Tuesday, November 6, 2018

University of Michigan MD-PhD Summer Research Program

The "UM-SMART" summer research program is a 10-week summer undergraduate research program sponsored by The University of Michigan Medical Scientist Training Program (MD/PhD program). This program is designed to provide an opportunity for highly motivated and talented undergraduates interested in careers as physician scientists to enhance their science and academic skills. Applicants will gain valuable research experience by performing full-time research under the direction of a faculty mentor in a research lab.

   

Program Highlights:
  • This is a funded program. Students receive a stipend of $4,400 plus double occupancy dormitory housing.
  • Full-time laboratory biomedical research
  • Two half day clinical shadowing experiences
  • Online MCAT preparation 
  • Poster presentation and seminars
  • “Big Sib” Program
  • Three-day MSTP annual scientific retreat
Eligibility: The program is targeted towards undergraduate students who are US citizens or permanent US residents who come from an educational, cultural, or geographic background that is underrepresented in the sciences, or students who have experienced financial hardship or students with disabilities. In addition, applicants must:
  • Complete sophomore year by June 1, 2019
  • Maintain a minimum 3.2 grade point average
  • Complete 100 hours of research lab experience by June 1, 2019 
  • Submit two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a research mentor or instructor

Application deadline: January 18, 2019
Summer Program dates: May 28-Aug 4, 2019
More Info: https://medicine.umich.edu/medschool/education/md-phd-program/um-smart-undergrad-summer-program