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
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