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Student Research Program
The UC Irvine Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care Student Research Program provides faculty-mentored research opportunities to undergraduate students.
The Student Research Program provides stimulating and valuable research opportunities for undergraduate students. Students gain hands-on experience by assisting faculty with active research projects and may be tasked with:
- Initiating the informed consent process
- Collecting and cleaning data for analysis
- Supporting the development of abstracts or manuscripts for publication
Research Programs
Undergraduate students accepted into the program will be enrolled through one of the following:
UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences Bio Sci 199 Program
Earn school credit while conducting research under faculty supervision.
Student Research Intern Program (SRIP)
Gain volunteer-based research experience without school credit.
The program does not provide exclusive clinical shadowing opportunities. Any clinical exposure is not guaranteed and may be revoked if program expectations, rules or regulations are not followed.
Minimum Requirements
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have completed high school (current high school students are not eligible)
- Must commit to a minimum of 2 units (4 hours per 1 unit) for one academic year
- Be available for shifts between 4 to 6 hours, at least two days a week (No shifts available during university holidays)
Application Process
To apply, students must complete the UC Irvine Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care Student Research Program Application Form and upload their CV/resume (PDF) and certification of training completion (PDF).
Applications will be reviewed only after all required documentation has been submitted. Students will be notified of their application status via email.
Additional information on how to complete training can be found on the UC Irvine Office of Research Training and Education webpage. Required training courses include:
- CITI Human Research Protections Training
- CITI Good Clinical Practice Training
- HIPAA Research Course
Deadlines
Inquiries should be submitted by the following deadline:
| Quarter | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Summer | First Friday of May |
| Fall | First Friday of July |
| Winter | First Friday of November |
| Spring | First Friday of February |
FAQs
Do I need prior research experience or experience with patients before I can apply?
While prior research and/or patient interaction would be ideal, students without direct experience should still apply. Students should leverage skills from work or volunteer experience. All applicants should have a basic knowledge of general research procedures.
Can I split up my shifts for the day?
No. Depending on the day, students are expected at 6 a.m. Monday through Wednesday or 7:30 a.m. on Thursdays. The four hour shift minimum is consecutive and cannot be split up during the day.
My schedule currently does not work with the stated research hours, should I change my classes to accommodate volunteering?
No. Do not adjust your schedule to accommodate available research hours as we cannot guarantee space or that you will be selected. We are not responsible for any scheduling errors or conflicts.
I am wait-listed for a class and I am unsure if my schedule will work. Should I still reach out?
Yes. We understand the difficulty in getting into necessary courses. Please let us know within your application submission that you are currently wait-listed for a class and your schedule is subject to change.
I already reached out to an Anesthesia Provider in the Department and they said I could work with them. Should I still submit an application?
Students should NOT reach out directly to any faculty, resident, fellow or staff. This circumvents our volunteer procedures and we will NOT accept any students who have not inquired about availability through our application process. There are no exceptions.
I am a graduating senior, am I still eligible to apply?
It depends. As we typically ask for a one-year commitment, we ask that graduating seniors prove they can provide three consecutive quarters of research. Our on-boarding process is long and our research procedures are not conducive to short-term candidates. Also, upon graduating, students would no longer be eligible for Bio 199 or the SRIP program.
I am only available in the summer, can I still apply?
Yes. Summer only research is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Priority is given to eligible non-UC Irvine students whose university and/or college is not local. These non-UC Irvine students are expected to return for an additional summer.
I have already graduated collage, am I eligible for the SRIP program?
No. The SRIP is reserved for undergraduate students and high school students as young as 16 years old.
I am a high school student, am I eligible for the Anesthesiology Research Program?
No. The Anesthesiology Student Research Program is only open to students who are at least 18 years old and have already earned a high school diploma.
While high school students are not eligible for the Anesthesiology Student Research Program, there may be opportunities available through the UC Irvine Student Research Intern Program in other departments.
Contact Information
For questions about about the Anesthesiology Research Program, contact:
Anesthesia Research
anesthresearch@uci.edu