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Summer Undergraduate MSTP Research (SUMR) Program
| Primary Institution: | University of Iowa |
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| Affiliation: | University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine |
| City: | Iowa City |
| State: | IA |
| Job Duration: | 8 wks |
| Class Requirement: | Completed Sophomore Year |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.2 |
| Position Type: | Research |
| Discipline(s): | Biophysics Medical Physics |
| Description: | The University of Iowa SUMR Program offers an intensive experience for undergraduates interested in combined MD/PhD training for a career as a physician-scientist. The program provides students with experience in research laboratories and exposure to clinical medicine and medically-relevant research. The 8-week SUMR program features research conducted in the laboratory of a faculty member in the biomedical sciences, shadowing of physician-scientists in a clinical setting, Emergency Room shadowing, weekly seminars presenting patient-based discussions emphasizing the intersection of science and medicine, career development seminars, and clinical case-based learning sessions. Eligible students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who have completed their sophomore year toward a bachelor's degree in the biological or physical sciences by the summer of planned participation. (Preference is given to students who have completed their junior year). See contact person for application deadline and program dates. |
| Stipend: | $3000 |
| Benefits: | Housing Travel Reimbursement |
| Application Deadline: | 02/02/2007 |
| Job Website: | www.medicine.uiowa.edu/mstp/sumr |
| Additional Information: | Applicants must be US Citizens or permanent residents. |
Research/Internship Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Chris Benson, MD 1186 Medical Laboratories Unviersity of Iowa Iowa City, IA 52242 Email: mstp@uiowa.edu Phone: 800-551-6787 Fax: 319-335-7656 |
| Secondary Contact: |
Leslie Harrington 1186 Medical Laboratories University of Iowa Iowa City, IA 52242 Email: mstp@uiowa.edu Phone: 800-551-6787 Fax: 319-335-7656 |
