2014 OHSU Equity & CURE Research Internship Handbook

OHSU Center for Diversity & Inclusion

Summer Research Handbook EQUITY AND TED R. LILLEY CURE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM JUNE 16 – AUGUST 8, 2014

Table of Contents Page(s) Section 1: About the Summer Equity and CURE Internship Programs Welcome and Acknowledgments

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Program Contacts

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What are the Equity and CURE Programs?

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2014 Summer Internship Calendar

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Section 2: Information for Interns Intern Expectations and Responsibilities

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Section 3: Information for Mentors Mentor Expectations and Responsibilities

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Your Role as a Faculty Mentor

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Guidelines for Hosting Minors in Labs at OHSU

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Section 4: Meet the 2014 Summer Equity and CURE Interns and Mentors CURE Interns and Mentors

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Equity Interns and Mentors

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Visiting Research Interns

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Mentor Contact Information

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Welcome and Acknowledgments Congratulations and welcome, OHSU summer research interns! Whether you are taking part in the Equity or the Ted R. Lilley Continuing Umbrella of Research Education (CURE) Intern Program, we are excited to have you here at OHSU this summer. Both internship programs are quite competitive and selective. Your application was among hundreds of both local and national applicants from across the United States. Your excellent credentials, impressive academic background and strong interest in health and science careers propelled you to the top of the heap.

For the duration of the research internship and beyond, we are eager to provide you with the tools and skills necessary to ascend to the next level of your academic and career aspirations. We are pleased to offer you a summer program that will provide hands-on experience, academic advising, and professional development to help you prepare for your long-term career goal.

The Center for Diversity & Inclusion (CDI) administers student enrichment programs with the support of many OHSU partners. Tracking the academic success of our interns, CDI is pleased to report that former interns have matriculated into OHSU programs. Some have already completed their respective program of interest at OHSU and other institutions.

To provide our interns and faculty mentors with high-quality service, CDI is pleased to welcome David Martinez, OHSU’s new Manager of Student Recruitment & Retention. David, who will oversee our summer programs, comes to OHSU with a wealth of experience in student advising and recruitment.

He has served in key student affairs roles at Portland State University, Western Oregon University and Portland Community College. Most recently, he was a policy manager for the Oregon Education Investment Board. As manager of the Equity and CURE programs, David is your point person and key contact during the next eight weeks. You may contact David at martdavi@ohsu.edu or (503) 494-9512.

The Equity Summer Program is sponsored by the Center for Diversity & Inclusion, the School of Dentistry, the School of Medicine Dean’s Office, Graduate Studies, School of Nursing and the Portland Alcohol Research Center (PARC). The Ted R. Lilley CURE program receives administrative and financial support from the Knight Cancer Institute and the Ted R. Lilley Family Endowment.

The Equity and the Ted R. Lilley CURE programs would not be possible without the support and mentorship of OHSU faculty members and providers. Your participation as mentors furthers OHSU’s commitment toward increasing the pipeline of future researchers and health providers. We appreciate your unwavering support of our interns by providing invaluable hands-on experience and critical research and analytical thinking skills.

Again, congratulations and thanks to each and every one of you for your participation and partnership.

Warmly,

Leslie D. Garcia, M.P.A.

Assistant Chief Diversity Officer Assistant Vice President Director, Center for Diversity & Inclusion Oregon Health & Science University

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Program Contacts David Martinez Manager for Student Recruitment & Retention Center for Diversity & Inclusion martdavi@ohsu.edu | (503) 494-9512

Gabriela Alarcon CURE/Equity College Mentor Graduate Student, Ph.D. Candidate alarcon@ohsu.edu

Gloria Harrison Administrative Coordinator Knight Cancer Institute Contact for CURE administrative processing tasks harrisog@ohsu.edu | (503) 494-8376

Center for Diversity & Inclusion Oregon Health & Science University 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, L601 Portland, Oregon 97239-3098 cdi@ohsu.edu | (503) 494-5657 Web: www.ohsu.edu/diversity Facebook: www.facebook.com/OHSU.CDI Twitter: @OHSU_CDI | www.twitter.com/OHSU_CDI Instagram: @OHSU.CDI |www.instagram.com/OHSU.CDI

Knight Cancer Institute Oregon Health & Science University 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, HRC 14D40 Portland, Oregon 97329 (503) 494-8376 | www.ohsu.edu/cancer

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What are the Equity and CURE Research Programs?

The OHSU Equity and CURE Summer Research Program offers an exciting opportunity for college undergraduate and high school students to spend eight weeks working with faculty and graduate students in a research setting.

The Equity program attracts college undergraduates from throughout the nation. The CURE program targets high school students from the Portland area. Selected students excel academically and come from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

The Equity program has four tracks; Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, and Graduate Studies. All students will participate in weekly seminars, meetings and present a scientific research poster at the end of the program.

Students will also receive career mentoring from OHSU faculty and academic advising from the Center for Diversity & Inclusion (CDI).

Program Goals The goal of the Equity and CURE programs is to give hands-on research experience and science exposure to underserved and underrepresented students in health and sciences research. The Equity and CURE programs strive to increase the enrollment of talented disadvantaged diverse applicants in OHSU academic programs.

CDI will also track the intern’s academic progress and provide additional advising and mentoring opportunities.

Advising and Presentations Equity and CURE interns are provided with educational advising and resources that support the individual’s academic endeavors. In addition, preparatory lectures and advising appointments have been incorporated in the summer program for additional career guidance. Interns participate in presentations that highlight the pathways and opportunities in the Ph.D., DMD, M.D., M.D./Ph.D., SON and M.D./M.P.H. programs. Other presentations related to medicine, health science careers and community outreach are incorporated in the program.

CDI maintains a file for each participating student, noting his/her progress during the summer and upcoming academic year. Advising sessions are mandatory throughout the year to ensure interns are cognizant of the prerequisites required in their selected field. Interns are required to contact CDI yearly at the end of winter term/semester to report academic goals and progress.

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Equity and CURE Summer Internship Calendar June 16 through August 8, 2014 Program Attendance  

Schedules – The assigned mentor is responsible for setting a work schedule that works for both mentors and the intern (i.e. time of arrival and departure).

Attendance Policy: Interns must call or email their lab mentor and David Martinez, CDI (martdavi@ohsu.edu) if they are unable to report to work at their scheduled time. Interns are responsible for making up time missed in their labs. Interns are not to exceed a 40-hour work week, and should typically work Monday-Friday, 8am- 5pm.

2014 Program Dates

Seminars, Events, Activities, Etc.

Required Attendees

JUNE 15 Sunday 6pm University Place Hotel & Conference Center 310 SW Lincoln Street, Portland

Summer Lodging Move-In Day Ice breaker Dinner Hot Lips Pizza – PSU 1909 SW 6th Ave., Portland

All Equity and CURE interns

JUNE 16 Monday 9am – 4:30pm Medical Research Building

Equity & CURE Internship Program Orientation

9-10:30am, MRB 310

Greetings and Welcome Leslie Garcia, M.P.A., Director, Center for Diversity & Inclusion (CDI), Assistant Chief Diversity Officer & Assistant Vice Provost David Martinez, B.A., Diversity Manager, Student Recruitment & Retention

10:30 – 10:45am, MRB 310

Break Program Icebreaker – Self Introductions

11am – 12pm, MRB 310

Housekeeping items – David Martinez One-on-One Advising Session

12 -1pm Marquam Room Mac Hall 1116

Equity and CURE Interns Luncheon Introduction to Mentors Leslie Garcia, M.P.A., Assistant Chief Diversity Officer Jeanette Mladenovic, M.D., M.B.A., M.A.C.P. , Provost Brian Druker, M.D., Director, Knight Cancer Institute

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(June 16 cont’d) 1– 2pm Marquam Room Mac Hall 1116

HR Process and Name Badges Note: pictures taken while completing process Maileen Hamto, M.B.A., Manager, Diversity Communications

2 – 4pm, BICC-429

Library Tour Stephanie Kerns, MLS, BA, Assoc. University Librarian

4– 5pm, MRB -310

Gabriela Alarcon, Graduate Student, Ph.D. candidate, Equity/CURE College Mentor Official Start Day for interns Interns will report directly to lab. Timeframe will be based upon faculty mentor instructions.

Mentors: Please refer to “Research Planning” on p. 12 Intern Skill-Building Seminar Time management, organizational skills, OHSU culture Gabriela Alarcon, Equity/CURE College Mentor --- Return to lab---

JUNE 17 Tuesday 8am-5pm JUNE 18 Wednesday 12 – 1pm Marquam Room Mac Hall 1116 JUNE 19 Thursday 6:30pm JUNE 20 Friday 5 – 7pm Mac Hall Courtyard JUNE 21 Saturday 2– 4pm JUNE 23 Monday 11:30am – 1pm Mac Hall 2201 JUNE 25 Wednesday 12 – 1pm Mac Hall 2136 JUNE 26 Thursday 12 – 1pm OHSU Auditorium Rm 217 JUNE 28 Saturday 8am – 5pm Meet at PSU Native American Student and Community Center, 710 SW Jackson St.

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Social with Partners in Diversity Spirit of Portland Cruise (available for internships based in Portland) OHSU BBQ for Mentors, Interns and Program Sponsors Portland-area families of interns are invited to attend.

Equity interns only

Tour of Portland Meeting location: TBA

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Planning a Research Project Suzanne Mitchell, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Behavioral Neuroscience --- Return to lab--Seminar: Lab Notebook & Literature Review Gabriela Alarcon, Equity/CURE College Mentor --- Return to lab---

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Summer Welcome Pizza Party Susan Shugerman, MFA, Ed.D., Assistant Vice Provost for Education Outreach and Collaboration --- Return to lab--Saturday Hike at Eagle Creek Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Mark Rutledge-Gorman, Psy.D., M.Div. B.S., Administrator, Portland Alcohol Research Center Gabriela Alarcon, Equity/CURE College Mentor Jose Garcia, B.A., CDI Administrative Coordinator

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JUNE 30 Monday 11:30am – 1pm, SOM Conference Room A#4170 JULY 4, Friday JULY 7 Monday 11:30am – 1pm Mac Hall 3198

JULY 9 Wednesday 12– 1pm Mac Hall 2136 JULY 14 Monday 11:30am – 1pm CHH 3171 Room 1A

JULY 16 Wednesday 10:30am – 12pm Mac Hall 3198 JULY 17 Thursday

JULY 21 Monday 11:30am – 1pm Mac Hall 3198 JULY 23 Wednesday 1– 3pm JULY 28 Monday 11:30am – 1pm CHH 3171 Room 1A

Attending Graduate School: A Student’s Perspective Christie Pizimenti, Jeannie Hunnicutt, Asia Mitchell --- Return to lab--Independence Day: OHSU Closed Data Management Jackie Wirz, Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences Librarian --- Return to lab--Important: Intern profiles for CDI web due to Maileen Hamto hamto@ohsu.edu by 5pm.

Goal Setting and Academic Preparation: Mapping your Future Adrienne Thompson, Ed.D, Diversity Manager, Faculty Recruitment and Retention David Martinez, B.A., Diversity Manger, Student Recruitment & Retention Manager --- Return to lab--Why I Like Being a Researcher Owen McCarty, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering; Mary Heinricher, Ph.D., Professor, Neurosurgery Administration; and Missy Wong, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology --- Return to lab--PARC/MARC Presentation Mark Rutledge-Gorman, Psy.D M.Div. B.S., Administrator, Portland Alcohol Research Center --- Return to lab--Scientific poster outline and content draft DUE to research mentor Important: Begin by outlining a draft. Schedule a meeting with Gabriela Alarcon, alarcon@ohsu.edu, to review the draft before submitting to your mentor.

Data Visualization Jackie Wirz, Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences Librarian --- Return to lab--Hands on experience: VirtuOHSU Surgical Simulation Donn Spight, M.D., FACS Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery --- Return to lab--Research Ethics Robert Duvoisin, Ph.D., Professor, Physiology & Pharmacology --- Return to lab---

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JULY 29 Tuesday 11:30am – 1pm CHH 3171 Rm 1A JULY 30 Wednesday 12 – 1pm Mac Hall 3198

JULY 31 Thursday 12 – 1pm Kohler Pavilion (KPV) 4153

AUGUST 1 Friday 12pm (NO Exceptions)

Presenting Your Work: Talks & Posters Jackie Wirz, Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences Librarian --- Return to lab--Seminar: Admissions Process Debbie Melton, MA, Director of Undergraduate Medical Education Admissions; Mark Mitchell, M.A., Associate Dean for Student Affairs, School of Dentistry; and Jennifer Anderson, M.S., Assistant Dean of Admissions and Recruitment --- Return to lab--Creating a Community of Diversity at OHSU and Careers in Health Sciences Peter W. Morita, B.S., D.M.D., Clinical Faculty, School of Dentistry; Peggy Wros, Ph.D., R.N., Senior Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Diversity, School of Nursing; Erica Acuna, PA Program --- Return to lab--Final Scientific Poster DUE Submit presentations in PDF and PowerPoint formats to David Martinez martdavi@ohsu.edu and Gabriela Alarcon, alarcon@ohsu.edu.

Graduate Studies Track Only Equity: Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing Track

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AUGUST 4 Monday

Final Posters Will Be Printed

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AUGUST 5-7 Tuesday – Thursday

Prepare for Presentation Schedule a time with Gabriela Alarcon for any advice or assistance in preparing for your presentation Identifying a Graduate program and Applying to Graduate School Suzanne Mitchell, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Behavioral Neuroscience Cheryl Maslen, Ph.D., Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and Molecular & Medical Genetics --- Return to lab--

All Equity and CURE interns

Last Day of Equity & CURE Programs Scientific Research Poster Presentations & Reception

All Equity and CURE interns (REQUIRED)

AUGUST 6 Wednesday 11:30am – 1pm School of Medicine Conference Rm A #4170

AUGUST 8 Friday 1:30 – 4pm Poster presentation / reception Collaborative Life Sciences Building at South Waterfront

Important: All interns must be at the Collaborative Life Sciences Building for set-up and evaluations at 11am.

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Intern Expectations and Responsibilities The Summer Equity and CURE programs thrive on a partnership among students, mentors, and OHSU. To maximize the experience and ensure a successful outcome for everyone, it is essential to have a clear understanding of program requirements and individual expectations. Below is an outline of what the program provides and what is expected of interns and mentors.

OHSU will provide:        

A stipend of $3,200 over eight weeks (40 hours per week) Experience working full-time in a research laboratory with a faculty and graduate student mentor Academic advising with the Center for Diversity & Inclusion A three-month Tri-met bus pass that provides access to Portland-area public transportation Access to attend weekly scientific lectures, seminars and social activities Housing at Portland State University (if applicable) Hosted lunch at selected meetings Ongoing support, mentorship, and guidance

Equity and CURE Intern Expectations            

Complete a 40-hour a week internship experience from June 16 through August 8, 2014 Fully participate in program activities; Be an open and engaged learner Adhere to University policies, code of conduct, and program protocols (punctual, dress code, wear name badge, and regular attendance) Each intern is required to attend weekly seminars and classes, as well as adhering to the curriculum set by their college level mentor Each intern is required to attend designated appointments with faculty and department Each intern is responsible for learning specific techniques used within the lab they are assigned CURE and Equity interns will keep track of their hours and report them to CDI Each student is required to complete and present a scientific oral and poster presentation on August 8, 2014 Complete a program evaluation Interns will schedule one-on-one advising sessions with David Martinez, Diversity Manager, Student Recruitment and Retention (martdavi@ohsu.edu) Interns commit to maintaining ongoing contact with CDI and provide regular updates throughout their academic career School of Medicine Track only: Intern commits to meeting clinical shadowing expectations and scheduled hours

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Mentor Expectations and Responsibilities Mentor Expectations The mentor is expected to provide the following items to the student assigned to their lab. In addition, consult “Your Role as a Faculty Mentor” (p.12) for more about developing a mutually beneficial mentorship experience with your intern.          

The program culminates with a poster presentation on August 8, 2014.

Intern should be given the tools and training necessary to perform the tasks within the first week of the project and the student should be able to finish the project assigned to them within the eightweek period.

Intern should be assigned a lab manager or junior mentor to directly supervise them on a daily basis No intern should be left alone for longer than four hours per day.

Interns should be given breaks and a lunch consistent with labor laws and OHSU policy Interns will need to attend mandatory Equity and CURE seminars (dates and times will vary, please refer to the “2014 Equity and CURE Summer Internship Calendar,” pp. 6-9).

Mentors are responsible to adhere to policies impacting minors in the lab (see “Guidelines for Hosting Minors in Labs at OHSU,” pp. 14-15) Mentors are expected to guide research, train, and assist with content of the poster.

Either the mentor or a person in a supervisory position in your lab should be in attendance for the poster session.

The poster presentation is attended by mentors, lab employees, directors and other OHSU staff.

Mentor Eligibility     

Mentors must have their own lab.

Mentors should have a specific project for the intern to work on and the project should be completed in eight weeks.

The mentor must have one staff person who is able to guide the intern’s day-to-day activities.

Mentor must agree to provide support and guide the intern throughout the program.

Mentor should report progress of the intern and meet with David Martinez, Diversity Manager for Student Recruitment and Retention, (martdavi@ohsu.edu) as needed.

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Your Role as a Faculty Mentor As a faculty mentor, you are the foundation of our program. You are a role model, whose close working relationship with your intern can offer insights into the life and responsibilities of a professional teacher, researcher, and scholar.

In a variety of ways, you have the ability to have a profound and tangible impact on your intern’s educational, career, and life choices. In addition to the training and instruction you provide to your intern for his or her research project, you can meet informally with your intern (perhaps for lunch or dinner) and you can discuss career and educational goals. You can also offer advice, support, and insights based on your own experiences. You can help your intern understand the benefits, expectations, and environment of graduate school. In addition, you can help your intern resolve concerns or fears that he or she may have about pursuing a doctorate and possibly an academic career. In these ways and others, you are helping to ensure your intern’s smooth transition from undergraduate to graduate life. Keep in mind that working with you and conducting a research project are likely to be new experiences for your intern. In fact, the OHSU campus may be new to them as well. Therefore, it is important that your intern get acclimated to the research environment as soon as possible. To help your intern settle in, we recommend the following:   

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Take time during the first week to familiarize your intern with the location of facilities needed for research (i.e., libraries, labs, and department offices), and the appropriate procedures for working in those environments (i.e., lab safety, equipment use, data storage).

Introduce your intern to faculty, staff, and graduate students from whom they can receive additional support and assistance.

Please attend the Equity/CURE Intern and Mentor Luncheon, Monday, June 16, Noon – 1pm, Marquam Room, Mackenzie Hall. You are also welcome and encouraged to attend as many of the scheduled academic and social events as you can. Your consistent presence in all aspects of the Equity/CURE program will emphasize to your intern your commitment to them, and to the entire program process, not just their research project.

As part of their involvement in the Equity/CURE program, your intern is expected to spend approximately 35 hours a week on their research projects and up to five hours a week on Equity/CURE program activities.

During the course of the summer, and throughout the academic year, the faculty mentor’s role progresses through the following stages.

Research Planning Stage: June 16 - 20 You will be working with your intern to define and focus the research project. In particular, you will need to pay close attention to:  Your intern’s background and interests  The manageability of the project within the summer session timeframe

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You will need to assist your intern in preparing a 2-3 page description of the proposed project. An initial description is due Monday, June 30. See calendar (pp. 6-9) for additional research deadlines. Within it, the following items should appear:  Problem or question to be addressed  Approach or methodology to be employed  Anticipated outcomes, significance, implications  Relationship of project to intern’s interests and educational goals

Research Experience: June through August The research experience is the primary means by which you will interact with your intern, so clear communication and good organization are important. In order to help make the research experience a rewarding one for you and your intern, it is crucial that you establish regular work and meeting schedules in order to discuss goals and expectations and to monitor progress.

When scheduling work and meeting times please keep in mind that the research project is not your intern’s sole obligation. He or she will also be attending a weekly seminar designed to enhance their application skills and to prepare them for graduate school and life in academia. Most classes and seminars are scheduled for Mondays to maximize research time the rest of the week.

Please note that David Martinez, Diversity Manager of Student Recruitment and Retention, is available to assist you during the summer. We ask that you notify us immediately if you sense that your intern is experiencing any issues of concern. Contact David at martdavi@ohsu.edu or 503 494-9512.

Research Presentations: August 8 By the end of the summer program, your intern should be ready to present a poster describing their research project to date at the Equity/CURE Research Poster Presentation, scheduled for Friday, August 8. You can prepare your intern for the presentation in the following ways:  Help your intern limit and focus their research so that he/she will have time to prepare an effective presentation.  You should offer practice opportunities to help calm nerves.  You should also assist your intern in preparing a professional abstract to be published in the poster presentation program.

After the Equity/CURE Internship Program The relationship that you develop with your intern may last long after the program ends. Please be prepared to maintain contact, write letters of recommendation, offer career advice and support. You are a role model and can help to build your intern’s confidence, making graduate school and possibly a career in academia a reality. CDI will also support and follow student progress.

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Guidelines for Hosting Minors in Labs at OHSU Important for CURE Research Faculty Mentors OHSU is committed to making the areas in which students visit or work as safe as possible. The following guidelines were designed to create a safe and appropriate learning environment for students under 18 (hereafter called “minor interns”) who visit or work at OHSU. As part of the agreement between interns and their mentors, the Principal Investigator or designated lab staff must be present and supervising the intern at all times. In addition, minor interns must present to CDI written permission from their parent(s)/legal guardian(s) in order to participate in any research experience at OHSU.

Radiation Hazards  

Minor interns are prohibited from using radioactive materials.

Any accidental exposure to radioactive materials, known or suspected, is to be reported immediately to Environmental Health & Radiation Safety (503-494-7795).

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Minor interns may not use or be exposed to unfixed human or non-human primate biological tissues, body fluids, tissue cultures, or cells. They may, under supervision, perform certain functions with fixed tissues (e.g., examine slides under the microscope), or work with tissue cultures or cells not of human or nonhuman primate origin that are not infected with viral vectors. A researcher can request a risk assessment by the Biosafety Officer (503-494-0655) for the cell line(s) they wish the minor to use for an exception to this guideline.

Minor interns may not work directly with infectious agents designated as BSL2 or higher by the Institutional Biosafety Committee.

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Minor interns are not to be exposed to or come into contact with hazardous chemicals designated hazard level 2 or above for flammability (red diamond), health (blue diamond), instability (yellow diamond), or have any special warnings (white diamond) as identified in the NFPA label provided by the supplier. Contact the research safety manager (503-494-0655) for exceptions to the above requirements for the use of chemicals, hazard level 2 and above, in commonly used laboratory procedures.

Minor interns may not handle controlled substances or regulated materials.

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Minor interns may not use mechanical or electrical power tools or equipment, or drive a vehicle (university or personal) in the performance of their job duties. Laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, electrophoresis units, microscopes, transfer apparatus, and PCR cyclers are exempt.

PIs/supervisors may contact EHRS (503-494-7795) if they are unsure if their equipment qualifies for this exemption.

Minor interns are specifically prohibited from using microtomes.

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Incident Reporting Procedure

Risk Management must be contacted immediately to report any incident involving a minor intern.

During business hours call 503-494-3622, after hours and on weekends call the OHSU pager system (503- 494-4799) and enter pager # 11101 or 14507.

Training

Any specific safety training required for OHSU staff in the lab, hospital or facility must be arranged and provided for the minor intern by the hosting department.

Permissible Working Hours  

For 14- and 15-year-olds, when school is not in session: 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week maximum, 7am – 7 pm. When school is in session: 3 hours/day on school days, 8 hours/day on non-school days, 18 hours/week maximum, 7 am to 7 pm, not during school hours.

For 16- and 17-year-olds, any time of year: any hours – no daily restrictions, 44 hours/week maximum.

Parental Consent

CDI will secure a signed permission form from the minor intern’s parent or guardian. CDI keeps completed forms on file for five years. If you need a copy of the completed form, contact David Martinez at martdavi@ohsu.edu.

Compliance  

Supervisors failing to abide by these guidelines may be denied the privilege of hosting minor interns at the discretion of the Provost.

Minor interns failing to abide by these guidelines are subject to immediate dismissal.

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