NEOREMA
PROGRAM INFORMATION FOR THE CLEVELAND CLINIC
NEOREMA INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION PROCESS AND ACCESSING STUDENT ONLINE APPLICATION. TAKE TIME TO READ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND THE STUDENT CHECKLISTS WITH GUIDELINES AND TIPS ON SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING THE APPLICATION PROCESS. PRINT OFF CHECKLISTS TO FOLLOW AND MAKE SURE YOUR APPLICATION IS COMPLETE.
INTRODUCTION TO THE NEOREMA PROGRAM
The Northeast Ohio Research Education Medicine Alliance (NEOREMA) is an innovative collaboration between Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland State University, Cuyahoga Community College, Kent State University, and Oberlin College. Launched to increase the participation of under-represented groups within the biomedical sciences, NEOREMA provides year-round educational programming for American Indian or Alaskan Native, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, underprivileged, or first generation college students.
As regional leaders in research, education, and medicine, our alliance institutions recognize the importance of developing and training Northeast Ohio's next generation of biomedical leaders. We're committed to providing the education, support, and access necessary to ensure program participants can achieve their dreams of becoming physicians, researchers, and allied health professionals without leaving home.
The goals of the program include:
- To expose students to various careers and aspects of the fields of medicine and science.
- To focus on career information and critical skills sets - communication, research and personal development which will support students in the successful matriculation through medical school and higher education.
- To provide mentoring opportunities between students and professionals at Cleveland State University, Cuyahoga Community College, Kent State University and Oberlin College, and to encourage students to pursue their educational goals at these universities and colleges.
- To present Cleveland Clinic as a premier provider of health care and foster interest for students to return to the Greater Cleveland area and the organization to practice a career in health care, medicine and/or research.
PROGRAM INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES
Please review the following information, policies and guidelines. NOTE: Failure to adhere to CC policies may result in termination from the program.
NEOREMA Year One:
The first year of the NEOREMA program is designed to expose students to the endless possibilities the world of science and medicine has to offer. During the two-week summer experience, professionals from Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland State University, and Cuyahoga Community College educate students on what it's like to work in a variety of medical fields, and help participants gain a better understanding of what schooling they will need in order to embark on their eventual careers. First-year programming extends beyond the summer with a fall academic touchpoint and a spring curriculum.
NEOREMA Year Two:
Year two of NEOREMA starts with a summer residential program. Students spend two weeks doing practical, hands-on work in laboratories at Kent State University and Oberlin College. Developing hypotheses and using the scientific method to test the validity of their theories, participants strengthen their research abilities and gain a deeper appreciation for how researchers contribute to science, medicine, and the field of public health. Second-year programming extends beyond the summer with a fall academic touchpoint and a spring curriculum.
NEOREMA Year Three:
During the summer, third-year NEOREMA participants spend nine weeks working full-time alongside nationally renowned healthcare professionals in a variety of departments at Cleveland Clinic. Over the nine weeks, each student conducts a research study and defends the project's findings in a formal presentation. This individually structured internship advances students in their journey to becoming leaders in the biomedical sciences. Third-year programming extends beyond the summer with an academic touchpoint in the fall and an additional project-based initiative in the spring.
Before the start of the program, students will be required to:
- Submit to the Office of Civic Education Initiatives (OCEI), their complete online application and supporting documentation.
- Submit to the Office of Civic Education Initiatives (OCEI), with their application and supporting documentation, written documentation of good health by providing an up-to-date copy of their immunization record as written certification that they have been immunized against the common communicable diseases, including this year's seasonal flu-H1N1 vaccination; written documentation and certification must be on official form from the physician's office or clinic that provided the services; all immunizations must be current and up-to-date (this is NOT the same as a well visit nor a sports physical).
- Complete and pass a pre-employment physical exam provided by Cleveland Clinic, including a test for TB, a drug screen and Cotinine testing for tobacco use.
During the internship students will be required to:
- Comply with all CC policies, especially those concerning appropriate behavior, confidentiality of all information and dress code (additional department policies may also apply);
- Arrive at your designated work location no later than the assigned arrival time and remain there until the assigned departure time;
- Be on time, dressed neatly and appropriately. Any issued uniform or clothing required by your assigned work area must be worn according to your work area policies;
- Wear the CC issued badge, which must be visible at all times, above the waist with photo facing front;
- Wear Internship issued lab jackets and scrubs (where applicable) at all times;
- Wear Internship issued apparel when requested;
- Absolutely NOT wear revealing, form fitting or see-through clothing, T-shirts, (except as part of an approved uniform top), sweat suits, jogging suits, tank tops, shorts, jeans, denim of any color, leggings, capri style pants, overalls, sandals, peep toe shoes, sling-back shoes or shoes without backs, flip-flops, clogs, crocs, shoes worn without socks or hosiery, fishnet or patterned hosiery, and midriff shirts;
- Absolutely NOT use/have turned on personal laptops, cell phones, SmartPhones, BlackBerry phones, iPhones, cameras, pagers, iPods, iPads, MP3 players, CD/DVD players, headphones, electronic games and players, or other electronic devices during work hours;
- Turn off and store personal laptops, cellular phones/pagers and all other electronic gear in your purse or backpack while on CC property or assigned work locations;
- Use email adhering to CC policies and check CC email on a daily basis;
- Refrain from accessing and/or discussing confidential information pertaining to Cleveland Clinic, its patients, its employees and various programs including discussions on blogs, social networking sites and/or discussion boards.
For successful completion of NEOREMA Year One and Year Two, you will be required to:
- Complete all program days, hours and events (year-round).
- Complete a Poster Project.
For successful completion of NEOREMA Year Three, you will be required to:
- Complete all program days, hours and events (year-round).
- Complete research placement, your research project and your research poster board;
- Document presentation of research to your mentor and others in your assigned area;
- Present your project on Graduation Day by preparing a Research Poster presentation;
- Tape your presentation for myRESEARCH™ (a video presentation of your project).
EMERGENCY CARE
In the event the student is, or becomes ill during the course of the program, injured, sick, pregnant, or otherwise impaired, the student shall immediately notify the CC Office of Civic Education Initiatives so their participation in the program can be properly modified as necessary;
If the student is injured, or requires first aid or emergency treatment while at any CC facility, designated site or attending an official OCEI activity, CC agrees to make reasonable efforts to immediately seek said treatment and to notify the parent/guardian that such treatment is necessary – parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be responsible for payment to CC for such care, CC is not obligated to provide any other/additional medical or surgical service to the student.
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED AS PART OF THE APPLICATION.
NEOREMA PROGRAM START AND END DATES
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PROGRAMS REQUIRE A COMMITMENT TO THE FULL DURATION STATED FOR THE PROGRAM WITH NO TIME OFF ALLOWED. ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND PROGRAM ORIENTATION DURING THE LAST WEEK OF MAY, 2013, AND PROGRAM GRADUATION ON AUGUST 2, 2013.
- NEOREMA Year One
- NEOREMA Year Two
- NEOREMA Year Three
- START – June 17, 2013
- START – June 16, 2013
- START – June 3, 2013
- END – June 28, 2013
- END – June 28, 2013
- END – August 2, 2013
All years must commit to the fall activity (one Saturday in either September or October, 2013).
AND the spring curriculum (one Saturday per month, January through May of 2014).
DISCIPLINARY ACTION AND TERMINATION POLICY
Cleveland Clinic (CC) and/or the Office of Civic Education Initiatives (OCEI) may terminate a student's participation in any and all activities at CC related to this program or any other activities and programs available through our partnerships as a result of lack of competence, conduct or behavior which is considered by CC to be a breach of OCEI Student Code of Conduct, CC policies or detrimental to patient care. Both student and parent(s)/guardian(s) agree that the due process rights accorded the student pursuant to their home School District and Board of Education Student Handbook shall not be applicable to such termination.
A student shall be terminated under the following conditions: Please note that the list is not exhaustive and the Office of Civic Education Initiatives reserves the right to make decisions according to cases under review:
- Falsification of any information in the application, supporting documents or interview
- Repetition of an infraction for which a warning was received
- Breach of CC policy, OCEI code of conduct and/or privacy/confidentiality/HIPAA laws
- Disruptive/disinterested behavior
- Disrespect of patients, patients' family members and visitors
- Disrespect of mentors, superiors, colleagues, work or work culture
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