Reshma Shah

    Email Address: reshmamd@uic.edu
    College: Medicine Department: Pediatrics
    Title: Associate Professor of Pediatrics
    Office: 840 S Wood Street Phone: 3124131884
    Participating in the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Awards program: Yes

    Research Interest:
    Early childhood development, developmental delay, health equity, health disparities, equity in access to therapeutic services

    Minimum time commitment in hours per week: 6

    Qualifications of a Student:
    A strong interest in childhood development and/or pursuing a degree from a program in psychology, public health, social work, medicine or related field. Ability to speak in a public setting is required. Preferred candidates will have experience being part of a research team, strong communication skills, and/or working with children and their families.

    Brief Summary of what is expected from the student:
    Students will assist parents in navigating the Chicago Public School system and will guide parents through barriers and challenges in obtaining recommended services. Other responsibilities include assisting with recruitment, data collection and entry, conducting phone assessments, scoring data entry of assessments, and other project-related activities as requested. Learn more about the projects here.

    Interested candidates are asked to send a statement of interest to Dr. Shah (reshmamd@uic.edu) and Tina Schuh (tschuh2@uic.edu). Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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