University of Michigan-Flint

Eight Summer Institutes for Training in Biostatistics (SIBS) are scheduled for the summer of 2012. SIBS are open to all US undergraduate and beginning graduate students (US citizens or permanent residents) and are sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the National Center for Research Resources. The programs have been very successful, but space is limited!

The program flyer explains that SIBS is offered at eight sites: Boston University, Emory University, University of Iowa, North Carolina State University-Duke Clinical Research Institute, University of Pittsburgh, University of South Florida, Washington University in St. Louis, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Further details are given at the individual websites listed on the flyer.

SIBS introduces quantitatively oriented participants to Biostatistics. Students learn about the applications of statistical methods to biomedical research through coursework and hands-on experience working with real data collected in major clinical studies. Each of the program sites has its own unique features, but they all have a well-conceived, balanced agenda and an outstanding staff of dedicated investigators and professors. No specific training in statistics is required as a prerequisite.

Participants receive college credit that can transfer back to their home institutions. All costs are covered including tuition, housing, and all meals. Students may apply to more than one program, but should accept only one.

For more information, including dates for summer 2012 and online applications to individual programs, please visit our program web sites:

Boston University
Emory University
University of Iowa
NC State University - Duke Clinical Research Institute
University of Pittsburgh
University of South Florida
Washington University - St. Louis
University of Wisconsin

Seasonal positions are available on national forests around the nation,  with 50 available in Michigan in  beautiful towns like Oscoda, Mio, Manistee, Baldwin, St Ignace and Munising.   Seasonal housing is available in these communities.   Those in High school or in college  should submit a resume to the contact person.  Those not in school currently should apply through the online application at www.avuecentral.com  as described in the announcement.  Please have potential candidates contact me or the person listed on the attached documents for more information. 

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