Fisch Study Coordinator

The Center for the Art of Medicine (CFAM) research lab is in search of a part-time study coordinator for a new research project entitled, Examining the Impact of the Fisch Art Awards on Medical Student Growth and Wellbeing.

Study Description:

The Fisch Art of Medicine and John Song Student Awards Program (Fisch Awards) is an innovative University of Minnesota program that awards grants to medical students to allow them to pursue an arts-related activity during their medical school training. These awards aim to nurture creativity, allow students to express themselves in new ways, and enhance lifelong connections between the art and science of medicine. The purpose of this study is to explore the experiences of students in the Fisch Awards program and to assess its impact on participants, both during their medical school years and after graduation. We hypothesize that the Fisch Awards may impact participants in three different domains: Professional Development, Well-being and Resilience, and Curiosity and Creativity. This mixed-methods study will use validated metrics to assess potential impact through pre- and post-award assessments of participants' well-being and curiosity. In addition, participants will complete post-award surveys and interviews, which will be analyzed using qualitative methods. The study will also include an evaluation of the program that contains both process and outcome components, as that information may be useful for other institutions interested in launching similar programs.

Please see the study proposal and study protocol for more details.

Study Coordinator Responsibilities:

Study coordinator responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Recruitment of study participants
• Arranging consent meetings
• Conduct the consent process with participants
• Building study surveys in Qualtrics
• Administering study surveys
• Scheduling interviews with study participants
• Budget tracking
• Manage IRB modifications
• Organizing and summarizing study-related data
• Help with abstract and manuscript preparation and submission
• Development and maintenance of database for follow-up purposes

Logistics:

This 0.25 FTE position is available immediately and will go through June 28, 2026. The position will be 10 hours per week, with some flexibility to reallocate hours from week-to-week (e.g. 12 hours one week, 8 the next), depending on the workload at different points in the study. Work can be done in person (at CFAM - 2441 University Ave) or hybrid; some in-person work will be required most weeks (typically on Monday and/or Thursdays).

This study is funded through the UMN Grant-in-Aid program.

Application process:

If you are interested in applying for this position or have any questions, please email Dr. Maren Olson (co-director of the Center for the Art of Medicine) at olso1421@umn.edu with your CV and a brief explanation of why you are interested in the position.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least four years
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience with both qualitative and quantitative research

Desired Qualifications:

• MPH degree
• Experience using NVivo qualitative research software
• Experience using RedCap
• Experience using Qualtrics

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Pay Range: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Work Location: In-person or hybrid

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