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	Application (PDF) Application deadline is March 15 (annually). 10 week program.

College Summer Fellowship Program

Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine

Qualifications

This program is designed for undergraduate college students who are interested in careers in medicine, dental medicine, or a combined degree (M.D./Ph.D. or D.M.D./Ph.D.).

Students who are completing their junior year are given preference. Applicants should have completed some college coursework in biology and chemistry (preferably through organic chemistry). Previous laboratory experience is desirable. A variety of projects are available. Applicants must submit an application, transcript, standardized test scores, and two letters of recommendation. A $30 application fee should also be submitted.

Letters of recommendation can be sent directly from the person writing the letter, or sent by the applicant but the letter should be sealed in an envelope by the person who wrote it. It is recommended that you ask faculty or physicians to write letters on your behalf if possible. SAT scores do not have to be “officially” provided. Your scores can be obtained from your high school, or an unofficial copy can be accessed online and sent by regular mail or email by the applicant from the College Board website. Sealed official transcripts should be sent by your university. Application materials and documents can be mailed separately.

Please see the application (PDF) for more details.

Fellowship Description

The purpose of the program is to provide a research enrichment experience and some exposure to clinical medicine or dental medicine. Once a student is accepted to the program and has selected and found a faculty sponsor in which to do research, the student will meet with the faculty sponsor in June and develop a research protocol and suitable project description. The student will commit approximately 30+ hours per week for the project and will work with the faculty sponsor or his/her designates. Approximately 8 to 10 hours per week have been set aside for clinical experientials and other enrichments. A $2,500 to $3,000 salary is provided. Assistance in locating housing is also provided.