Participating in AYA CARE comes in many forms. Depending in your research and learning interests, skills, and unique disciplinary perspective, you may be involved in one or more of the activities:

• Attending study team meetings with faculty from the University of Michigan and Michigan Medicine

• Participating in project coordination including study participant recruitment, data management, writing analytic memos, cleaning data, Institutional Review Board (IRB), and more

• Experience with developing literature reviews and original manuscripts

• Gain exposure to the processes of developing quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods studies

• Develop peer and mentor relationships with researchers at all levels (undergraduate, masters, doctoral, faculty)

What projects are you currently working on that I may be able to get involved in?

Information about currently active AYA CARE studies and projects can be found here.

AYA cancer requires a multi-disciplinary approach and many fields of study including and beyond biomedicine relate to understanding AYA needs and preferences. To date, students from the fields of pre-medical studies, kinesiology, social work, and anthropology have engaged in AYA CARE studies. Other areas of study that apply are psychology, counseling, physical therapy, arts-based therapy, public health, education, sexuality and gender studies, information and communications studies. If you are studying in one or more these fields, or a related field, your perspectives may be relevant to AYA psychosocial research.

How can I participate in AYA CARE as a student?

Unfortunately, AYA CARE does not offer direct field placements, internships, course credit, or paid opportunities at this time. However, if your home department or degree program requires a practicum or research experience, you may be able to coordinate a partnership between your home department and AYA CARE.

Will I get the chance to work directly with patients?