Pros
I was surrounded by equally passionate individuals about community-based research and health. I felt supported in my role if I had questions or needed help. If I stayed in the position longer, I would have been able to grow into more advanced roles. The pay was strong for an entry-level position with bonuses available throughout the year.
Cons
Research projects were led by universities, such as Northwestern or the University of Chicago. Oftentimes, the research teams from these universities never stepped foot into the health centers and used Access FQHCs for diverse study populations. Unfortunately, without being part of the research at health centers, these teams were unaware of the work being done by Access-employed research and clinic staff.