

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4th Project Choice:

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5th Project Choice:

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Additional Comments

Feel free to use this space to add any additional information relevant to your application:

Questions? Email us at:
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Please upload a single page, single-spaced statement of your personal academic interest, including short-term and long-term career goals, and your plans to accomplish them:

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Please upload a copy of your resume or CV containing your previous work history and education:

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Transcript submissions are required for consideration!

Please upload your most up to date unofficial OR *official transcript here:

You can have your institution send an *official transcript by email with your full name in the subject line by the deadline (January 26th, 2024) to:

BME-REU@wakehealth.edu

*Note: Official transcripts are NOT required. Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for eligability*

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2024 Summer Research Internship Program in Biomedical Engineering & Informatics at Wake Forest University School of Medicine

CLICK HERE to view the 2024 Research Project Descriptions to assist with completing the application.

Complete the application in its entirety and select the SUBMIT button located at the bottom of the form. Confirmation email will be sent once the application is submitted.

Incomplete applications will NOT be considered for the program.

Any questions? Visit our website or reach out to us via email: BME-REU@wakehealth.edu

Application Deadline:

January 26th, 2024

Primary Email Address:

Academic Email Address:

Personal/Secondary Email Address:

Demographics

Legal First Name

Legal Middle Name

Legal Last Name

Maiden Name

Preferred Name

Preferred Pronouns

Primary Phone Number

Secondary Phone Number

Date of Birth

What gender do you most identify with?

Indicate the demographic group(s) in which you would include yourself:

Do any of these disadvantaged background categories apply to you?

During the program, will you reside locally (within 30 miles of Winston-Salem) and be available to commute to the internship workplace?

Current Street Address

Unit / Suite / Apt #

Current City

Current State/Territory

Current Zipcode

Permanent Address

Are you a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or U.S. permanent resident?

If you are NOT a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident, are you currently attending school in the U.S. on a J-1 or F-1 visa?

Will you be available for the duration of the entire program from May 27th to August 2nd, 2024?

Are you registered/planning to take any summer courses from May 27th to August 2nd, 2024?

Education Information

Current Academic Institution

What is your current academic classification?

Master's Graduate Students:

What is your current year of graduate school?

Anticipated Graduation Date:

Academic Major:

Other Engineering Major(s):

Other Major(s):

Minor:

Grade Point Average:

Are Engineering Research opportunities offered at your current institution?

Does your current instutition offer any PhD programs within the STEM fields?

Please elaborate on the availability (or lack thereof) of Engineering Research opportunities at your current institution:

Have you had previous research experience?

Do you have any software or coding experience?

Please select which software(s) you have experience with:

Please list and elaborate on all software(s) you have experience with (including those listed above):

How did you hear about this program?

Who recommended the program to you?

If "other", how did you hear about this program?

Top 3 choices of Concentration & Interest:

1st Choice:

2nd Choice:

3rd Choice

Future Plans / Continuing Education

Please rank your interest in the following future educational and/or career choices following graduation:

If applicable, feel free to elaborate on your future plans:

Research Program Project Interests

Please rank your top research project interests from the 2024 Research Project Descriptions list: CLICK HERE

1st Project Choice:

2nd Project Choice:

3rd Project Choice:

4th Project Choice:

5th Project Choice:

Additional Comments

Feel free to use this space to add any additional information relevant to your application:

Questions? Email us at: BME-REU@wakehealth.edu

Statement Of Academic Interest

Please upload a single page, single-spaced statement of your personal academic interest, including short-term and long-term career goals, and your plans to accomplish them:

Professional Resume / CV

Please upload a copy of your resume or CV containing your previous work history and education:

Academic Transcripts

Transcript submissions are required for consideration!

Reference / Letter of Recommendation

Provide one academic/professional reference's contact information to submit an optional letter of recommendation

Any questions? Visit our website or reach out to us via email:
BME-REU@wakehealth.edu

Please rank your top research project interests from the
2024 Research Project Descriptions list: CLICK HERE

Questions? Email us at:
BME-REU@wakehealth.edu