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Research and Summer Opportunities

Research and Summer Opportunities. What are you doing this summer?. What interests you most? Research Study Abroad Work/ Internship Take Classes Nothing (Not recommended). Research. I don’t think I want to do research, so what’s the point of it?. Here are some potential benefits:

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Research and Summer Opportunities

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  1. Research and Summer Opportunities

  2. What are you doing this summer? What interests you most? Research Study Abroad Work/ Internship Take Classes Nothing (Not recommended)

  3. Research

  4. I don’t think I want to do research, so what’s the point of it? Here are some potential benefits: Exposure to the scientific process Mentors and Networking Longer term projects Networking $$ Stipends $$

  5. But what if I HATE pipetting? • Not every research project has to involve running gels (bench research). Here are some other types: • Epidemiology • Clinical research • Health policy • Anthropology • Health disparities • Global health • Bioinformatics • Not sure what you’re interested in? • Glance through a prominent medical journal to see the vast array of interests and “kinds” of research represented (i.e. New England Journal of Medicine)

  6. How to find Research Opportunities Professors College Resources Internet (Google) Network, Network, Network Be Proactive!

  7. Helpful Websites Co-op/ Internship Opportunities for Pre-Medical Studies -Dozens of programs at different universities across the country http://people.rit.edu/gtfsbi/Symp/premed.htm Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training (MHIRT) Program -Funded research in other countries:Mexico, Uganda, Ghana, Australia, Peru, Spain and South Africa http://www.ncmhd.nih.gov/our_programs/mhirt.asp Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program -Funded summer research at Cornell University http://www.med.cornell.edu/education/programs/tra_sum_res.html NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates -Funded research opportunities across the country http://www.med.cornell.edu/education/programs/tra_sum_res.html

  8. More resources… NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/list_result.cfm?unitid=5047 National Institutes of Health http://www.training.nih.gov/student/index.asp\ National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities http://www.ncmhd.nih.gov UNCF Merck Science Initiative http://umsi.uncf.org/ AAMC, Tomorrow’s Doctors, Enrichment Programs on the Web http://www.aamc.org/members/great/summerlinks.htm

  9. A few more websites… AAMC Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (11 sites) http://www.smdep.org/ Summer Programs Web Database http://services.aamc.org/summerprograms/getprogs.cfm Health Management and Policy Summer Enrichment Program http://www.sph.umich.edu/sep/ Summer Research with NIDA http://www.nida.nih.gov/PDF/SPOSummer.pdf Health Career Connection http://www.healthcareers.org/main/index.htm Service Organizational or Church – sponsored mission trips

  10. A Few Last Suggestions About Research… Investigate potential summer programs but… Plan ahead in the fall semester to explore possibilities for your summer! Be productive and apply to a variety of programs in which you might like to participate

  11. Study Abroad

  12. Why study abroad? Clinical Exposure Develop Language Skills Enhance Medical School Application It’s fun!

  13. But…it’s so expensive! Use all of your resources! Apply for grants/ funding from your university Fundraise in your community Apply for scholarships Start looking early!

  14. Helpful Websites… Study Abroad, Pre-Med http://www.studyabroad.com/programs/pre-med/default.aspx Health and Pre-Med Programs Abroad http://www.middlebury.edu/international/sa/programs/health Global Links Learning Abroad http://www.globalinksabroad.org/search/StudySpecializationID9___/

  15. A few last suggestions about study abroad… Keep an open mind Begin searching for programs early!

  16. Classes Which ones Where Why

  17. Which Classes? Organic Chemistry Biochemistry Physics Advanced Courses Whatever is most difficult for you

  18. Where to enroll? Your institution Familiar Easy No transfer concerns In state institution $$$$$ Classes Living expenses Bottom Line: Do well no matter where you are

  19. Summer is for relaxing, why study? Focus on one class (or 2) Shorter class length Boost your GPA

  20. Take home points: Know Yourself! Pros = Cons

  21. Questions: Contact us: 2012 Presenters Sarah Woodson, MS1- swoodson@mail.med.upenn.edu Nikki Oakman, MS1 – noakman@mail.med.upenn.edu 2011 Presenters Josiah Petersen, CD5 – josiahp@mail.med.upenn.edu Danielle Brewington, MS2- dbrew@upenn.edu Nikki Oakman – noakman@mail.med.upenn.edu 2010 Presenters Lauren Banks, MS2 – lbanks@mail.med.upenn.edu David Long, MS3 - davlong@mail.med.upenn.edu 2009 Presenters Lauren Banks, MS2 – lbanks@mail.med.upenn.edu Abi Orisamolu, MS1 – abi.orisamolu@gmail.com DavidLong, MS3 - davlong@mail.med.upenn.edu

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