New York City College of Technology
Department of Biological Sciences
300 Jay Street
NY 11201
Internship in Biomedical Informatics
MED 3910
Handbook Version 1b
2015-2016
Program Coordinator
Prof Davida S. Smyth
[email protected]
7182604984
Table of Contents
Section
Page Number
Introduction
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Brief Course Description
4
General Course Structure
4
Internship Registration Procedure
5
Internship Program Policies
6
Roles and Responsibilities
6
Criteria for Selection of the Internship Site
8
Completing an Internship Experience
9
Internship Evaluation Process
10
Grading
10
Termination from the Internship in Biomedical Informatics Course
11
Frequently Asked Questions
12
Acknowledgments
13
Appendix A Academic Integrity at City Tech
14
Appendix B Information and Forms for Site Supervisors
18
Appendix C Information and Forms for Students
26
Appendix D Fact Sheet # 71 Internship Programs under the Fair Labor
Standards Act
36
Appendix E Instructions for reports and grading rubrics
39
Appendix F Med 3910 - Syllabus
56
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1) Introduction
This manual serves to present the educational objectives and requirements of the Internship in
Biomedical Informatics Course of the Biological Sciences Department of New York City
College of Technology. It provides students, faculty, administrators and site supervisors with
the information necessary to answer most of the questions that they might have. Although
efforts have been made to be thorough, additional questions might arise and these may be
discussed with the program coordinator or seminar faculty.
Prof Laina Karthikeyan
Chairperson
Biological Sciences Department
Prof Davida S. Smyth
Program Coordinator, Biomedical Informatics
Biological Sciences Department
Seminar Faculty
The Biological Sciences Department consists of several faculty members with experience in
the field of Biomedical Informatics and research in biological sciences. These faculty serve as
mentors for the interns according to their area of expertise.
Name
Office
Phone
E-mail
Christopher Blair
P410
718-260-5342
[email protected]
Mercer Brugler
P313
718-260-5088
[email protected]
Eugenia Giannopoulou
P313
718-260-4971
[email protected]
Vasily Kolchenko
P313
718-260-5954
[email protected]
Jeremy Seto
P410
718-260-5078
[email protected]
Davida S. Smyth
P410
718-260-4984
[email protected]
Armando Solis
P313
718-260-5894
[email protected]
Mai Zahran
P313
718-260-5088
[email protected]
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2) Brief course description
The internship in Biomedical Informatics course aims to expose biomedical informatics
students to the practice of bioinformatics and medical informatics in real-world settings
including biomedical companies, research laboratories and clinical and medical settings. Prior
to enrollment in the course, students will be aided in identifying possible research and
internship opportunities within their area of interest. Students will have to maintain a daily
log/journal, meet weekly with their faculty mentor as well as comply with all the requirements of
the internship site and site supervisor. Additionally, students will be encouraged to attend
seminars and workshops held on campus as directed by the program coordinator. The
evaluations of the site supervisor and the quality and completeness of the interns’ log/journal,
written reports and oral presentation will determine the course grade.
ANTICIPATED LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon satisfactory completion of the course, the student will be able to:
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Produce a properly formatted and worded CV and/or résumé, as well as cover letters,
appropriate to the position applied for and understand the value of such instruments.
Gain experience in interviewing for internship and/or research positions, and understand
proper decorum and accepted practices in the job market.
Construct and formulate a coherent research or project plan, directed at particular
aspects of medical informatics and/or molecular bioinformatics.
Demonstrate and use knowledge gained in medical informatics and molecular
bioinformatics coursework to address a problem or need, as defined by the project plan.
Recognize the biological and biomedical principles at play in the particular project
chosen.
Demonstrate use and understanding of information and computer systems currently
used in medical informatics and/or molecular bioinformatics, as part of a project
methodology.
Keep accurate and meticulous records of research or project activities as evidence by
the student log/journal.
Demonstrate effective written and oral skills for presenting their activities during the
internship project and at the conclusion of the project activities.
Communicate effectively with other professionals, including superiors, in a real-world
setting.
3) General course structure
The internship course is the culmination of the study of biomedical informatics, and should
serve as a demonstration of the abilities of the students (in terms of knowledge, skills, and
values) to function in real-world career and/or research settings. Students enrolled in the
course are typically in their last semester in the program, and must demonstrate knowledge of
their course materials, maturity and sophistication in their presentation, problem solving, time
management, and adaptability in the use of methods and tools as well as effective
interdisciplinary approaches to tackling their project.
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Following consultation with the program coordinator, students should begin to investigate
possible internship options in the New York City or surrounding areas, and elsewhere (for
summer internships) well in advance of the semester or summer in which they wish to
complete their internship. The student must establish contact with the outside internship
program with the assistance of the program coordinator, and students must complete
application forms and agree to interviews if necessary and within the deadlines put forth by the
internship programs. Alternatively, for those interested in pursuing careers in medicine,
research, or academia, scientific research work with faculty at City Tech or at other academic
institutions can fulfill the requirements of the course at the discretion of the program
coordinator.
Before enrolling in MED 3910, students must write a project proposal based upon their
proposed internship project, detailing their goals, the timeline, and resources needed. The
program coordinator must approve the project proposal. Any personnel described in the project
plan must specify the extent of their involvement. Resources that will be used (such as
funding) must be laid out and properly accounted for.
4) Internship registration process
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Step 1: When enrolled in bioinformatics 1, student must meet with their faculty advisor,
and write a personal statement and résumé.
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Step 2: When enrolled in bioinformatics 1, student must attend the Internship
Orientation Symposium and schedule an appointment with the program coordinator to
discuss the registration process.
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Step 3: Having met with the program coordinator, student must fill out a pre-internship
questionnaire. Both of these must be returned to the program coordinator along with the
résumé and personal statement.
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Step 4: Having met with the program coordinator, the student can begin to investigate
Internship possibilities making use of the internship database maintained by the
program coordinator. Deadlines and due dates for applications must be considered.
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Step 5: Student can begin to apply for internships the semester before enrolling in the
prerequisite courses, if they are to be taken concurrently. If not, student must begin to
apply in the semester before enrolling in the second prerequisite course.
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Step 5: Interview for internship positions.
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Step 6: In order to enroll on MED 3910, the following must all apply:
1. The prerequisite courses have been taken,
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2. The internship site has agreed to take the student and filled in the necessary
paperwork.
3. The program coordinator must have approved the internship.
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Step 7: The Intern must sign an Internship Agreement Form and an Internship
Placement Form and submit them to the program coordinator.
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Step 8: Enroll in MED 3910, pay fees and get permission from the program coordinator.
5) Internship program policies
 All internship paperwork must be submitted by the end of November for summer
internships to ensure that deadlines are met. Non-summer internships paperwork must
be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to the anticipated start date.
 Interns will have the required academic prerequisites and be in good academic standing
at the time of submitting internship paperwork.
 No hours can be accrued toward the required internship hours until the program
coordinator has approved the internship.
 Retroactive credit cannot be applied toward prior work experiences without permission of
the program coordinator.
 Interns will be supervised by an independent professional or a professional affiliated with
the employing agency or organization called the “site supervisor”.
 Interns are subject to regulations that govern maximum course loads.
 Credits are earned by successfully completing on-site hours, preliminary paperwork, and
internship reports and presentations.
 Internship tuition cost is governed by the current catalog; fees will be based on the
number of credits.
 Internships may be part-time or full-time, paid or unpaid experiences. See Appendix D for
information regarding unpaid internships.
 Internships can take place in an off-campus environment or on campus with an approved
on-site supervisor.
 Students are responsible for selecting and securing internships sites. The program
coordinator must then approve the site and internship project.
 Student must complete 225 hours of time to receive credit for MED 3910.
6) Roles and responsibilities
Intern responsibilities
 Students have the responsibility for developing, applying for and securing internships,
articulating learning objectives, and providing evidence that the learning objectives have
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met the required academic level.
Interns are responsible for attending the Internship Orientation Symposium and
completing the necessary paperwork with the guidance of the program coordinator.
Interns will need to meet with the Financial Aid Office to clarify and understand the
financial obligation of registering for a credit-bearing internship.
It is the interns’ responsibility to review and understand the intern position duties. Interns
are also highly encouraged to visit the internship site regularly beforehand.
Interns are expected to follow all internship site and college conduct policies (see NYCCT
student handbook).
Interns will need to contact both the seminar faculty and the program coordinator if they
have any problems, concerns, emergencies or if they need to leave an internship site
earlier than indicated on the Internship Agreement Form.
All completed coursework, projects, and public presentations must be completed before
the final due date listed on the Internship Agreement Form.
Program coordinator Responsibilities
 The program coordinator will identify sites that host internships and maintain a database
of internships.
 The program coordinator will contact new sites and establish criteria for hosting interns at
that site.
 The program coordinator will develop and maintain a series of OpenLab hosted sites for
advertising internship positions and sites
(https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/biology/internships/).
 The program coordinator will advertise and contact the BIB students regularly with new
internship opportunities and sites via email and the website.
 The program coordinator will maintain and update all documentation pertaining to the
course including syllabi, the manual, rubrics and letter templates.
 The program coordinator will review each student’s eligibility for internship participation,
advise individual students and assist the interns with securing a position.
 The program coordinator will serve as a liaison between the intern, site supervisor, and
the college administration.
 The program coordinator will facilitate and organize the Internship Symposium.
 The program coordinator will facilitate and organize seminars for the professional
development and training of the interns.
 The program coordinator is responsible for all formal written correspondence with site
supervisors and will assist with any related problems or issues.
 The program coordinator will assign grades to proposals, reports and presentations of the
interns.
 The program coordinator will liaise with other program coordinators and the college
administration.
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The program coordinator will regularly assess the internship needs of surrounding
businesses and universities.
The program coordinator will present on behalf of the internship course.
Seminar Faculty Responsibilities
 Will meet their assigned interns online weekly or by phone to briefly discuss their
progress.
 Will review their assigned interns online journal.
 Will review and grade the intern’s proposals, reports and presentations.
Internship Site Supervisor Responsibilities
 Site supervisors must work with the intern to provide a written job description outlining the
primary duties and expectations that will be used by the intern to write a project proposal,
which will form part of the intern’s portfolio for grading. The project description must
involve the practice of medical informatics and/or molecular bioinformatics in commercial,
research, and/or medical settings.
 Site supervisors should understand and support the interns learning objectives outlined in
their Internship Agreement Form.
 Formal training should be provided by the site supervisor in order to inform, train,
prepare, and orient the intern to the site’s expectations and culture.
 Site supervisors should meet regularly with interns to monitor progress, provide feedback
and review the learning objectives.
 Site supervisors are expected to provide adequate supervision for the intern and assign
duties that are appropriate, career-related and progressively challenging. These duties
should reflect the learning objectives of the internship course.
 The internship site should make available equipment, supplies and space necessary for
the intern to perform his/her duties.
 Site supervisors must provide a physically and emotionally safe working environment free
of all forms of harassment.
 If the intern is not meeting the site expectations the site supervisors must notify the
program coordinator to discuss appropriate solutions.
 Site supervisors will be asked to complete a mid-internship evaluation of the intern and a
more detailed final evaluation report at the end of the internship. This must be completed
and returned promptly to the program coordinator. The site supervisors’ evaluations are
worth 30% of the total grade for the course.
 The internship site must assume liability for work-related injuries sustained by the intern,
insofar as the agency may determine the same to be required by law in that state.
7) Criteria for selection of the Internship Site
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Students will have to attend an Orientation Symposium at the start of the semester in which
various options for the internship site shall be introduced. Upon attending the symposium
session, students will have to complete a pre-placement questionnaire (Appendix C) and
submit it to the program coordinator.
Students will have the option to choose from a site available in the internship database
maintained by the program coordinator and downloadable from the departmental website
(https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/biology/internships/), suggest their current site for the
internship or propose a new site for consideration by the program coordinator. In addition,
sites on campus with the seminar faculty may be available for consideration.
The area of concentration shall be decided upon after the student meets with their advisor
to establish their career goals, and the program coordinator. The pre-placement
questionnaire (Appendix C) shall be filled in accordingly.
Students will have to interview at internship sites prior to being accepted. Workshops and
practice interviews shall be provided during the semester. The choice of internship site will
have to be agreed upon by the intern in conjunction with the program coordinator.
Following acceptance to the internship site, the program coordinator shall contact the site
to ensure that all the relevant paperwork is completed (Appendix B).
A project description shall have to be provided to the program coordinator to assess that it
meets the goals and objectives of the course. This project proposal will be graded.
Some internships will have a stipend and others will be unpaid. Where possible, the
program coordinator shall try to find paid opportunities.
As regards unusual work arrangements, students will be accommodated to the best of the
ability of the program coordinator and potential internship sites.
8) Completing an internship experience
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Site orientation: The internship site will have to provide a structured orientation of the site
within the first week of the internship as per the Internship Agreement.
During the first week of the internship, the site supervisor must assist the intern in the
production of a project proposal. This must be submitted to the program coordinator.
The site supervisor shall complete and return to the program coordinator a mid- and finalinternship evaluation form.
Coordination with “Seminar Faculty” (on campus): Seminar faculty shall evaluate the
interns weekly and provide weekly reports to the program coordinator.
Interns shall be expected to attend departmental seminars and workshops to be held on
campus during the semester (unless they are completing a summer internship placement).
Interns shall have to complete an online student lab book/journal daily, which will be
accessible to the seminar faculty and the program coordinator.
Interns shall have to complete time-sheets to record their hours, which have to be signed
by the intern and their site-supervisor.
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Interns will generate a midterm report and a final written report on their work during their
internship.
Exit interviews and a site-supervisor evaluation by the student may be asked for by the
program coordinator.
9) Internship Evaluation Process
Students will be evaluated based on the following criteria: an initial evaluation of the research
or project proposal, to be conducted by the program coordinator (a short write-up is required);
the quality and completeness of an online student log/journal which will be monitored by the
seminar faculty and program coordinator; the site supervisors’ evaluations of student
performance during the project span; a mid-internship report and a final written report in the
form of a paper upon completion of the project; and an oral presentation in the presence of the
City Tech community at the Orientation Symposium. The seminar faculty assigned to interns
will assign the grades for certain components (except for the site supervisor evaluation), in
consultation with the program coordinator as well as other involved faculty. In certain cases,
additional expert faculty will be asked to review the intern’s reports.
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Grading
The intern will be expected to generate a research proposal (worth 15% of the grade), maintain
a student log/journal online and provide a midterm progress report (worth 20% of the grade), a
final written report (worth 20% of the grade) and a final oral presentation during the Orientation
Symposium (worth 15% of the grade). The mid- and final-internship supervisor evaluation are
worth 30% of the grade.
The numerical breakdown of the components of the final grade is as follows:
• Research Plan 15%
• Student journal and midterm progress report 20%
• Supervisor evaluation 30%
• Final written report 20%
• Oral presentation 15%
Letter Grade
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93-100
90-92.9
87-89.9
83-86.9
80-82.9
77-79.9
70-76.9
60-69.9
59.9 and below
Termination from the Internship in Biomedical Informatics course
Students may withdraw voluntarily or be asked to withdraw from the internship by the seminar
faculty, the program coordinator, and/or the chairperson of the department of biological
sciences. The procedure for withdrawing from the internship course is outlined below:
A. Voluntary Withdrawal: A student who withdraws from school must notify the site
supervisor, the seminar faculty and the program coordinator regardless of the reason for
withdrawal.
B. Unsatisfactory Academic Performance: If the student is not able to perform at an
acceptable level set by the seminar faculty, s/he will meet with the seminar faculty to
decide on an appropriate course of action. It is the responsibility of the seminar faculty
to inform the program coordinator of his/her recommendation(s).
C. Unsatisfactory Performance at an Internship Site: It is very important that the site
supervisor informs the seminar faculty immediately of any problem(s) with a student at
the agency. If the problem cannot be resolved informally between the intern, the site
supervisor and the seminar faculty, the following procedures will be followed:
1 The seminar faculty will meet with the intern.
2 The seminar faculty will meet with the program coordinator.
3 The program coordinator will meet with the intern and seminar faculty.
4 The program coordinator will meet with the site supervisor and the intern.
Some situations may require a formal meeting of all parties concerned and the
chairperson of Biological Sciences.
D. Violation of Ethics: Students may be recommended for dismissal from the college if
they are found to have violated professional ethics or have conducted themselves in
ways that are detrimental to the welfare of their persons at their internship site (This is
particularly important in regard to patient data and information).
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E. Violation of School Policy or Internship Course Requirement(s): The faculty of the
department of biological sciences may request college disciplinary action against a
student who violates college policies and/or the requirements of the internship course.
F. Failure to Document Placement: Students who fail to submit the Site Placement
Form by the deadline established by the department may be withdrawn from the
internship course by the college. The student will be notified by telephone or by letter so
that appropriate program changes can be made. Students who are withdrawn from an
internship course class may be reinstated at the discretion of the program coordinator,
and the department chairperson based on the satisfactory completion of prerequisites
and on the availability of a suitable internship opportunity.
G. Prerequisites: Students who register for the internship class without the necessary
course, pre-placement orientation prerequisites will be withdrawn from the class and
notified by the Department by telephone/mail so that they can make appropriate
adjustments to their program.
12)
Frequently asked questions
A. How do I find an internship?
A student can find an internship by looking at the internship website maintained by the
program coordinator https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/biology/internships/
B. When can I do an internship?
An internship can be taken during fall, spring or summer once the prerequisite courses
have been taken and permission has been given by the program coordinator.
13)
Acknowledgments
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We would like to thank Marcia Powell and the Human Services department whose internship
course structure and manual served as a template for the development of our course. We
would also like to thank the other internship program coordinators at City Tech for their advice
and support in the development of our course.
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Appendix A
Academic Integrity at City Tech
Academic Integrity at City Tech (Adapted from
http://www.citytech.cuny.edu/aboutus/docs/policies/CT_PolicyManual13_14.pdf)
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Students and all others who work with information, ideas, texts, images, music, inventions, and
other intellectual property owe their audience and sources accuracy and honesty in using,
crediting, and citing sources. As a community of intellectual and professional workers, the
College recognizes its responsibility for providing instruction in information literacy and
academic integrity, offering models of good practice, and responding vigilantly and
appropriately to infractions of academic integrity. Accordingly, academic dishonesty is
prohibited in The City University of New York and at New York City College of Technology and
is punishable by penalties, including failing grades, suspension, and expulsion.
— NYCCT statement on academic integrity
New York City College of Technology, like all academic institutions, encourages and thrives on
the open exchange of ideas. At City Tech, we expect everyone to conduct their intellectual
work with honesty and integrity. With this goal in mind, and in response to the Report of the
CUNY Committee on Academic Integrity (http://web.cuny.edu/academics/infocentral/policies/academic-integrity-report.pdf), the NYCCT College Council approved a new
academic integrity policy in May 2007. City Tech's academic integrity policy aims to deter
academic dishonesty by students, and allow the college to process cases of academic
dishonesty more effectively. This policy has been in effect as of August 27, 2008.
What is academic dishonesty? Academic dishonesty occurs when individuals plagiarize or
cheat in the course of their academic work.
1. Cheating is the unauthorized use or attempted use of material, information, notes, study
aids, devices or communication during an academic exercise. Examples of cheating
include:
 Copying from another student during an examination or allowing another to copy
your work.
 Unauthorized collaboration on a take-home assignment or examination.
 Using notes during a closed-book examination.
 Taking an examination for another student, or asking or allowing another student to
take an examination for you.
 Changing a graded exam and returning it for more credit.
 Submitting substantial portions of the same paper to more than one course without
consulting each instructor.
 Preparing answers or writing notes in an exam manual before an examination.
 Allowing others to research and write assigned papers or do assigned projects,
including the use of commercial term paper services.
 Giving assistance to acts of academic misconduct/dishonesty.
 Fabricating data (in whole or in part).
 Falsifying data (in whole or in part).
 Unauthorized use during an examination of electronic or wireless, handheld devices,
including computers or other technologies to retrieve or send information during an
exam.
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2. Plagiarism is the presenting of someone else’s ideas without proper credit or attribution.
These ideas could come from:
 Information obtained from books, journals or other printed sources.
 The work of other students or of faculty.
 Information from the internet.
 Software programs or other electronic material.
 Designs produced by other students or faculty.
Internet plagiarism includes submitting downloaded term papers or parts of term
papers, paraphrasing or copying information from the internet without citing the source,
and “cutting and pasting” from various sources without proper attribution.
Obtaining Unfair Advantage is any activity that intentionally or unintentionally gives a
student an unfair advantage in his/her academic work over another student. The
following are some examples of obtaining unfair advantage, but by no means is it an
exhaustive list:
 Stealing, reproducing, circulating or otherwise gaining advance access to
examination materials.
 Depriving other students of access to library materials by stealing, destroying,
defacing, or concealing them.
 Retaining, using or circulating examination materials, which clearly indicate that
they should be returned at the end of the exam.
 Intentionally obstructing or interfering with another student’s work.
3. Falsification of Records and Official Documents The following are some examples of
falsification, but by no means is it an exhaustive list:
 Forging signatures of authorization.
 Falsifying information on an official academic record.
 Falsifying information on an official document such as a grade report, letter of
permission, drop/add form, ID card or other college document.
What is academic integrity, and why is it important?
Academic integrity is the idea of faculty and students engaging in the process of teaching and
learning with a high level of respect for each other and great attention to the values of trust,
honesty, and fairness. Academic integrity is important because it is a critical value upon which
students will earn true respect and value from others, not only while at City Tech, but more
importantly after they graduate and enter their chosen professional field.
What happens when an instructor discovers an act of academic dishonesty?
All acts of academic dishonesty at NYCCT must be reported and documented, even if the
instructor chooses not to impose an academic sanction (ie. a failing or reduced grade) upon
the student. When an instructor discovers a violation of the academic integrity policy, the
instructor should first discuss the incident with the student and the relevant department chair or
program head. The instructor must then report the incident to the NYCCT Academic
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Integrity Officer (AIO) using the Faculty Action Report Form (FAR)
(Multiple copies are attached to the end of this manual). Instructors will use the FAR Form to
indicate whether the student has admitted responsibility for the act of dishonesty, and whether
the student has accepted whatever academic sanction the instructor chose to impose upon the
student. If the student has admitted responsibility and has accepted the sanction, the AIO will
keep the FAR Form and any attached documents (such as proof of plagiarism or cheating) in
the student's confidential Academic Integrity File. This file, which will be kept separate from the
student's main academic record, can only be accessed by either the AIO or the Vice President
for Student Affairs. The AIO will inform the student about the Academic Integrity File when
he/she receives the FAR Form from the instructor.
If a student does not admit to the violation and wishes to appeal the instructor's charge and
academic sanction (if any), the student may file an appeal with the AIO, who will inform the
student of this right when he/she receives the FAR Form from the instructor. When a student
files an appeal contesting the charge of academic dishonesty and any grade sanction, the AIO
will convene the NYCCT Academic Integrity Committee to hear the appeal. If the student
admits the charge but wishes to appeal the grade sanction, the student may file an appeal
using the college’s grade appeal process.
If an instructor wants a disciplinary sanction (i.e. suspension or expulsion from NYCCT) to be
imposed upon the student in addition to or in lieu of an academic sanction, the AIO must
approve the request to seek a disciplinary sanction. If the AIO decides to seek a disciplinary
sanction, either at the instructor’s request or on his/her own initiative, the Faculty-Student
Disciplinary Committee will hear the student’s case.
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Appendix B
Information and Forms for Site Supervisors
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NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
City University of New York
300 Jay Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Biological Sciences Department
Telephone: 7182605088 Fax: 7182605278
Dear Sir or Madam:
Thank you for offering our student, ____________, the opportunity to intern with you. If he/she forwards
this letter to you and asks to work on a project proposal, it is because he/she wishes the experience to
count toward academic credit. Our decision does not in any way impinge on her ability to do the
internship at your agency, only whether it will count toward credit for the Internship in Biomedical
Informatics course or not. To achieve this goal, we look for the following:
1. To earn biology credit, the internship must have a significant learning experience in the field of
biomedical informatics or molecular bioinformatics (225 field hours).
2. If not already done, please identify a direct “site” supervisor at your agency. The site supervisor
will be asked to send monthly interim reports and a final report by email, for which we shall
provide a template, indicating how the intern is performing/has performed in the internship. We
ask that site supervisor indicate whether the intern has completed the required hours by signing
a timesheet, and make general comments on the quality of the intern's performance.
3. The student is being asked to clearly state the aims of the internship in a "project proposal".
This need not be lengthy (3 pages), but we would ask you to ascertain that the project proposal
is an accurate statement reflecting the site supervisor’s expectations.
4. Interns are asked to keep a log of their experience, to be given to the faculty at New York City
College of Technology for evaluation. The students will be advised not to include any name or
information that is considered confidential by your agency. Please give the student specific
instructions regarding what is confidential.
5. We require that the student prepare a midway report and a final project report on the internship,
and to do an oral presentation at the Internship Orientation Symposium to be held in
___________. We would request guidance from the site supervisor in such an undertaking.
.
Thank you very much for considering __________ for an internship. We appreciate the learning
experience that he/she will be gaining. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely yours,
Davida S. Smyth, PhD
Assistant Professor, Biomedical Informatics Program coordinator
[email protected]
7182604984
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NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
City University of New York
300 Jay Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Biological Sciences Department
Internship Site Agreement
This agreement between the biological sciences department of NYCCT (hereafter called the
College and __________________________________________________ hereafter called
the Site) agree to provide an internship experience for students as part of the biological
sciences curriculum.
1. The site agrees to provide an opportunity for practical learning in aspects of
bioinformatics and medical informatics and to enable students to meet the objectives of
the biological sciences internship course.
2. The site will provide students with such assignments as are appropriate to meet the
objectives of the internship.
3. The site agrees to inform the program coordinator of any changes in policies,
procedures and/or staffing that might affect the quality or nature of the internship
experience.
4. The program coordinator will serve as a liaison between the College and the Site who
will be responsible for maintaining contact (visits, by phone, by email) in regards to a
student's progress.
5. The site will appoint a qualified staff member to serve as an internship (site) supervisor
of students. Internship supervisors for students must have at least a Master’s Degree in
a biomedical informatics or a related field.
a) The site supervisor will be responsible for directing and supervising the student's
internship project.
b) This site supervisor will also be responsible for verifying the hour’s students have
worked and will sign the student’s timesheet.
c) The site supervisor will complete and return to the college two evaluation forms, one
at the midpoint and one at the end of the Internship.
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d) The site supervisor will provide a structured orientation within the first week of
fieldwork experience.
e) The site supervisor will communicate any urgent or serious student concerns and/or
any urgent or serious changes in supervision with the program coordinator in a
timely fashion through the Biological Sciences office (718) 260-5088.
6. Students are required to follow internship site hours and laboratory or site procedures.
Students will be required to maintain confidentiality, with respect to any information
acquired during the internship experience.
7. The site agrees to supply the student with sufficient hours of internship work (225hrs)
that will enable the student to complete his/her course requirements.
8. The site supervisor will be invited to attend at the oral presentation of their intern at the
Internship Symposium.
9. Dismissal of student from a site will be a mutually agreed upon decision made between
the site, program coordinator, biological sciences chairperson and the program
coordinator.
10. This agreement will remain valid until canceled by either or both parties. Such
cancellation must be in writing to the other party prior to the start of the academic
semester.
Agency:
_______________________________________
Name of Site Supervisor: _______________________________________
Title:
_______________________________________
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NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
City University of New York
300 Jay Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Biological Sciences Department
Telephone: 7182605088 Fax: 7182605278
Intern Mid-Internship Evaluation Form
Student Name ________________________________ EMPID: _________________
Number of Field Hours completed to date _____________ Date _____/___/_____
Note: MED 3910 students must intern 15 hours per week and have at least 100 hours by
mid-internship.
Directions: Please circle the rating that most represents the student’s performance during the
internship: 5- Excellent, 4- Very Good, 3- Good, 2- Satisfactory, 1- Unsatisfactory.
1. Arrives on time consistently
2. Informs supervisor and makes arrangements for absences
3. Completes requested or assigned tasks on time
4. Presents written or verbal reports in a professional manner
5. Is enthusiastic to learn new techniques
6. Demonstrates knowledge of biological sciences
7. Demonstrates knowledge of medical informatics
8. Demonstrates knowledge of bioinformatics
9. Responds to supervision
10. Communicates effectively with co-workers
11. Additional comments:
1
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Site: ___________________________________ Phone: (
) ________________
5
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Supervisor’s Name: _________________________ Title: _____________________________
Supervisor’s Signature: _____________________
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NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
City University of New York
300 Jay Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Biological Sciences Department
Telephone: 7182605088 Fax: 7182605278
Intern Final Internship Evaluation Form
Student's Name:
________________________
Date of Evaluation: ____/____/____
Supervisor:
_____________________________
Title:
_____________________________
Internship Site:
________________________________________________
Site Address:
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
General Description of Site and Work Performed:
Description of Student’s assignments:
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Instructions: This form is designed to help site supervisors provide feedback about the
performance of the interns. This form will become part of the interns record for this course and
will be considered in assigning grades for the internship. Please answer each item using the
scale provided. Space is provided following each category group for specific comments. There
is also space at the end of this form for general comments. If you feel it would be helpful to put
anything into context from the outset, please feel free to do so below. Please circle the rating
that most represents the student’s performance during the internship: 5- Excellent, 4- Very
Good, 3- Good, 2- Satisfactory, 1- Unsatisfactory.
1 Acquisition of new information: How well does the student understand technical
information and skills that were available during the internship? Did the student identify
new areas of learning and follow through with appropriate activities?
1
2
3
4
5
2 Application of professional techniques: How well does the student apply newly learned
skills in the real life situation? How well does the student improve upon previously
learned ones?
1
2
3
4
5
3 Communication skills: How well does the student communicate with others? Does the
student write clearly and express their thoughts effectively? Can the student discuss
professional matters using the appropriate terminology?
1
2
3
4
5
4 Persistence: Does the student show a continuing effort to see their tasks through to
completion? (Patience, frustration control, tolerance and dependability)
1
2
3
4
5
5 Interest: Is the student eager to become involved in the activities? Does the student sit
back and watch the clock?
1
2
3
4
5
6 Initiative: Does the student engage with a variety of different tasks rather than only
handling the “easy ones”?
1
2
3
4
5
7 Responsibility: Does the student completely follow through on his/her assigned
activities?
1
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8 Adaptability: How well does the student adapt to varied (including negative) work
situations?
1
2
3
4
5
9 Personal relations: How well does the student interact with the staff and his/her other
colleagues? Does the student maintain a professional decorum?
1
2
3
4
5
10 Development: How willing is the student to accept and utilize constructive criticism?
1
2
3
4
5
Please comment on how to improve our curriculum/internship experience:
What student skills could be improved?
What key components could be added to the program to better prepare students?
Feel free to add any other comments:
Supervisor Signature: ________________________ Date of Evaluation: ____/____/____
Please return to the Program coordinator
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Appendix C
Information and Forms for Students
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NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
City University of New York
300 Jay Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Biological Sciences Department
Telephone: 7182605088 Fax: 7182605278
Internship Placement Form
Student's Name: _____________________________ EMPID: _________________________
Address:
________________________________________________________________
City: ________________State: ________ Zip: ________ Telephone: (
) ______________
This student has been accepted as an intern.
The student’s schedule will be as follows*:
Day: _____________________ From: __________________ To: ______________________
Day: _____________________ From: __________________ To: ______________________
Day: _____________________ From: __________________ To: ______________________
The student is scheduled to start on: ____/____/____ and end on ____/____/____
* Internship hours cannot interfere with schedule of classes
Name of organization: _________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________
City: _____________State: ________ Zip: __________ Telephone: (
) ______________
Name of student’s immediate supervisor: _________________________________________
Title: ___________________
Department: ___________________
Telephone: ( ) ________________
Email of supervisor:__________________________________________________________
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Briefly describe the duties of the intern:
Site Supervisor Signature:_____________________
Print name: _____________________________
Title: __________________________________
Telephone: (
)_________________________
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NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
City University of New York
300 Jay Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Biological Sciences Department
Telephone: 7182605088 Fax: 7182605278
To:
From:
Re:
All BIB Students
Department of Biological Sciences/Office of Internship
Pre-placement questionnaire for MED 3910
To be eligible for MED 3910, you must complete steps 1-8 below:
1 Once you have taken Bioinformatics I, attend one of the internship symposiums. These are
held at the start of the Fall semester and end of the Spring semester.
2 Meet with your advisor and fill out an advisement form.
3 Generate a resume and a personal statement.
4 Arrange an appointment to see the program coordinator to discuss possible internship
sites.
5 File a pre-placement questionnaire with the program coordinator before enrolling in the
prerequisite courses BIO 3352 and MED 4229.
6 Apply for internships with the help of the program coordinator.
7 Register for MED 3910 once the prerequisites have been completed (MED4229 and
BIO3352) and the internship site has agreed to take the intern and filled out all the
appropriate paperwork (Internship Site Agreement). Permission from the Program
Coordinator must also be sought ([email protected]).
8 The intern must sign an Internship Agreement Form and have the Internship Placement
Form signed by the Site Supervisor and submit them both to the Program coordinator.
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NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
City University of New York
300 Jay Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Biological Sciences Department
Telephone: 7182605088 Fax: 7182605278
Biological Sciences Department
Pre-Internship Questionnaire
To be considered for an internship, students must:
a. All prerequisite courses.
b. Return this form to the program coordinator.
c. Register for MED 3910.
Students completing the above will have also have to identify an internship site in
collaboration with the program coordinator
1 Student Information
Student's Name: _______________________ EMPID: ____________________________
Address:
__________________________________________________________
City: ____________State: _______ Zip: ____________ Telephone: (
) ____________
CityTech Email: __________________________________________________________
2 Indicate your internship preference:
Bioinformatics:
______
Biology:
______
Medical Informatics:
______
3 Indicate your internship preference (year):
Summer:
____________
Spring:
____________
Fall:
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4 Indicate your internship site preference:
Academic:
______
Other
______
If other, please describe
Private sector:
______
_______________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
5 Indicate your availability below:
Weekdays (generally between 9 am to 5 pm):
______
Evenings (generally from 4 pm to 7 pm)
______
Weekends (generally between 9 am to 5 pm):
______
6 I wish to: (Choose A, B or C):
A
______
use the departmental internship database
B
______
recommend my current employer
C
______
recommend a new internship site
In the case of B or C above, fill in the following:
Name of organization:
_____________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________
City: ________________State: _______ Zip: ________Telephone: (
) _______________
Name of student’s immediate supervisor: __________________________________________
Title: ___________________
Telephone: (
Department: ___________________
) ________________
Email of supervisor: ___________________________________________________________
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Some sites will require health checks (vaccinations, PPD testing, etc) as well as criminal
background checks before accepting you as an intern. Please use the Student Wellness
Center as a resource (Pearl Building, Room 104)
7 Are you currently employed? Yes ____ No ____ If yes please indicate:
Site of employment
Supervisor and
phone
Tasks
Weekly Hours
Tasks
Weekly Hours
8 Please list your previous internships
Date of Internship
Internship Site
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9 Personal and confidential: Please describe any physical and mental limitations, family
responsibilities, work schedule and/or other factors, which should be a consideration when
arranging an internship.
Physical or mental limitations ________________________________________________
Family limitations
_____________________________________________________
Other factors
_____________________________________________________
10 Student Goals for the Internship: Describe the kinds of experiences you would like to
have in your area of concentration. Be sure to indicate the method you wish to learn more
about
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Student signature: _______________________________ Date _________________
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NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
City University of New York
300 Jay Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Biological Sciences Department
Telephone: 7182605088 Fax: 7182605278
Student Internship Agreement
Student's Name:
___________________
EMPID:
___________________
Site:
___________________
Site supervisor:
___________________
I have attended the internship symposium and received information regarding the requirements of the
internship. I have read the internship manual and understand all the requirements. In addition I have
taken MED 4229 and BIO 3352 or their equivalent, which must be approved by the Program
Coordinator.
I agree that:
1. I will not be considered in attendance in MED 3910 until I bring the Internship Agreement form
to the program coordinator. This form must be returned by the end of the second week of class.
If the form is not submitted I will be dropped from the class.
2. I understand that sites may do background checks and may require fingerprinting, inoculations,
physical checkups and other procedures prior to agency placement. It is my responsibility to
provide correct information to the sites. Dismissal from the site based on incorrect or incomplete
information may require me to withdraw from the internship until I am able to provide
appropriate documentation.
3. I am responsible for discussing with my site supervisor the learning objectives and required
assignments. I must notify and work with my site supervisor during the first two weeks of my
internship to resolve any serious problems or issues about appropriate assignments.
4. I am not permitted to select or change my internship site without approval from the program
coordinator.
5. I am expected to complete 225 hours at the same site. These hours must be documented.
6. All excused absences from the internship site must be verified by presenting medical
documentation to the Site Supervisor.
7. Incomplete ("I") grades are not given for the Internship Courses MED 3910
_____________________________
____/____/____
Student’s Signature
Date
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NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
City University of New York
300 Jay Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Biological Sciences Department
Telephone: 7182605088 Fax: 7182605278
Internship Timesheet
Student's Name:
___________________
EMPID:
___________________
Site:
___________________
Site supervisor:
___________________
All students enrolled in the Internship in Biomedical Informatics Course, MED 3910, are
required to do 225 hours of work in an approved site. This form is to maintain a record of the
hours worked by the Intern during the internship. The student and site supervisor must sign
it. The student is responsible to keep accurate and authentic documentation of hours worked.
Falsifying this document can result in dismissal from the program. Photocopies will not be
accepted.
Date
Time In
Time Out
Total Hours
Total hours on this sheet:
___________________
Total hours on previous sheet:
___________________
Total hours to date:
___________________
Supervisor’s Signature
_________________
____/____/____
_________________
Student’s Signature
Date
Supervisor Signature
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Date
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Appendix D
Fact Sheet # 71 Internship Programs under the
Fair Labor Standards Act
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Appendix E
Instructions for reports and grading rubrics
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NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
City University of New York
300 Jay Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Biological Sciences Department
Telephone: 7182605088 Fax: 7182605278
Internship in Biomedical Informatics – Project Proposal/Research Plan
Students are expected to construct a 5-page project report midway through the internship. The
detailed project report must contain a description of the project and project goals, a time-table
for each aspect of the project, along with resources needed and other logistical considerations.
Any personnel described in the project plan must submit a letter of support, specifying the
extent of their involvement and commitment. Resources that will be used (such as funding)
must be laid out and properly accounted for. The Intern will, in addition, need to have the
following information: The site supervisors name, the title of the site supervisor, the name of
the internship site, and the site address. Upon evaluation of the project proposal/research plan
by the seminar faculty, the program coordinator, credit will be awarded up to 15% of the final
grade for the Internship Course.
The project proposal will need to have the following components:
1 Purpose: Briefly state the overall goal of the project and what you hope to accomplish.
2 Background: Describe the background of your project as it relates to the literature or
current methods, practices. How does your proposed work fit into what is known about
your project. How will it add to the field? What is novel about what you propose? If
gaining a new skill, how is that skill currently applied?
3 Outcomes: Write down as precisely as you can the objectives that you expect to
achieve through this project. These should be a series of concise statements that
describe specific and measurable objectives, usually stated with the following language,
“At the end of this project I will have (or I will be able to)…” These objectives will be
used to evaluate the successful completion of the project.
4 Description of Project: Using your stated objectives as a guide, write a brief narrative
that describes exactly what you will do in order to meet your objectives. Include a
description of the form your final presentation and report will take.
5 Schedule: Give as detailed a schedule for accomplishing the various phases of your
project as possible. It is understood that this schedule may need to change, but it will
guide you and your site supervisor in monitoring the progress of the project during the
semester.
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6 Resources Needed/to be used: Describe what resources you will need in order to
complete the project. This may simply involve access to a library, computer, and a
printer, or it may include lab equipment, lab supplies, etc.
7 Relation to Course: Describe how your proposed project fits with the content of the
courses that you have been studying to date. How does your project fulfill the objectives
of the internship, namely to expose students in the program to the practice of medical
informatics and molecular bioinformatics in commercial, research, and medical settings.
What specific techniques, methods shall you be applying from your course-work.
8 Evaluation Criteria: Describe what criteria your site supervisor will be using to evaluate
the successful completion of your project for e.g. will you have to attend meetings, give
presentations. You should refer to the stated purpose and objectives in order to develop
these criteria. The site supervisor will, at minimum, perform monthly evaluations of the
intern as well as a final evaluation.
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NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
City University of New York
300 Jay Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Biological Sciences Department
Telephone: 7182605088 Fax: 7182605278
Internship in Biomedical Informatics – Mid-Internship Project Report
Students are expected to construct a minimum 5-page, 1.5 spaced, size 12 font, project report
midway through the internship. Upon evaluation of the report by the seminar faculty, the
program coordinator, credit will be awarded up to 10% of the final grade for the Internship
Course. This report, along with the final project report to be submitted at the end of the
Internship, should follow the detailed instructions for authors made available by the Journal of
Biomedical Informatics (http://www.elsevier.com/journals/journal-of-biomedicalinformatics/1532-0464/guide-for-authors#68000).
The project report will need to have the following components:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Title
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results
Discussion
Literature cited
Title:
The title should be less than ten words and should reflect the content of the paper. A good title
is straightforward and uses keywords that researchers in a particular field will recognize.
Abstract:
An abstract is a concise (100 to 200 words) summary of the purpose of the research report,
the results found, and the major conclusions. It is written in the third person and the past tense.
Introduction:
The introduction defines the subject of the report. It must outline the scientific purpose and
objective for the research performed and give the reader sufficient background to understand
the rest of the report and will answer several questions, including the following:
Why was this study performed?
What knowledge already exists about this subject?
What is the specific purpose of the study?
Materials and Methods:
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The materials and methods used in the experiments or analysis should be reported in this
section. When procedures from a lab book or another report are followed exactly, simply cite
the work, noting any deviations from the method used. However, it is still necessary to
describe special pieces of equipment (non-standard), new scripts written or analysis performed
and the general theory of the assays used. Generally, this section attempts to answer the
following questions:
What materials/tools/programs were used?
How were they used?
Results:
The results section should summarize the data from the experiments without discussing their
implications. The data should be organized into tables, figures, graphs, and photographs
without replicating itself. All figures and tables should have descriptive titles and should include
a legend explaining any symbols, abbreviations, or special methods used. Figures and tables
should be numbered separately and should be referred to in the text by number, for example:
1. Figure 1 shows that the activity decreased after five minutes.
2. The activity decreased after five minutes (fig. 1).
Figures and tables should be self-explanatory; that is, the reader should be able to understand
them without referring to the text. All columns and rows in tables and axes in figures should be
labeled.
Discussion:
This section should not just be a restatement of the results but should emphasize interpretation
of the data, relating them to existing theory and knowledge. In writing this section, you should
explain whether or not you accept or reject your original hypotheses. You should also be able
to suggest future experiments that might clarify areas of doubt in your results.
Literature Cited:
This section lists all articles or books cited in your report. The listing should be alphabetized by
the last names of the authors. Different journals require different formats for citing literature.
The instructions for authors of the Journal of Biomedical Informatics (linked to above)
gives detailed descriptions of how to cite the literature.
For articles:
Fox, J.W. 1988. Nest-building behavior of the catbird, Dumetella carolinensis. Journal of
Ecology 47: 113-17.
For Books:
Bird, W.Z. 1990. Ecological aspects of fox reproduction. Berlin: Guttenberg Press.
For chapters in books:
Smith, C.J. 1989. Basal cell carcinomas. In Histological aspects of cancer, ed. C.D. Wilfred,
pp. 278-91. Boston: Medical Press.
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When citing references in the text and all works used should be cited, do not use footnotes;
instead, refer to articles by the author's name and the date the paper was published. For
example:
1. Fox in 1988 investigated the hormones on the nest-building behavior of catbirds.
2. Hormones are known to influence the nest-building behavior of catbirds (Fox, 1988).
When citing papers that have two authors, both names must be listed. When three or more
authors are involved, the Latin et al. (et alia) meaning "and others" may be used. A paper by
Smith, Lynch, Merrill, and Beam published in 1989 would be cited in the text as:
Smith et al. (1989) have shown that...
This short form is for text use only. In the Literature Cited, all names would be listed, usually
last name preceding initials.
General Comments on Style
1. All scientific names (genus and species) must be italicized or underlined.
2. Use the metric system of measurements.
3. Be aware that the word data is plural while datum is singular. This affects the choice of
a correct verb. The word species is used both as a singular and as a plural.
4. Numbers should be written as numerals when they are greater than ten or when they
are associated with measurements; for example, 6 mm or 2 g but two explanations of
six factors. When one list includes numbers over and under ten, all numbers in the list
may be expressed as numerals; for example, 17 sunfish, 13 bass, and 2 trout. Never
start a sentence with numerals. Spell all numbers beginning sentences.
5. Every sentence must have a subject and a verb.
6. Avoid using the first person, I or we, in writing. Keep your writing impersonal, in the third
person. Instead of saying, "We weighed the frogs and put them in a glass jar," write,
"The frogs were weighed and put in a glass jar."
7. It is best to use the past tense.
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NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
City University of New York
300 Jay Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Biological Sciences Department
Telephone: 7182605088 Fax: 7182605278
Internship in Biomedical Informatics – Final Internship Project Report
Students are expected to construct a 15 page, 1.5-spaced, size 12 font, project report at the
conclusion of the internship. Upon evaluation of the report by the seminar faculty, the program
coordinator and program coordinator, credit will be awarded up to 20% of the final grade for
the Internship Course. This report, like the mid-internship project report, should follow the
detailed instructions for authors made available by the Journal of Biomedical Informatics
(http://www.elsevier.com/journals/journal-of-biomedical-informatics/1532-0464/guide-forauthors#68000).
The project report will need to have the following components:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Cover page
Title
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results
Discussion
Literature cited
Cover page:
The cover page should include your name, your site supervisor’s name, the date of
submission, and the title of your project. It should also include the CityTech Logo.
Title:
The title should be less than ten words and should reflect the content of the paper. A good title
is straightforward and uses keywords that researchers in a particular field will recognize.
Abstract:
An abstract is a concise (100 to 200 words) summary of the purpose of the research report,
the results found, and the major conclusions. It is written in the third person and the past tense.
Introduction:
The introduction defines the subject of the report. It must outline the scientific purpose and
objective for the research performed and give the reader sufficient background to understand
the rest of the report and will answer several questions, including the following:
Why was this study performed?
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What knowledge already exists about this subject?
What is the specific purpose of the study?
Materials and Methods:
The materials and methods used in the experiments or analysis should be reported in this
section. When procedures from a lab book or another report are followed exactly, simply cite
the work, noting any deviations from the method used. However, it is still necessary to
describe special pieces of equipment (non-standard), new scripts written or analysis performed
and the general theory of the assays used. Generally, this section attempts to answer the
following questions:
What materials/tools/programs were used?
How were they used?
Results:
The results section should summarize the data from the experiments without discussing their
implications. The data should be organized into tables, figures, graphs, and photographs
without replicating itself. All figures and tables should have descriptive titles and should include
a legend explaining any symbols, abbreviations, or special methods used. Figures and tables
should be numbered separately and should be referred to in the text by number, for example:
3. Figure 1 shows that the activity decreased after five minutes.
4. The activity decreased after five minutes (fig. 1).
Figures and tables should be self-explanatory; that is, the reader should be able to understand
them without referring to the text. All columns and rows in tables and axes in figures should be
labeled. If a figure is reproduced from another source, the source must be cited.
Discussion:
This section should not just be a restatement of the results but should emphasize interpretation
of the data, relating them to existing theory and knowledge. In writing this section, you should
explain whether or not you accept or reject your original hypotheses. You should also be able
to suggest future experiments that might clarify areas of doubt in your results.
Literature Cited:
This section lists all articles or books cited in your report. The listing should be alphabetized by
the last names of the authors. Different journals require different formats for citing literature.
The instructions for authors of the Journal of Biomedical Informatics (linked to above) gives
detailed descriptions of how to cite the literature. Remember you will be assessed on your
ability to cite appropriately, as well as on your ability to incorporate the ideas of others in an
ethical manner, summarizing, paraphrasing and quoting when necessary.
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For articles:
Fox, J.W. 1988. Nest-building behavior of the catbird, Dumetella carolinensis. Journal of
Ecology 47: 113-17.
For Books:
Bird, W.Z. 1990. Ecological aspects of fox reproduction. Berlin: Guttenberg Press.
For chapters in books:
Smith, C.J. 1989. Basal cell carcinomas. In Histological aspects of cancer, ed. C.D. Wilfred,
pp. 278-91. Boston: Medical Press.
When citing references in the text and all works used should be cited, do not use footnotes;
instead, refer to articles by the author's name and the date the paper was published. For
example:
3. Fox in 1988 investigated the hormones on the nest-building behavior of catbirds.
4. Hormones are known to influence the nest-building behavior of catbirds (Fox, 1988).
When citing papers that have two authors, both names must be listed. When three or more
authors are involved, the Latin et al. (et alia) meaning "and others" may be used. A paper by
Smith, Lynch, Merrill, and Beam published in 1989 would be cited in the text as:
Smith et al. (1989) have shown that...
This short form is for text use only. In the Literature Cited, all names would be listed, usually
last name preceding initials.
General Comments on Style
8. All scientific names (genus and species) must be italicized or underlined.
9. Use the metric system of measurements.
10. Be aware that the word data is plural while datum is singular. This affects the choice of
a correct verb. The word species is used both as a singular and as a plural.
11. Numbers should be written as numerals when they are greater than ten or when they
are associated with measurements; for example, 6 mm or 2 g but two explanations of
six factors. When one list includes numbers over and under ten, all numbers in the list
may be expressed as numerals; for example, 17 sunfish, 13 bass, and 2 trout. Never
start a sentence with numerals. Spell all numbers beginning sentences.
12. Every sentence must have a subject and a verb.
13. Avoid using the first person, I or we, in writing. Keep your writing impersonal, in the third
person. Instead of saying, "We weighed the frogs and put them in a glass jar," write,
"The frogs were weighed and put in a glass jar."
14. It is best to use the past tense.
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Scientific process
Rubric for Mid Internship Report – Internship in Biomedical Informatics
Beginning
Developing
Accomplished
1
2
3
Introduction Does not give any
Gives very little
Gives too much
information about
information.
information. More
what to expect in the
like a summary.
report.
Aim
The purpose or aim
The central aim or
The writing has a
is generally unclear. argument is not
clear aim or
consistently clear
argument, but may
throughout the
sometimes digress
paper.
from it.
Content
The central aim or
Information supports Information provides
argument is not
a central aim or
reasonable support
clearly identified.
argument at times.
for a central aim or
Analysis is vague or Analysis is basic or
argument and
not evident. Reader general. Reader
displays evidence of
is confused or may
gains few insights.
a basic analysis of a
be misinformed.
significant topic.
Reader gains some
insights.
Exemplary
4
Presents a concise
lead-in to the report.
The writer's central
aim or argument is
readily apparent to
the reader.
Balanced
presentation of
relevant and
legitimate
information that
clearly supports a
central aim or
argument and shows
a thoughtful, indepth analysis of a
significant topic.
Reader gains
important insights.
Procedures
Not sequential, most
steps are missing or
are confusing.
Some of the steps
are understandable;
most are confusing
and lack detail.
Most of the steps
are understandable;
some lack detail or
are confusing.
Presents easy-tofollow steps, which
are logical and
adequately detailed.
Data &
Results
Data tables and/or
graphs missing
information and are
inaccurate.
Both complete,
minor inaccuracies
and/or illegible
characters.
Both accurate, some
ill-formed
characters.
Data tables, results
and graphs neatly
completed and
totally accurate.
Score
Presents an illogical
explanation for
findings and does
not address any of
the questions
suggested in the
template.
Presents an illogical
explanation for
findings and
addresses few
questions.
Presents a logical
explanation for
findings and
addresses some of
the questions.
Presents a logical
explanation for
findings and
addresses most of
the questions.
Language
Numerous errors in
spelling, grammar,
verb tense and
punctuation; no
paragraphs,
numerous
fragmented
sentences;
extremely limited
vocabulary; use of
language impedes
meaning because of
errors in usage.
Several instances of
grammatical errors
and demonstrates a
lack of editing;
sentence structure is
simplistic, little
variety; although
there are errors,
uses language that
conveys meaning to
readers.
Presentation
Illegible writing,
loose pages.
Legible writing,
some ill-formed
letters, print too
small or too large,
papers stapled
together.
Few errors in
spelling, grammar,
verb tense and
punctuation;
sentence structure
(subject and
predicate) is
generally correct
although still
simplistic and
occasionally
repetitious.;
generally
straightforward
language that
conveys meaning to
the readers.
Legible writing, wellformed characters,
clean and neatly
bound has a report
cover, illustrations
provided.
Length
Paper has more or
fewer pages than
specified in the
assignment.
Very few errors in
sentence structure
and mechanics;
exhibits good to
excellent command
of language and
professional
terminology;
sentences are
complex and
vocabulary is
sophisticated;
skillfully
communicates
meaning to readers
with clarity and
fluency.
Word processed or
typed, clean and
neatly bound has a
report cover,
illustrations
provided.
Paper is the number
of pages specified in
the assignment.
Presentation
Conclusions
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References
Use of
References
References are
seldom cited to
support statements.
Although attributions
are occasionally
given, many
statements seem
unsubstantiated.
Quality of
References
There are virtually
no sources that are
reliable.
Most of the
references are from
sources that are not
peer-reviewed and
have uncertain
reliability.
Reference
References are not
formatting
formatted correctly
Additional Comments:
References show
frequent errors
Legitimate sources
that support claims
are generally
present and
attribution is, for the
most part, clear and
fairly represented.
Although most of the
references are
professionally
legitimate, a few are
questionable (e.g.,
trade books, internet
sources, popular
magazines).
References show
minor errors
Compelling evidence
from professionally
legitimate sources is
given to support
claims. Attribution is
clear and fairly
represented.
References are
primarily peerreviewed
professional journals
or other approved
sources (e.g.,
government
documents, agency
manuals).
References are
formatted correctly
Evaluator Name: ________________________________________ Date of evaluation: _______________________
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Scientific process
Rubric for Final Internship Report – Internship in Biomedical Informatics
Beginning
Developing
Accomplished
1
2
3
Introduction Does not give any
Gives very little
Gives too much
information about
information.
information. More
what to expect in the
like a summary.
report.
Aim
The purpose or aim
The central aim or
The writing has a
is generally unclear. argument is not
clear aim or
consistently clear
argument, but may
throughout the
sometimes digress
paper.
from it.
Content
The central aim or
Information supports Information provides
argument is not
a central aim or
reasonable support
clearly identified.
argument at times.
for a central aim or
Analysis is vague or Analysis is basic or
argument and
not evident. Reader general. Reader
displays evidence of
is confused or may
gains few insights.
a basic analysis of a
be misinformed.
significant topic.
Reader gains some
insights.
Procedures
Not sequential, most
steps are missing or
are confusing.
Data &
Results
Data tables and/or
graphs missing
information and are
inaccurate.
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Some of the steps
are understandable;
most are confusing
and lack detail.
Both complete,
minor inaccuracies
and/or illegible
characters.
Most of the steps
are understandable;
some lack detail or
are confusing.
Both accurate, some
ill-formed
characters.
Exemplary
4
Presents a concise
lead-in to the report.
Score
The writer's central
aim or argument is
readily apparent to
the reader.
Balanced
presentation of
relevant and
legitimate
information that
clearly supports a
central aim or
argument and shows
a thoughtful, indepth analysis of a
significant topic.
Reader gains
important insights.
Presents easy-tofollow steps, which
are logical and
adequately detailed.
Data tables, results
and graphs neatly
completed and
totally accurate.
51
Presents an illogical
explanation for
findings and does
not address any of
the questions
suggested in the
template.
Presents an illogical
explanation for
findings and
addresses few
questions.
Presents a logical
explanation for
findings and
addresses some of
the questions.
Presents a logical
explanation for
findings and
addresses most of
the questions.
Language
Numerous errors in
spelling, grammar,
verb tense and
punctuation; no
paragraphs,
numerous
fragmented
sentences;
extremely limited
vocabulary; use of
language impedes
meaning because of
errors in usage.
Several instances of
grammatical errors
and demonstrates a
lack of editing;
sentence structure is
simplistic, little
variety; although
there are errors,
uses language that
conveys meaning to
readers.
Presentation
Illegible writing,
loose pages.
Legible writing,
some ill-formed
letters, print too
small or too large,
papers stapled
together.
Few errors in
spelling, grammar,
verb tense and
punctuation;
sentence structure
(subject and
predicate) is
generally correct
although still
simplistic and
occasionally
repetitious.;
generally
straightforward
language that
conveys meaning to
the readers.
Legible writing, wellformed characters,
clean and neatly
bound has a report
cover, illustrations
provided.
Length
Paper has more or
fewer pages than
specified in the
assignment.
Very few errors in
sentence structure
and mechanics;
exhibits good to
excellent command
of language and
professional
terminology;
sentences are
complex and
vocabulary is
sophisticated;
skillfully
communicates
meaning to readers
with clarity and
fluency.
Word processed or
typed, clean and
neatly bound has a
report cover,
illustrations
provided.
Paper is the number
of pages specified in
the assignment.
Presentation
Conclusions
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References
Use of
References
References are
seldom cited to
support statements.
Although attributions
are occasionally
given, many
statements seem
unsubstantiated.
Quality of
References
There are virtually
no sources that are
reliable.
Most of the
references are from
sources that are not
peer-reviewed and
have uncertain
reliability.
Reference
References are not
formatting
formatted correctly
Additional Comments:
References show
frequent errors
Legitimate sources
that support claims
are generally
present and
attribution is, for the
most part, clear and
fairly represented.
Although most of the
references are
professionally
legitimate, a few are
questionable (e.g.,
trade books, internet
sources, popular
magazines).
References show
minor errors
Compelling evidence
from professionally
legitimate sources is
given to support
claims. Attribution is
clear and fairly
represented.
References are
primarily peerreviewed
professional journals
or other approved
sources (e.g.,
government
documents, agency
manuals).
References are
formatted correctly
Evaluator Name: ________________________________________ Date of evaluation: _______________________
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Rubric for Oral Presentation at Internship Orientation Symposium – Internship in Biomedical Informatics
Student Name :
Category
Scoring Criteria
Organization The type of presentation is appropriate for the topic and audience.
Points Evaluation
5
Information is presented in a logical sequence.
5
Presentation appropriately cites references.
5
Content
Introduction is attention-getting and establishes the speaker's credibility.
5
50 points
Scientific terms are used appropriately.
10
Hypothesis is clearly stated.
5
Experimental design clearly described (including the description of controls).
10
Presentation contains scientifically accurate material.
5
There is an obvious conclusion summarizing the presentation.
5
There is evidence that biomedical informatics skills learned in class were used during the project
5
There is evidence of biomedical informatics skills developed while performing the internship
5
Presentation
Speaker maintains good eye contact with the audience.
5
35 points
Speaker uses a clear voice, easily heard at the back of the room.
5
Speaker uses proper posture at all times.
5
Good language skills and pronunciation are used.
5
At least one well-prepared visual aid is used for support.
5
Presentation shows obvious preparation and a practiced delivery.
5
Length of the presentation is within the assigned time requirement.
5
Total Points
100
15 points
Score
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Additional Comments:
Intern Name:
________________________________________
Evaluator Name:
________________________________________
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Appendix F
MED 3910 Syllabus
INTERNSHIP/RESEARCH IN BIOMEDICAL INFORMATICS
(MED 3910)
SYLLABUS
NEW YORK CITY
COLLEGE OF
TECHNOLOGY
The City University Of New York
School of Arts and Sciences
Department of Biological
Sciences
Course Information
Course title:
Internship/Research in Biomedical Informatics
Course code:
MED 3910
Credit Hours:
5 credit hours total spread throughout the semester or
during the summer (for summer internships).
225 field hours
Prerequisite:
MED 4229, BIO 3352, enrollment in the Biomedical
Informatics Program and permission of the program
coordinator.
Text:
Selected by course coordinator and/or project supervisor to
support chosen project. MED 3910 Internship Manual.
Course Description:
An internship/research course that exposes majors to the
practice of medical informatics and molecular bioinformatics
in commercial, research, and medical settings.
Grading Procedure
Research Plan 15%
Student journal and midterm progress report 20%
Final written report 20%
Supervisor evaluation 30%
Oral presentation 15%
Course Coordinator
Davida S. Smyth
Phone:
Smyth: 7182604984
E-mail:
[email protected]
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The internship in Biomedical Informatics course aims to expose biomedical informatics
students to the practice of bioinformatics and medical informatics in real-world settings
including biomedical companies, research laboratories and clinical and medical settings. Prior
to enrollment in the course, students will be aided in identifying possible research and
internship opportunities within their area of interest. Students will have to maintain a daily
log/journal, meet weekly with their faculty mentor as well as comply with all the requirements of
the internship site and site supervisor. Additionally, students will be encouraged to attend
seminars and workshops held on campus as directed by the program coordinator. The
evaluations of the site supervisor and the quality and completeness of the interns’ log/journal,
written reports and oral presentation will determine the course grade.
ANTICIPATED LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon satisfactory completion of the course, the student will be able to:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
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Produce a properly formatted and worded CV and resume, as well as cover letters,
appropriate to the position applied for and understand the value of such instruments.
Gain experience in interviewing for internship and/or research positions, and understand
proper decorum and accepted practices in the job market.
Construct and formulate a coherent research or project plan, directed at particular
aspects of medical informatics and/or molecular bioinformatics.
Demonstrate and use knowledge gained in medical informatics and molecular
bioinformatics coursework to address a problem or need, as defined by the project plan.
Recognize the biological and biomedical principles at play in the particular project
chosen.
Demonstrate use and understanding of information and computer systems currently
used in medical informatics and/or molecular bioinformatics, as part of a project
methodology.
Keep accurate and meticulous records of research or project activities as evidence by
the student log/journal.
Demonstrate effective written and oral skills for presenting their activities during the
internship project and at the conclusion of the project activities.
Communicate effectively with other professionals, including superiors, in a real-world
setting.
STRUCTURE OF THE INTERNSHIP COURSE
This internship course is the culmination of the study of biomedical informatics, and should
serve as a demonstration of the abilities of the students (in terms of knowledge, skills, and
values) to function in real-world career and/or research settings. Students enrolled in the
course are typically in their last semester in the program, and must demonstrate knowledge of
their course materials, maturity and sophistication in their presentation, problem solving, time
management, and adaptability in the use of methods and tools as well as effective
interdisciplinary approaches to tackling their project.
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Following consultation with the program coordinator, students should begin to investigate
possible internship options in the New York City or tri-state area, and elsewhere (for summer
internships) well in advance of the semester or summer in which they wish to complete their
internship. The student, must establish contact with the outside internship program with the
assistance of the program coordinator, and students must complete application forms and
agree to interviews if necessary and within the deadlines put forth by the internship programs.
Alternatively, for those interested in pursuing careers in medicine, research, or academia,
scientific research work with faculty at City Tech or at other academic institutions can fulfill the
requirements of the course.
Before enrolling in MED 3910, students must write a project proposal based upon their
proposed internship project, detailing their goals, the timeline, and resources needed. Both the
internship and program coordinators must approve the project proposal. Any personnel
described in the project plan must specify the extent of their involvement. Resources that will
be used (such as funding) must be laid out and properly accounted for.
INTERNSHIP/RESEARCH PROJECT OPTIONS
Upon meeting with the program coordinator and indicating their area of interest, students are
allowed to choose an internship or research position in any area of biomedical informatics,
from medical and health informatics in clinical, medical, or research settings to molecular
bioinformatics in academic, commercial, or research settings. Additionally, City Tech faculty
could potentially also mentor students in research projects either at City Tech or at their
associated research sites on any topic relevant to biomedical informatics. A list of City Tech
and other locally based faculty, along with their associated research projects in biomedical
informatics, will be maintained by the program coordinator on the internship website. At the
present time, nine faculty members in the Biological Sciences Department at City Tech can
potentially advise students in various aspects of computational biology and bioinformatics
research work.
The program coordinator maintains the internship site, which has details and instructions on
the internship process (https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/biology/internships/). A list of
internship and research opportunities, both in NYC and further afield, is kept up-to-date by the
program coordinator, and should be consulted by prospective students of the course regularly
during the semester and well in advance of the semester or the summer session in which the
student wishes to complete their internship. The opportunities have been divided into those in
bioinformatics (https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/biology/internships/bioinformaticsinternships/), biology (https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/biology/internships/biologyinternships/), medical informatics
(https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/biology/internships/medical-informatics-internships/) and
others (https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/biology/internships/other-internships/). Additionally
the internship will email students regularly with updates of any opportunities that arise during
the course of the semester. This means that students must check their City Tech emails
regularly. The internship yearly calendar also indicates upcoming deadlines and should be
checked by students (https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/biology/internships/internship-yearly-
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calender/). A notice board is located outside room P410, where additional opportunities will be
posted.
Here are some examples of potential opportunities
Sackler Institute of Graduate Biomedical Studies, New York, NY – hosts a Summer
Undergraduate Research Program where students work with faculty in the disciplines of
Biochemistry, Biomedical Imaging, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Developmental Genetics,
Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Oncology, Molecular Pharmacology, Neuroscience and
Physiology, Parasitology, Structural Biology, Forensic Pathology, Computational Biology and
Virology. The program runs for ten weeks during the summer staring in June and is a great
opportunity for those interested in computational biology. Applicants must have a 3.4 GPA and
at least one semester of lab benchwork experience. It has a $3500 stipend and provides
housing on campus (http://sackler.med.nyu.edu/surp/).
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY – hosts a Summer Undergraduate
Research Program where students work with faculty in the disciplines of computational
neuroscience, computational biomedicine and genomics The program runs for 10 weeks
starting in June and requires a 3.5 GPA and at least 3 months of laboratory research
experience (http://icahn.mssm.edu/education/graduate-school/degrees-andprograms/summer-undergraduate-research-program/curriculum).
Brooklyn (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center Summer Research Program – hosts an 8week research opportunity for sophomore and junior undergraduates. Students work under the
direction of a faculty member in either basic science or clinical departments. This program was
designed for undergrads that have historically been underrepresented in the biomedical and
health related professions (http://www.downstate.edu/grad/fellowship.html).
GRADING PROCEDURE
Evaluation of the interns’ projects and progress will involve the following: the interns’ project
proposal (a short write up showing the project plan and timeline) shall be evaluated by the
internship and program coordinators and a City Tech faculty mentor with expertise in the
project area shall be assigned, the daily electronic log/journal shall be evaluated weekly by the
faculty mentors as well as by the internship and program coordinator, the site supervisor will
perform a mid and final internship evaluation of the intern, the mid-internship report shall be
evaluated by the faculty mentors, and the internship and program coordinators, and upon
conclusion and completion of the internship, a final project report and an oral presentation in
the presence of the City Tech community will be evaluated by the faculty mentors, and the
internship and program coordinators. The program coordinator will obtain and maintain the
grades for each component from all involved persons.
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The numerical breakdown of the components of the final grade is as follows:
• Research Plan 15%
• Student journal and midterm progress report 20%
• Supervisor evaluation 30%
• Final written report 20%
• Oral presentation 15%
Letter Grade
Numerical Ranges
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
D
F
93-100
90-92.9
87-89.9
83-86.9
80-82.9
77-79.9
70-76.9
60-69.9
59.9 and below
STUDENT LOG/JOURNAL
Students are required to maintain a record of their daily activities in the form of a log or journal,
which is checked weekly by the faculty mentor assigned to the student. The log or journal,
should be in electronic format and could take the form of a word document, or a restricted
access website such as http://www.labarchives.com/classroom-edition.php). It must be
updated daily and should reflect all the activities of the student that are involved in the
internship project, including, data generated, analysis that is being performed, and any
information, reading materials or literature that is relevant to the project. The student should
note any ideas or thoughts they might have about their progress towards their goals as
outlined in the project proposal submitted to the program coordinator. Lastly, the log/journal
should record and detail any communications between the site supervisor and others that are
related to the internship project.
FINAL PROJECT REPORT AND ORAL PRESENTATION
The final project report, which accounts for 35% of the final grade, involves: (1) a formal writeup (20%) of at least 12 pages (not including the cover page), using 1.5 line spacing (not double
spaced); and (2) a 30-minute formal oral presentation, to be delivered at the end of the
internship, in front of an audience composed of other students from the Biomedical Informatics
program, Biological Sciences faculty, and others involved and/or interested in the project topic
(15%).
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ATTENDANCE
All students enrolled in the MED 3910, are required to do 225 hours of work in an approved
site and must complete the internship timesheet form. This form is to maintain a record of the
hours worked by the intern during the internship. The student and site supervisor must sign it.
The student is responsible to keep accurate and authentic documentation of hours worked.
Falsifying this document can result in dismissal from the program. Photocopies will not be
accepted. The intern must also comply with any timetable put forth by the site supervisor.
Lateness and poor attendance at the internship site could result in termination of the
internship.
PLAGIARISM
Students must write their own assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an
idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge that, both by using quotation
marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism
is a major academic offence.
For the CityTech policy on plagiarism see the following link
http://library.citytech.cuny.edu/instruction/pdf/plagiarismtips.pdf
For the CityTech policies on academic integrity see the following link
http://www.citytech.cuny.edu/aboutus/docs/policies/CT_PolicyManual11_12.pdf
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