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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 Junior 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 anticipate graduating with a bachelor's degree in the biological or physical sciences in the academic year following the summer of planned participation. |
| Stipend: | $3000 |
| Benefits: | Housing Travel Reimbursement |
| Application Deadline: | 02/06/2009 |
| Job Website: | http://www.healthcare.uiowa.edu/mstp/New/mstp/summer/index.htm |
| Additional Information: | Applicants must be US Citizens or permanent residents who have had prior research experience. |
Research/Internship Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Chris Benson, MD 2206 Medical Education and Research Facility Unviersity of Iowa Iowa City, IA 52242 Email: mstp@uiowa.edu Phone: 800-551-6787 Fax: 319-335-7656 |
| Secondary Contact: |
Leslie Harrington 2206 Medical Education and Research Facility University of Iowa Iowa City, IA 52242 Email: mstp@uiowa.edu Phone: 800-551-6787 Fax: 319-335-7656 |
