Summer Student

Position Description:

Purpose

This position supports the Vascular Surgery research team with active projects focused on the Aortic Trauma Foundation (ATF) database and CEVARII, a global, collaborative research effort on the management of intact and ruptured iliac and aortic aneurysms (INAAs and IAAs). Responsibilities include research support, data entry, chart abstraction, and routine administrative tasks, performed under the guidance of faculty and staff in accordance with established protocols.

Primary Functions

• Abstract data from electronic medical records for entry into ATF and CEVARII databases.

• Perform data entry and maintain data integrity across institutional and consortium platforms.

• Assist with tracking, organizing, and updating research documentation.

• Attend and participate in project meetings and consortium check-ins as needed.

• Support coordination of research-related correspondence and scheduling.

• Maintain appropriate filing and documentation (electronic and paper).

• Perform light word processing, spreadsheet management, and basic reporting.

• Assist with research-based administrative duties.

• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and external research partners.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient with computers, data entry, and document management systems.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Familiarity with clinical research methods and medical terminology preferred.

Preferred Schedule:

Position Requirements:

Minimum Required Education: Current High School Student

Minimum Required Experience: No experience required

Physical Requirements

Occasional lifting of moderate-weight materials; frequent standing and walking.

Risk Potential
Low exposure to environmental or occupational hazards.

Sensory Acuity
Ability to communicate effectively and process information visually and aurally. May occasionally need to distinguish colors or assess spatial relationships.

Work Environment
Primarily office-based within a climate-controlled setting; occasional exposure to noise or light environmental variation.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination


The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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