Medical Statistics Careers Event 2023/24 - Students

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For this event, we welcome all actively enrolled university students with an interest in working in the field of Medical Statistics, regardless of level of study. NB: If you have already graduated and have not yet started working in Medical Statistics and would like to attend please contact careers@psiweb.org to discuss your interest and registration.

 

Student travel expenses within the UK will be reimbursed following the event. An expense form will be provided for you to complete. Please ensure you keep original receipts for your incurred travel costs to be reimbursed.

 

PLEASE NOTE:  PSI is non-profit making and as a principle does not pay an honorarium.  As a guide, travel expenses would normally be second class rail fare.  In complex cases, you are advised to discuss expenses with the PSI contact before incurring them.

 


Student registration will close on Wednesday 1st November 2023. For registered students, you can view important information relating to the event below. Information will be updated in the lead up to the event.

 

You do not need to be a PSI member to register however, registration will include student membership through to the end of 2024. Membership will become active after the event. Please use your academic email address to register. All registrations will be reviewed for student status and you will receive confirmation within a few days. Please contact careers@psiweb.org if you have any questions or problems with registration.

   

 

 

Introductory Videos for Students

Ahead of the event we recommend for students to view our pre-recorded videos below. You can watch videos on the following:

  • Overview of Clinical Trials
  • Role of a statistician
  • Next Steps: Advice on job search, applications and videos

You can also view videos from our previous events, which in addition to the videos above, you can view some recorded videos presented by new starters and the recording of the panel discussion.

Watch videos here

 

Student Expense Form

Expense form will be emailed to students who attended the event after 29th November.

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