Great Internship and Early Admission Program for premeds (from Ohio)
ROSE Program - Research, Observation, Service, Education
What is R.O.S.E.?
The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine offers a unique early admissions program called R.O.S.E. (Research, Observation, Service, and Education.) R.O.S.E. students enjoy:
Two (consecutive) summer research internships with a biomedical focus. Internships last 8-10 weeks and are paid and take place in Cincinnati. An early assurance guarantee for our M.D. program provided that they earn an MCAT Score of 30+ (no less than a 9 in any category) and an AMCAS calculated BCPM of 3.45+ and 3.40 cumulative. Mentorship from our faculty and support from our Office of Student Affairs and Recruitment. Shadowing opportunities with UCCOM faculty, students, and alumni.
Who can apply?
R.O.S.E. is designed for high ability, intellectually curious pre-medical college students. To be considered for R.O.S.E., students must meet all of the following criteria:
Applicants must be Ohio residents but can attend college anywhere in the world. Students must have taken or earned equivalent credit for at least one semester or one quarter or Organic Chemistry. Students must have a solid academic record (Only students with a B+ or above in all college level science courses will be considered.) Students must be at the sophomore level (have at two full summers available for the internship as a college student).
When do students need to apply?
Students will be evaluated in the order in which their application materials are received; submitting the application and supplemental materials early is highly advisable. All application materials must be received by March 1, 2008 to be considered for the program.
Where can students find more information on R.O.S.E.?
Please click on the link above. The online application is also located here. Please refer all questions to ROSEProgram@uc.edu or call 513-558-5581.
