Identifying Unmet Needs of South Asian Patients with Parkinson’s Disease
Columbia University
Eligibility
Undergraduate Only
Accepts Applications Until
Dec 20, 2025
Project Duration
Flexible
Description
Patients with Parkinsons’s Disease and their caregivers feel most medically supported when they receive personalized and culturally sensitive medical care. There is currently little existing research as to whether there are unmet needs specific to South Asian patients managing Parkinson’s Disease. This research project would aim to identify gaps in medical care provided to South Asian patients with Parkinson’s Disease.
Anticipated Student Responsibilities:
- Assist with background literature review
- Assist with survey and overall study design
- Assist with coordination of survey dissemination
- Assist with organization and analysis of survey results
Upon study completion, students will have the opportunity to assist with drafting a manuscript summarizing results for peer-reviewed publication
Required Skills
Undergraduate students with an interest in health disparities research, public health, and health literacy are encouraged to apply. Students of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds are welcome to apply.
Additional Information
Preferred qualifications:
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Organized
- Prior experience (classroom experience ok) with conducting a peer-reviewed literature review
- Strong interest in health disparities research, health literacy, or public health