Apply for the University of Michigan Medical
Scientist Training Program (MSTP, which is an MD/PhD program) on the medical
campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. UM-SMART is designed
for undergraduate students who have an interest in obtaining a combined MD/PhD
degree leading to a career in academic medicine as a physician-scientist
performing basic research relevant to human health and disease. As a UM-SMART
summer research fellow, students work full-time in a basic research laboratory
under the mentorship of a research faculty member.
The goal of the UM-SMART program
is to help students decide if a career as a physician-scientist is right for
them, and to enhance competitiveness when applying to MD/PhD
programs. The UM-SMART has helped 85 undergraduate participants
learn about MD/PhD training since 2008. After graduation, 78% of past
participants entered MD/PhD, PhD, or MD programs.
This 10-week program is aimed at
students who have some amount of basic and mechanistic research experience
related to medicine and are interested in gaining more experience to advance
their career goals. UM-SMART is not intended for students seeking
clinical research experience on human subjects. Additionally, we do not
offer opportunities in public health, the social sciences, or humanities.
Application opens:
November 16, 2020
Application deadline:
February 1, 2021
Tentative Program dates:
May 24-Aug 1, 2021
While we are hopeful and planning
for an in person program in 2021, due to the uncertain nature of the COVID-19
pandemic, the status of the program is currently tentative. The health
and safety of UM-SMART participants and our community is of upmost
importance. In the event that joining us on campus is not possible, an
alternative virtual experience will be offered.
Program Highlights:
(visit the
website or view the brochure
for more information)
Students participating in a lab
receive a stipend of $4,400 plus double occupancy dormitory housing and a meal
allowance.
The main scientific focus of the
summer program is to provide full-time laboratory biomedical research, as well
as
·
Two
half day clinical shadowing experiences
·
Online
MCAT preparation accessible for 12 months
·
Oral
and Poster presentation and relevant seminars
·
“Big
Sib” Mentoring Program
·
Attend
3-day MSTP annual scientific retreat
Eligibility: (see the
website or brochure
for more information)
Applicants
belonging to groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in biomedical
research are strongly encouraged to apply. This includes: Individuals
from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities,
such as those with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits
one or more major life activities, and individuals from disadvantaged
backgrounds such as family annual income below established low-income
thresholds, or an educational environment that has inhibited the individual
from obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to develop and
participate in a research career.
In addition, applicants must
- Be a US Citizen or permanent
resident of the US
·
Complete sophomore year by June 1, 2021
·
Maintain a minimum 3.2 grade point average
·
Complete 100 hours of research lab experience by June 1, 2021
·
Submit two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a research
mentor or instructor
To apply to
the UM-SMART program, follow this link: https://umich-smart.smapply.io/prog/um-smart_summer_undergraduate_research_program_2021/
For more information please read
the brochure
or visit our website:
https://medicine.umich.edu/medschool/education/md-phd-program/um-smart-undergrad-summer-program
https://medicine.umich.edu/medschool/education/md-phd-program/um-smart-undergrad-summer-program/frequently-asked-questions
The deadline for application submission including all
application materials is February 1, 2021.
Should you have any questions
about the program please feel free to contact the University of Michigan MSTP
office mstp@umich.edu