For talented students who are looking ahead to a career in the allied health professions, the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) has designed an exciting summer program. This summer program is sponsored by the New York State Department of Education, and seeks to identify talented underrepresented students whose academic careers would be enriched by conducting research under the tutelage of faculty members at the University at Buffalo. Participants will be better equipped to gain admission into graduate programs, thereby, addressing the critical shortage of licensed allied health professionals.
The CSTEP Summer Research Fellowship Program is a six-week program designed to enhance the competitiveness of students pursuing the allied health professions who belong to groups that have been historically underrepresented. The program will strengthen participants’ research skills and expose them to the rigors of graduate study. Students are individually matched with faculty to conduct research. In addition to research experience, students will participate in a research methods course, special seminars, and fieldtrips. At the end of the six-week program, students will present their research to their peers and faculty at a research poster forum.
Candidates should have at least sophomore status with the completion of at least one year of science coursework, and intend to pursue a New York State licensed health profession in Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medicine, or Optometry. A history of academic excellence and a strong interest in research will serve as selection criteria. A fellow stipend in the amount of $3,000 will be awarded.
Deadline: All application materials (including two letters of recommendation and an official UB transcript) must be received by Monday, March 12, 2007
Program Dates: May 30 – July 13, 2007
Fellow Stipend: $3,000
Housing: Meal allowance provided
Careers in the allied health professions present rewarding opportunities to merge scientific excellence and tangible interpersonal service. There are many prospects for individuals who are prepared to undergo a worthwhile and vigorous period of professional development. Our responsibility is to provide the expertise and resources to guide and support those who have made the decision to pursue the allied health professions. We are pleased to extend this invitation for talented students to participate in the CSTEP Summer Research Fellowship Program for 2007. Interested students may contact Ms. Crump-Owens at (716) 645-2234 or sicrump@acsu.buffalo.edu.
East Tennessee State University, Division of Health Sciences, Office of Cultural Affairs. If you have questions concerning the event please contact Linda Nwosu at nwosu@etsu.edu or 423-439-5906.
You are cordially invited to the 2nd annual Invitational Visit for Juniors, Seniors, and Recent Graduates of Color from March 11 -13, 2007. The visit focuses on the Health Related Graduate Programs available at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN. The university offers numerous doctoral programs including medicine, biomedical sciences, pharmacy, nursing, physical therapy, and public health. The individuals chosen to participate in this event will have their expenses (free lodging and travel stipends) covered. While the brochure indicates that February 15th is the deadline, the deadline has been extended to February 23rd and that plenty of space is still available.
The Summer Undergraduate Mentorship Program of the Hispanic Center of Excellence (HCOE) at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (AECOM) is a 6 week program that offers students a unique opportunity to become exposed to the realities and nuances of the medical profession through a one-on-one “shadowship” with a physician. For more information please click the link above.
The program is a minimum 30 hour weekly commitment. The student will be expected to attend 14 hours of lecture per week and spend at least 6 hours per week with their assigned mentor. Participants in the program will be awarded a stipend at the end of the 6 week program. The program will start June 25, 2007.
Eligible Participants Must:
Be a US citizen or permanent resident
Be from an underrepresented group in medicine or come from a disadvantaged background
Must be rising sophomores with at least one year in science
Have a GPA of at least 2.5
Provide an official transcript, obtain a letter of recommendation from a faculty member and obtain medical clearance.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 1
The Endocrine Society is still accepting applications for the Summer
Research Opportunity (SRO) Program for Minority Students. The SRO program
is a collaborative effort between the Federation of American Societies
for Experimental Biology Minority Research to Access Careers (FASEB MARC)
program and the Society’s Minority Affairs Committee (MAC). The SRO
program aims to encourage promising young scientists to pursue careers in
endocrinology by offering students the opportunity to spend eight weeks
during the summer participating in research projects in the labs of
Endocrine Society members.
The SRO award will provide travel and subsistence support to 15 students
and, as an added benefit, offers students assistance in locating a
mentor. Please encourage students to apply today!
NOTE: As the funding to support this program is being provided through
the FASEB MARC Program Office, it is important to note that
funds/stipends will not be provided directly to students. Travel and
subsistence reimbursements will be provided to the host institutions.
For more information on the SRO program eligibility and requirements or
to download an application visit the link provided.
Direct questions to Kirsta Suggs at mac@endo-society.org.
8401 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 900 * Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815-5817
* Tel. 301.941.0200 * Fax 301.941.0257 * www.endo-society.org
The Minority Student Summer Research Opportunity Program is designed for undergraduate students who historically have been underrepresented in medicine and who have a strong interest in a research career in biomedical or biological sciences. The program welcomes applications from students who meet the following criteria: at the time of application are either a sophomore or junior, haven taken at least one year of biology AND general chemistry with lab, and have at least a 3.0 science grade point average. Admission will be based on the applicant’s academic record, including prior research experience, an essay, and a letter of recommendation from the applicant’s faculty advisor or research supervisor. Intent to pursue a PhD or MD/PhD and prior research experience is desirable.
The program provides 9 weeks of experience and participation in biomedical research.
Fellowships in the amount of $2500 will be awarded and limited travel reimbursement for students living outside the NY metropolitan area will be available. **Students are responsible for meals, health insurance coverage and other incidental expenses.**
Please use prehealth drop-in hours or set an appointment with Libby to obtain the full description of the program and an application.
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine announces their Summer Premedical Academic Enrichment Programs (SPAEP) Level I or Level II. Spend seven weeks in Level I, strengthening academic skills and learning more about careers in medicine, or spend seven weeks engaged in lab research and MCAT prep through Level II. This program is residential. Travel, room and board are paid by the program.
See their application on the web. Application deadline is March 1.
Questions? Email diversityaffairs@medschool.pitt.edu
The Department of Pedatrics at UB will offer a NHLBI summer research program (1o weeks) beginning May 23, 2007 to August 3, 2007. This student centered research experience will provide participants with introductory research experiences in the labs of senior faculty members in the area of developmental biology. Twenty students will be selected. Applications are available in 108 Norton. The deadline for submission of applications is March 2, 2007.
UCLA PREP is an intensive, seven-week summer program that aims at providing premedical and predental students from disadvantaged backgrounds, with a means of strengthening their ability and readiness to study medicine or dentistry. The program begins Wednesday June 20th and ends Friday August 3rd, 2007. Deadline for applying is March 15th, 2007. Components of the program include:
ACADEMIC COMPONENT
Individualized medical/dental preparation and strategies
Weekly problem based learning, explore patient case histories
Introduction to doctoring and clinical communication skills
Study skills and diagnostic assessment
MCAT/DAT Preparation
CLINICAL PRECEPTORSHIPS
Observe practicing physicians, dentists and medical researchers
CAREER GUIDANCE AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Time Management
Financial Planning
Interview Skills
Issues of Modern Medicine
Life Management/Values Clarification
Exploring your inner calling and motivation for a health career
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
Students are eligible for UCLA PREP as long as they have not previously applied to medical and or dental school. We accept community college, out of state and post baccalaureate students. Students must meet all of the following criteria:
Be from a disadvantaged background or underrepresented in medicine
Be a US Citizen or permanent resident
Minimum 2.5 science GPA for freshmen and sophomore
Minimum 2.8 science GPA for juniors and above
One year of biology or chemistry completed by the beginning of the summer program
Applications are due March 15, 2007 and are available online
There is no fee to participate. Participants will be awarded a stipend determined by the availability of funds.
Information and application are available at their website
Click on prospective
Click on premedical programs
Click on PREP
For further information contact the Office of Academic Enrichment and Outreach at (310) 825-3575
SEATTLE (AP) - The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation says it will add $58 million to expand its $1 billion Millennium Scholars program to target low-income and minority students seeking a graduate degree in public health.
Gates Foundation Expands Scholars Program
Deadline for Submission of Nomination Materials: January 12, 2007 11:59 P.M. (EST).
It’s the first time the foundation has added money to the scholarship program since it was established in 1999.
The program has already given scholarships to more than 10,000 students for undergraduate education in their choice of major and for graduate work in public health, education, science, math, engineering and library science.
The foundation, which planned an announcement about the program on Monday, says it will help 20,000 students over 20 years.
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is the administrator of the GMS initiative. To reach, coordinate, and support the constituent groups, UNCF has partnered with the American Indian Graduate Center Scholars (AIGCS), the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) and the Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) to assist in implementing the initiative.
The new scholarship money will be used to increase the number of minorities pursuing graduate degrees in epidemiology, biomedical science, tropical disease, public health practice and nutritional science.
The Gates Foundation spends most of its money on fighting diseases around the world and on public health, so the scholars could potentially end up working for the foundation in its other projects.
Go to the application website.
The Undergraduate Student Scholars Program in the NIH Center for Molecular Studies in Digestive and Liver Disease at the University of Pennsylvania is an organized program of summer lectures and presentations combined with basic research experience in the laboratory of an expert investigator. This program is open to students from the University of Pennsylvania as well as outside of the university. The curriculum is designed specifically for undergraduate students with an interest in biomedical research, with the eventual goal of MD, PhD, or MD-PhD degrees. Applications from women and members of underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged.
During the program, students attend weekly seminars on introductory topics in biomedical research. At the end of the course, all participants present their research to members of the Center for Molecular Studies in Digestive and Liver Disease in a focused seminar and receive a certificate recognizing their completion of the program. For the research experience, students are paired with individual mentors. The research program is thus individualized to each student and each laboratory. Research interests of program faculty are available.
The stipend this year is expected to be $3500 for the 10-week program. Click here for an application or by contacting Ms. Daphnie Jolly at the address below:
Daphnie Jolly
Administrative Assistant
Gastroenterology Division
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
600 Clinical Research Building
415 Curie Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Email: djolly@mail.med.upenn.edu
All application materials must be received by February 15, 2007.
