Detailed information, application forms and deadlines are available in the Office of Student Affairs unless otherwise noted. Inquiries regarding International Health Opportunities and International Exchange Programs should be addressed to Judith Reagan in the Office of International Studies, fourth floor, Student Center Building or via her home page International Studies.
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First Year Medical Student Summer Opportunities
Alpha Omega Alpha Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowships - Summer term support (a minimum of 8 to 10 weeks) for clinical investigation, basic research, epidemiology and the social sciences as related to medicine. Up to seven fellowships are awarded annually to students in their first, second or third year. Each will provide $5,000 to the student for support of the proposed research project. For more information and to apply go to: www.alphaomegaalpha.org.
American Academy of Allergy and Immunology Summer Fellowship Award - For outstanding young individuals who wish to pursue research in the areas of physiology of allergic diseases, cell membrane receptors, pharmacology of allergy and inflammation, basic cellular and molecular immunology, AIDS, as well as other topics pertinent to the understanding of the allergic and immune mechanisms of disease. Applicants must have completed eight months of medical school. Website: www.aaaai.org/members/grants_awards Deadline: April 1.
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Student Summer Research Fellowship - The AANS Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship program is open to medical students in the United States or Canada who have completed one or two years of medical school and wish to spend a summer working in a neurosurgical laboratory, mentored by a neurosurgical investigator who is a member of the AANS. Several $2,500 fellowships will be available each year. Application deadline is early February. For more information, visit www.aans.org/otheresearch/med_student_research.asp.
American Association for Thoracic Surgery Summer Scholarships in Cardiothoracic Surgery - The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Summer Intern Scholarship program introduces the field of cardiothoracic surgery to first and second year medical students from North American medical institutions. By providing an opportunity to spend 8 weeks during the summer working in an AATS member's cardiothoracic surgery department, the summer intern scholarship provides medical students with insight into the scientific investigation and study of cardiothoracic surgery. A grant of $4,000 is provided to successful applicants to underwrite their living expenses during the eight weeks of guidance at the selected host institution. Additionally all awardees will receive complimentary registration to the association's Annual Meeting and postgraduate courses that takes place in May. For more information and to submit an application please visit the AATS website at www.aats.org. Application deadline mid January.
American Heart Association Medical Student Research Program - The Medical Student Research Program provides 8, 10, or 12 weeks awards (continuous in time) to medical students to carry out cardiovascular-related research in a strong laboratory environment. The objective is to provide medical students who are potentially interested in a research career with an opportunity to explore a research career that is broadly related to the cardiovascular area or stroke. Stipend of $600 per week. Program runs between June - May. Deadline is usually in March. Website: www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3013191.
Campagna Summer Research Scholarship in Neurological Surgery - The scholarship supports a 10-week summer semester of research under the supervision of a neurosurgical mentor at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and residence expenses in Portland, Oregon. Students in the first or second year of study at an accredited U.S. medical school are eligible to apply. One scholar will be selected annually. Campagna scholars will receive $5,000 for support of travel to and living expenses in Portland. Scholars are eligible for up to $2,500 additional award to support travel to a national neurosurgical meeting to present the results of their research project, under the supervision of their mentor. The OHSU neurosurgical faculty mentor also receives up to $2,500 to cover research expenses. Medical students with a serious interest in neurological surgery are encouraged to apply. To apply, visit www.ohsu.edu/neurosurgery/news-and-events/campagna-scholarship.cfm. Application deadline is in February.
The Community Health Project - The Community Health Project is a student-run internship program for students of health professions at the KU School of Medicine. The CHP is a unique and exciting opportunity for students to expand their horizons by getting to know a special population of citizens and the people who serve them. Students spend time learning about how non-profit organizations are run and managed on a daily basis, and for many health care clinics, interns work directly with patients and clientele. There are four different positions with the CHP: Intern, Executive Director, Program Director and Research & Development Director. All Directors receive a scholarship and four hours of elective credit (3 graduate credits), and scholarships are also available for interns. For more information, e-mail chealth@kumc.edu or contact Valerie Poulson in 3040E Murphy, School of Medicine.
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons invites medical students to apply for the CNS/CSNS Medical Student Socioeconomic Fellowship. This fellowship is open to all medical students in the United States and Canada with an interest in the socio-economic issues that impact the field of Neurosurgery. This is an opportunity for two medical students to spend 8-10 weeks conducting supervised research on a socio-economic topic that affects neurosurgery today. For more information, visit www.cns.org/medStud/medical.asp. Applications deadline early February.
David E. Rogers Fellowship Program of the New York Academy of Medicine is offering 20 Fellowships of $3,500 each to support summer projects for first year medical students. The Rogers Fellowship projects are intended to focus on coupling medicine with the needs of underserved or disadvantaged patients or populations. The content of the Fellowships might range from clinical investigation through community activities or health policy analysis, to activities linking biomedicine, the social infrastructure, and human need. The deadline for submissions is usually in March. Download application forms at this website: http://www.nyam.org/grants/rogers.shtml. (Informational brochure available in Office of Student Affairs, 3040E Murphy).
Harvard Catalyst Visiting Research Internship Program (VRIP) is an eight-week mentored, summer research program designed to enrich medical students' interest in research and health-related careers, particularly clinical/translational research careers. In addition to a mentored clinical/translational research experience, VRIP students will participate in weekly seminars with Harvard faculty focusing on topics such as research, methodology, health disparities, ethics and career paths. Eligible participants are first and second year medical students, particularly underrepresented minority and/or disadvantaged individuals in good standing from accredited U.S. medical schools and U.S. Citizens. The program begins at the beginning of June and runs through the end of July. The program provides a stipend and transportation reimbursement of up to $500 toward the cost of traveling to and from Boston. Deadline is early March. For more information, visit: http://www.mfdp.med.harvard.edu/Catalyst/MedicalStudents.html.
Howard Hughes Medical Institutes Research Scholars Program - Medical students are able to spend one year conducting full-time research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. The Scholar's project is selected after acceptance into the program and after interviews with potential NIH mentors. Scholars receive annual compensation, health insurance, subsidized housing, and numerous other benefits. For information and application visit www.hhmi.org/cloister. Application deadline is usually in January.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Medical Student Research Training Fellowship - Provides support to medical students for one year of research at any academic or nonprofit research institution in the United States. Fellows receive an annual stipend. For information and application, visit www.hhmi.org/grants/individuals/medfellows.html. Application deadline is usually in early January.
The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. (LFA) is offering Student Summer Fellowships to foster an interest among young researchers in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Undergraduate, graduate and medical students are eligible to apply. * Student summer fellowships are awarded annually * Amount of award is $2,000. The LFA Medical/Scientific Advisory Council will review all applications. The application is available on the website, http://www.lupus.org/research/appdownload.html. Application deadline is mid-March.
MAP International Medical Fellowsihp - MAP International, since its inception in 1954, has grown into an international service organization supporting health programs in over 100 developing countries. The MAP International Medical Fellowship program encourages lifelong involvement in a Christian context to health, social and cultural characteristics of a developing world community. The fellowship is open to fourth-year medical students and provides 100% of the approved round trip airfare to one destination. Students select a mission agency or hospital that has an outreach among the poor in a rural or urban setting. Students must spend at least eight weeks in the field. The deadline for application is March 1. For more information, visit www.map.org. (Application also available in 3040E Murphy, School of Medicine).
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Summer Research Program - Applications are being accepted for the 10-week Summer Research Program for Medical Students at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas. A component of The University of Texas, M.D. Anderson is one of the nation's leading cancer research and treatment centers. The program provides interested students with an opportunity to participate in biomedical research experiences related to oncology and to be introduced to the clinical problems presented by cancer patients. At the end of their summer experience, students will submit their research data in journal article format. Participants in the program receive a stipend of $4,000 for the 10 week period. Application deadline is usually in early February. For application and brochure with more information, contact Valerie Poulson, 3040E Murphy, SOM.
The Medical Student Anesthesia Research Fellowship (MSARF) program, through the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research, provides support to both medical students and host departments for 8 to 12 weeks of anesthesia-related research experience and is a new element of FAER's commitment to attract scientific talent to academic anesthesiology. FAER hopes that an exposure to the specialty early in the career of medical students will encourage future pursuit of research in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine. Medical students with an interest in anesthesiology and research are encouraged to apply. Students must be enrolled full-time at a Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accredited medical school. Additionally, students must remain enrolled in an MD or DO program throughout the fellowship. Therefore, students who are currently in their last year of medical school are ineligible. For more information, visit http://www.faer.org/programs/students/host.html. Deadline early-February.
Medical Student Research Program in Diabetes - The Medical Student Research Program in Diabetes is sponsored by the National Institutes of Health through the NIDDK and allows medical students to conduct research under the direction of an established scientist in the areas of diabetes, hormone action, physiology, islet cell biology or obesity at an institution with one of 17 NIDDK-funded Diabetes and Endocrinology Research Centers (DERC) or Diabetes Research and Training Centers (DRTC) during the summer between the first and second year of medical school. The goal of the Program is to encourage medical students to consider research in diabetes and its complications as a career and to educate students about diabetes. Students will spend 8-12 weeks working on their research project at a DERC or DRTC of their choice and receive a weekly stipend. Application deadline is early February. For more information, visit www.medicalstudentdiabetesresearch.org.
Medical Student Summer Research Training in Aging Program - Sponsored by the John A. Hartford Foundation, provides an eight to twelve-week opportunity in clinical geriatrics and aging research. Scholars will train at one of four National Training Centers or, for a limited number of medical schools, at their own institution. Application deadline is early February. To apply go to: www.afar.org/medstu.html.
NIH Clinical Research Training Program (CRTP) - Twelve month program at the National Institutes of Health for medical students who have completed one year of clinical rotations. Under the direction of a senior clinical investigator at the NIH, students spend their year engaged in clinical research on a project linked to their interests. Students attend clinics and rounds related to their projects and often engage in laboratory work related to their mentor's clinical research interests. Students also participate in a course entitled Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research, which runs two evenings a week over a four-month period. The entire application process in conducted online at www.cc.nih.gov/training/crtp/crtp.html. CRTP brochures are available in the Office of Student Affairs, 3040 Murphy.
Pauletta and Denzel Washington Family Gifted Scholars in Neuroscience Award -The Department of Neurosurgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center supports this outstanding educational opportunity offered to eligible undergraduate, graduate and medical students pursuing training in the field of neuroscience. Awardees will be matched with a principal investigator to work on a research project in a laboratory under the direction of Dr. Keith L. Black in one of the following areas: Blood-brain barrier and drug delivery into the CNS, immunology and cancer vaccine, gene therapy, gene discovery or advanced surgical technology. Awardees are expected to submit an abstract or scientific paper on their research to a national neuroscience, cancer or neurosurgery meeting at the end of their summer fellowship with the Department. If their abstract or paper is accepted for presentation, the Department will sponsor the awardee to attend the meeting in which his/her paper was accepted. Each award winner will receive special commendation from a representative of the Pauletta and Denzel Washington family at a ceremony for invited guests. Financial support in the amount of $2,000/month for one undergraduate and $2,500/month for one graduate or medical student will be provided to two awardees during their summer fellowship within a research laboratory directed by Dr. Black at Cedars-Sinai. Deadline is mid January. For more information, visit www.cedars-sinai.edu/12994.html.
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Summer Oncology Research Program - Expand your horizons in the care and treatment of the cancer patient by participating in state-of-the-art clinical research. Explore the mysteries of the cancer cell by participating in a basic science research program, or both. Special emphasis is placed on cancer prevention through lectures and practical experiences. The program offers a stipend for students to engage in research for an eight week period. The program runs June - July, however dates may be changed to accommodate student schedules. Application deadline: February 15. For more information go to: www.roswellpark.org
Sarnoff Cardiovascular Research Foundation Medical Student Research Fellowship Award- The Sarnoff Fellowship Program offers medical students the opportunity to spend a year conducting intensive work in a bio-medical research laboratory located in the United States. Applications are encouraged from second and third year medical students. Fourth year medical students are required to submit an official letter from their medical school granting graduation deferment. Benefits include a $27,500 stipend. Deadline is mid- January. Website: www.SarnoffFoundation.org.
The Society for Pediatric Research/American Pediatric Society grant - Research opportunity in a pediatric laboratory at a medical school other than KUMC. The grant will provide a maximum stipend of $4,312 and will enable each student to spend eight to ten weeks working 40 hours per week in a research environment. The application deadline is usually in late January. Over 300 laboratories and research experiences are available to students. Website: www.aps-spr.org/student_Research/Info.htm
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - NIH/NCI-funded Pediatric Oncology Education (POE) Program - The Pediatric Oncology program offers a unique opportunity for students preparing for careers in medicine to gain biomedical and oncology research experience. Medical students will work in clinical research with physicians and staff in areas such as chart review, record screening and examination, data collection and entry and may also apply to attend clinics and observe procedures. POE students must be a United States citizen, non-citizen national, or possess a visa permitting permanent residence in the United States. POE students must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.4 (on a 4.0 scale) in math and science and at least a 3.4 overall gpa. Medical student trainees spend 9-12 weeks in the program. The salary is $8 per hour, and pre-paid group housing is provided for students coming from outside the Memphis metropolitan area. Members of under-represented ethnic minority groups and women are particularly encouraged to apply. Application and additional information are available on the POE program home page http://www.stjude.org/poe. The deadline for applications is February 1.
Summer Internships at the Kansas Health Institute - Eight week summer internships are available to provide students with opportunities to develop their research, policy and analytical skills under the guidance of KHI staff and scholars. Selection based on applicants academic preparation, skills and interest relevant to the KHI mission to affect policies leading to improved health for all Kansans. Interns are provided with a stipend and preference is given to applicants studying at Kansas colleges and universities. Deadline to apply is in March. For more information, visit: www.Khi.org or see Valerie Poulson in 3040E Murphy or a brochure.
Medical Student Summer Research Training Program in the Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism - To give medical students comprehensive and current knowledge of diabetes mellitus and its unsolved problems; to provide an atmosphere which facilitates and encourages student interaction with a diverse group of established researchers and clinicians; and, to give participants their own unique research problem to develop. Deadline is usually in February. Website: Vanderbilt University
Summer Oncology Research Fellowship Program - SORFP, which has been sponsored by CHLA and USC (Children's Hospital Los Angeles and at the USC Keck School of Medicine) for more than 30 years, is once again being offered for the Summer. Fellowships have traditionally gone to students from universities and medical schools throughout the United States. Prior candidates have been exceptional students; many are now in academic positions, including full-time cancer research. This program is intended to provide the highest quality experience for first-year medical students pursuing interests in oncology research. Each year, the Executive Committee reviews and selects approximately 20 applicants in late March. Application deadline is late-January. For more information and application go to www.chla-sof.nant.org.
Summer Program in Radiation Oncology and Cancer Biology - Washington University/Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology co-sponsored ten week, full time program covering basic principles of tumor and normal cell population kinetics, effects of ionizing radiation and chemotherapeutic agents on normal or malignant cells and basic immunological concepts of cancer. Participants develop close interaction between clinical and research sections for possible correlation of biological concepts and clinical activities. Applicants selected will receive a $5,000 stipend. For more information go to: www.mir.wustl.edu/education. Deadline is mid-February.
Summer Research Training for Students - Medical students gain "hands on" experience in an ongoing research project starting with a review of the literature and ending with written and oral presentations of their research findings at the Student Research Forum. Approximately 20 traineeships are available annually on a competitive basis. A stipend is available for each trainee. Contact Dr. Joseph Bast for more information.
University of Utah School on Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependencies - Scholarship assistance available to attend. WHO: All medical students -- first-come, first-serve. WHEN: June (1 week) WHERE: University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah WHY: Expert faculty will provide the latest information and research on drug abuse, addiction and treatment. SCHOLARSHIP INCLUDES: Full tuition, six nights in campus dormitory housing and up to $350 travel allowance. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION visit http://uuhsc.utah.edu/uas.
Vanderbilt University Short-Term Summer Research and Training Program in Environmental Health Science - Trainees conduct research in environmental health with a faculty mentor for a minimum of 10 weeks. Trainees participate in meetings, seminars, and special events scheduled throughout the summer and are provided with a stipend at the NIH predoctoral level (currently $3,981 for a 10 week period). Eligible trainees must be able to complete at least 10 weeks of research at Vanderbilt University during the period of May-August, though appointment dates are flexible. For additional information, visit www.toxicology.mc.vanderbilt.edu. Contact the Center in Molecular Toxicology for application information and instructions at toxcenter@vanderbilt.edu.
Wilderness Medical Society Charles S. Houston Award - Interested in fostering an awareness and appreciation among medical students for the medical aspects of outdoor and wilderness activities. WMS Research Grants will be awarded to applicants who submit a project proposal most likely to result in a substantive contribution to the field of wilderness and environmental medicine. Successful applicants will be expected to conduct a well-defined project during the ensuing year and present an abstract of his/her findings at the annual meeting. WMS Research Grant funding is available for materials, supplies, non-capital equipment (less than $500), and necessary travel related to the project. The amount of funding is up to $5,000, and the deadline for proposal submittal is usually in early May. Application available at www.wms.org.
William B. Bean Student Research Award - The American Osler Society announces the availability of an award for support of research in the broad areas of medical history and medical humanism. Candidates must be currently matriculated students in approved schools of medicine in the United States or Canada. The successful applicant may be eligible to present a paper based on his or her findings at the annual meeting of the American Osler Society. The stipend for the coming year will be $1,500, and up to $700 additional may be available to support travel to the annual meeting (contingent on submission of a paper acceptable to the Committee at the conclusion of the studentship). Completed applications must be received by March 1. To apply, go to www.americanosler.org.
William J. von Liebig Summer Research Fellowship - Harvard Medical School is offering student summer research fellowships in vascular surgery. Five student research fellowships are available for 10-12 weeks of summer research training in molecular and cell biology, biomechanics, coagulation and thrombosis, and angiogenesis, with a focus on clinically relevant problems such as atherogenesis, intimal hyperplasia, prosthetic/host interactions and thrombosis. This training program is designed to provide medical students with an initial exposure to vascular surgery research. A $5,000 stipend is available. For more information, visit http://home.caregroup.org/templatesnew/departments/BID/vonliebig/uploaded_documents/vonliebig.htm. Deadline mid-January.
Johns Hopkins University Summer Employment - Johns Hopkins University is recruiting qualified medical students to work in their summer program. Johns Hopkins University's Center for Talented Youth provides academically talented young students aged 8-16 the opportunity to take rigorous summer courses in mathematics, science, computer science, humanities and writing. Medical students during the summer between their first and second years are needed for the position of health assistant. The health assistant is responsible for maintaining the medical records of all of the students at the site, escorting children to clinics and emergency rooms as needed, and helping to administer prescribed medications and basic first aid to the students. Although the job does not require diagnostic skills, an interest in medicine is certainly an asset. Health assistants regard their summer experience as a challenging, rewarding, and educational opportunity. Students interested in the program can find an employment application on line at www.cty.jhu.edu/summer/employment. For questions about the program, please contact LNOELL@jhu.edu or call 410-735-6190.
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Summer Externship Program - This is an eight-week Summer Externship program, sponsored by the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of Northwestern University Medical School. The externship program is held at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC), located in downtown Chicago at the McGaw Medical Center. This program offers a unique and early clinical exposure related to the care of persons with acute and chronic disabilities for comprehensive rehabilitation. Primarily, students will assist in the clinical management of patients admitted to RIC. In addition, students will participate in a research project in a rehabilitation related field. There will be ongoing didactic and in-service efforts directed at the M1-M2 student level. The program usually begins in June and continues through early August. Each student will be awarded a $3,000 stipend for participation in this 8-week program. Deadline to apply is early January. For more information, visit www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/depts/pmr/medical-students/extninfo09.html.
Simon Kramer Society Externship in Radiation Oncology - The Simon Kramer Society Externship in Radiation Oncology, awarded annually, provides a unique opportunity for medical students to obtain a six-week experience in Radiation Oncology. Stipend provided in addition to partial travel allowance. Date of externship is flexible during the summer (June - August). Stipend: $1,500.00, in addition to partial travel allowance. Applicants must be first or second year medical students in good standing. Deadline is early March. To obtain application, please contact THE SIMON KRAMER SOCIETY, c/o Ester B. San Diego, Department of Radiation Oncology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 111 So. 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 or e-mail ester.sandiego@jeffersonhospital.org. Application also available from Valerie Poulson in 3040E Murphy, School of Medicine.
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) Summer Internship - Provides internship opportunities for students interested in ATSDR's mission which is to prevent exposure and adverse human health effects and diminished quality of life associated with exposure to hazardous substances from waste sites, unplanned releases, and other sources of pollution present in the environment. A stipend of $1,450 to $2,050 a month is provided. The program runs for 8 to 12 weeks. Applications are accepted from January 1 - March 30. To apply go to: www.cdc.gov/hrmo/intern.htm.
The Annenberg Physician Training Program in Addictions is a four week experiential program in which you will have the opportunity to be "admitted" to a substance use disorder treatment program. You would not be emulating a physician, but rather a patient so as to learn through the eyes of the patient. You will have a mentor who will be available to answer any questions that might arise or work through any issues that take place. Program sites include locations in Bettendorf IA, Pueblo CO, Grand Rapids MI, and Gainesville FL. Most students participate in the summer, but the program year starts in January. Travel expenses will be reimbursed as well as room and board and a stipend of $1,000 is provided. This is a 24/7 program where you would not have weekends or evenings off any more than the patients would that are in the program. For more information, visit www.annenbergtraining.com.
Baltimore Community Health Internship - The Baltimore Summer Internship program is an intensive seven-week program for medical students between their first and second years of medical school. The internship provides an opportunity for selected students to actively pursue a professional interest in community health, underserved populations health care, health justice and advocacy. Enrollment is open to six students from U.S. medical schools, and a $1,500 stipend is provided. The program runs from eary June through late July, and the deadline to apply is mid March. For more information and to apply, visit: www.baltimorereach.org.
Child Family Health International - CFHI offers Global Health Electives for Med Students and Pre-Meds and is now accepting applications for student programs. Students travel to Bolivia, Ecuador, India, Mexico, Hicaragua and South Africa to immerse themselves in new cultural contexts and to learn about the way healthcare is practiced and experienced worldwide. Students come from nearly 600 of the top universities in the U.S. and the world. Scholarships are available. For more information, visit www.cfhi.org.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine annual summer program for medical students offered by Bastyr University. This is a three-credit program that runs from late June to late July. It is taught in the Seattle area, on the campus and at the teaching clinic facilities of Bastyr University, a world leader in the advancement of natural medicine education, research and patient care. Class sessions introduce concepts in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), whole foods nutrition and naturopathic medicine. Additional information and application is available at www.bastyr.edu/camsummer. The priority deadline is early March.
Betty Ford Center Summer Institute - The Summer Institute for Medical Students is a unique learning experience for students to gain understanding and insight into addictive disease and the recovery process. Applicants will spend five days experiencing what it is like to be a patient or a family member at the Betty Ford Center. The program provides full scholarships for selected students which cover travel, lodging, tuition, material fees, daily transportation to and from the Center, and most meals. Application deadline is late March. For more information, visit www.bettyfordcenter.org/training/summerinst/.
Epidemiology Elective Program for Senior Medical Students The Epidemiology Elective Program provides an introduction to preventive medicine, public health, and the principles of applied epidemiology to senior medical and veterinary students. Elective students have the opportunity to assist with epidemiologic investigations of infectious diseases, cancer, congenital malformations, environmental and occupational diseases, injuries, chronic diseases, and reproductive health. Students are assigned to one of the CDC's offices, as determined by the student's area of interest. The elective is offered each year from September through early June. Assignments are scheduled for a period of 6-8 weeks, depending on the student's program of study and elective schedule. For students entering September-December, application materials must be postmarked by March 30 of the applicant's junior year. For students entering January-June, application materials must be postmarked by May 30 of the applicant's junior year. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/eis/applyeis/elective.htm.
Harvard Medical School Visiting Clerkship Program - The Visiting Clerkship Program (VCP) provides support for fourth-year and qualified third-year minority (African-American, Native American and Hispanic American) medical students to participate in the Harvard Medical School Exchange Clerkship Program. Clerkships last four weeks and are offered year-round. The program will reimburse $400 toward the cost of traveling to and from Boston and will provide housing for participating students. For more information, visit www.mfdp.med.harvard.edu/med_grad/vcp.
National Clinical Nutrition Internships - The American Medical Student Association (AMSA) and The American Society for Clinical Nutrition (ASCN) are cosponsoring nutrition internships for medical students. Each student will work under a recognized authority in clinical nutrition in a U.S. medical school or hospital. The internships will last eight weeks and usually will be scheduled in the summer, but other times may be arranged. Each student will receive a $2,500 stipend for the eight-week internship. Application and brochure available at www.ascn.org. Application deadline is usually early February.
Medicine in the Wild - Offered by the Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS, this unique course is designed specifically for third and fourth year medical students and residents and is the ultimate combination of skills, leadership and medicine. Over the past two years students from 16 different medical schools have successfully participated in this program. For more information, visit www.nols.edu/wmi/courses/medicineinthewild.shtml.
Scaife Advanced Medical Student Assistantship - This specialized program offers students training in the field of Addiction Services. Students who participate in this assistantship/clerkship will gain clinical experience in a variety of areas including screening and diagnosing substance use disorders, motivational interviewing skills, neonatal treatment of chemically dependent infants, maternal addiction, adult and adolescent substance use disorders and more. Participants will receive a $150 week stipend and a $200 transportation allowance for a total of $650 for the three weeks. Rooms and meals are also provided. The program is available in June or July, and the deadline to apply is late March. Early admission notification date is late January. For an application, visit 3040E Murphy, Office of Student Affairs.
Wilderness Medicine Elective - Earn the Advanced Wilderness Life Support Certificate (AWLS) and earn 2 or 4 weeks of senior credit during April. The AWLS program is a practical approach to the treatment of injuries and illnesses experienced at a distance from traditional medical assistance. Instruction concentrates on those injuries and illnesses most common to wilderness experiences, particularly those related to popular sports and activities. It is highly recommended for professionals participating in such adventure sports as hiking, biking, skiing, rock climbing, and white water river rafting where there is now a demand for "first response" treatment and the practice of wilderness medicine. Lectures will be provided on the campus of the University of Utah School of Medicine. For more information visit: www.awls.org.
American Dermatological Association Medical Student Fellowships - preference given to applicants seeking work in a department or division of dermatology. The work undertaken must be done at a university or college in the United States or Canada. Work done and research experience gained by recipients cannot be used as a credit for a degree. The program offers a monthly stipend for a maximum or three (3) months; awards to start in June. Application deadline is usually mid-April. For an application contact Valerie Poulson, 3040 E Murphy, School of Medicine.
AMSA End of Life Education Fellowship Program- The American Medical Student Association (AMSA) Foundation's End of Life Education Fellowship Program is a six-week summer experience designed to introduce fifteen medical students to end of life care issues. Based in Chicago, this program combines an orientation to end of life care with weekly seminars at local hospices, nursing homes and inpatient hospice units. Students will be expected to develop and research end of life curricula to be implemented at their medical school and to be shared with other schools across the country. A stipend will be provided. The program runs from June - July, and the application deadline is late March. Website: www.amsa.org/eol/index.cfm.
CDC Experience Applied Epidemiology Fellowship - The CDC Experience Applied Epidemiology Fellowship is a one-year fellowship in applied epidemiology tailored for rising 3rd and 4th year medical students. The program is designed to increase the pool of physicians with a population health perspective. Eight competitively selected fellows spend 10-12 months at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offices in Atlanta, GA where they carry out epidemiologic analyses in various areas of public health. Examples of previous and current areas of concentration include viral diseases, cardiovascular health, birth defects, STDs, foodborne diseases, injury prevention, and air pollution and respiratory health. To learn more about the CDC Experience visit www.cdcfoundation.org/thecdcexperience.
Clendening Summer Fellowships - The Department of History and Philosophy of Medicine at KUMC offers summer research fellowships for first-year medical students. The fellowships offer 8-10 students the opportunity to study an area of interest during the summer between their first and second years of medical school under the direction of one of the Department's faculty members. The selected projects receive awards of up to $2,000 each. Deadline is early January. Application available in the Department of the History and Philosophy of Medicine.
Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship Program for Medical Students - The Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship Program is designed to encourage medical students to pursue a career in clinical research by giving exceptional students the opportunity to take a year to experience clinical research first hand. Medical students matriculated at any U.S. medical school who have completed two or more years of medical school prior to the start of the Fellowship and who have completed some clinical experience are eligible to apply to any of the 12 participating schools. Fellows will receive stipends of $27,000 plus health insurance to spend a year conducting clinical research and receiving didactic training. Fellows will be matched with outstanding clinical researchers who will serve as mentors, and receive small stipends. Each school will enroll at least five medical students in their CRF Program. The application deadline for the program is usually mid-January. Complete program information including the common application form and contact information for each medical school is listed on our website at: http://www.ddcf.org/page.asp?pageID=292.
Endocrine Society Summer Research Fellowships - The Endocrine Society offers Summer Research Fellowships to encourage promising undergraduate students, medical students and students entering graduate school to pursue careers in endocrinology. The Society provides each student recipient with a $4,000 stipend to participate in research projects under the guidance of a Society member for 10 to 12 weeks during the summer. Deadline is late January. Website: www.endo-society.org/searchresults.cfm.
Fogarty International Clinical Research Scholars Program - The Fogarty International Clinical Research Scholars Support Center at Vanderbilt University is offering a one-year clinical research training experience for graduate-level U.S. students in the health professions. Students must have completed their basic science courses and one year of clinical clerkship prior to the start of the fellowship year. The program is designed for students with a strong interest, and potential for, a career in international health activities and/or clinical research. This is an opportunity for highly motivated individuals to experience mentored research training at top-ranked NIH-funded research centers in: Bangladesh, Botswana, Brazil, China, Haiti, India, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Peru, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda and Zambia. The term will be for a one-year period with an extensive orientation program in July. Application deadline is in December. For more information, visit www.aamc.org/overseasfellowship.
Operation Crossroads- A private,non-profit, non-governmental organization that promotes work, travel and study in Africa and Brazil. Summer program information available at Website: Operation Crossroads
Scaife Family Foundation Medical Scholars Track - This track is designed for medical students interested in seeking training and further education in the field of alcohol and drug abuse as it affects rural medical professionals. Fifty fully paid scholarships are available for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year medical students to attend the Scaife Family Foundation Medical Scholars Track at the Annual National Rural Institute on Alcohol and Drug Abuse held at the Univeristy of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, Wisconsin. The scholarship covers conference registration, resource materials, on-campus residence hall room and all on-campus meals. In addition, each student receives a $300 cash stipend at the end of the conference to help defray travel expenses. For application, go to http://www.uwstout.edu/outreach/conf/nri/nri_scholar.htm. Application deadline is mid April.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Summer Fellowship Program - Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center offers an eight-week summer fellowship research program to medical students interested in the field of oncology and related biomedical research. The program allows students who have completed their first or second year of medical school the opportunity to conduct basic laboratory or clinical research mentored by MSKCC faculty sponsors. Summer fellowship participants receive a $5,500 stipend. Application deadline is early February. For additional information, visit www.mskcc.org/summerfellowships. Brochures are also available in 3040E Murphy, School of Medicine Office of Student Affairs.
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