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We at PRIME-RU are keen to support students develop their research skills. Below you can read about Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology student, Esme, talk about her summer internship in our research unit.<\/p>\n

\u201cHello, my name is Esme, and I am heading into my fourth and final year at the University of Manchester, studying Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Why did I apply to this internship?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThe summer internship at PRIME-RU presented a perfect opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team whilst aiding in the production of relevant, interesting research, something which I have not experienced before. Furthermore, I was also eager to increase my knowledge surrounding perinatal mental health services, particularly the effectiveness and suitability of current services. I applied for this internship by completing an online application to which I was then shortlisted for an interview with several PRIME-RU members. I was overjoyed when I found out I had succeeded in obtaining the PRIME-RU internship and I was enthusiastic for it to begin.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

What did the internship involve?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI completed many different tasks during my time at PRIME-RU including the updating of grant information, development of research infographics concerning antiseizure medication and, most importantly, contributing to stage 1 and 2 of an upcoming systematic review. The variety of tasks allowed me to experience the different components of the research process: from the initial grant application to the production of a research paper. One of my main focuses, the systematic review, involved the production of detailed tables in both Word and Excel. In order to achieve this, I learnt how to conduct initial literature searches on Google Scholar followed by the development of a detailed search strategy that can be applied to several widely used electronic databases such as Medline and PsychInfo. I can now say I am confident in my ability to choose which papers are relevant, something which I do not feel I could do well prior to this internship.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

What aspect(s) made the internship successful?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThe main component of this internship that made it so successful is the support that I received during my time at PRIME-RU. I had regular contact with my supervisors throughout each week, which presented me with the opportunity to ask for guidance, discuss areas of confusion and ask for general advice. Furthermore, I never felt that I was \u2018just an intern\u2019 at PRIME-RU because I was always treated as a valued member of the team. This was especially apparent in the PRIME-RU meetings, in which I was always allocated time to outline the work I had completed and to discuss the next steps with the other members. This internship has also allowed me to expand my understanding of the different career paths I may take in the future (definitely a perk of being in a multidisciplinary team!), whether that is a doctorate or a PhD.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Final thoughts about the internship:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cReflecting on my internship I can now see that I have gained so much more than originally expected: I have developed not only my skill set but have gained an immense amount of confidence, that I owe to the brilliant PRIME-RU team. I am truly grateful for all those involved in my summer internship, it has set the stone for my career path to which I aspire to complete a doctorate in clinical psychology. Finally, I have decided to continue volunteering with PRIME-RU, with plans for me to co-author the systematic review once written up for publication, which I am looking forward to.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Are you student feeling inspired by Esme’s experience? Please get in touch (prime@gmmh.nhs.uk)\u00a0 if you are interested in a placement\/internship or volunteering.<\/p>\n

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