Carolyn Fochek
About Carolyn Fochek
Carolyn Fochek is an intern at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, where she has worked since 2021, contributing to The Pittsburgh Study. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Pittsburgh and has previous experience as a Covid Screener at Nebraska Methodist Health System.
Work at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Carolyn Fochek has been serving as an intern at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh since 2021. Her role involves contributing to various projects, including The Pittsburgh Study, where she has engaged in drafting letters of support and biosketches for grant proposals. She has also assisted with evaluating Qualtrics survey responses and formatting surveys into Word documents. Her work supports the hospital's mission to improve pediatric health outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Carolyn Fochek is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at the University of Pittsburgh, with an expected graduation in 2024. Prior to her university studies, she completed her high school education at Millard South High School Inc from 2016 to 2020. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in social sciences, which she applies in her internship and research activities.
Background
Before her internship at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Carolyn worked as a Covid Screener at Nebraska Methodist Health System for one month in 2020. This role involved assessing individuals for Covid-19 symptoms and contributing to health safety measures during the pandemic. Her diverse experiences have shaped her understanding of healthcare environments and patient interactions.
Involvement in The Pittsburgh Study
As part of her internship, Carolyn Fochek has been actively involved in The Pittsburgh Study. Her responsibilities include drafting grant proposal materials, light translating tasks, and assisting with the internal anti-racist framework. She also utilizes tools like Sciwheel to manage references and ensures the validity of survey responses, contributing to the study's overall integrity and effectiveness.