University of Maryland Scholars Summer Research - School of Medicine

Exciting summer research opportunity at the University of Maryland School of Medicine for sophomores and juniors in science, technology, engineering and mathematics study fields.  Program includes 9 weeks of biomedical research mentored by faculty at the School of Medicine and enrichment experiences throughout the summer.  Stipends included.  The program is an excellent opportunity for those interested in research and interested in pursuing MD, PhD, or MD-PhD degrees.
 
Information Session for Summer 2023
Monday, November 7, 2022, 5:30-7:00pm
Virtual session through Zoom
RSVP by November 5
 
Zoom Link – direct link access to Zoom session
Meeting ID: 995 7444 7971, Passcode: 586131 (if needed)
For Call-in: 301-715-8592

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The University of Maryland Scholars Summer Research (UM Scholars) Program at the School of

Medicine provides an enriching summer experience for University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP)

undergraduate sophomores and juniors interested in summer research opportunities at the University of

Maryland School of Medicine (UM SOM) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) campus

located in Baltimore City. Those considering pursuing future MD, PhD, MD-MS or MD-PhD, or other

health profession degrees are highly recommended to consider this program.

Funded by the University of Maryland Strategic Partnership: MPowering the State (MPower), the UM

Scholars Program at the School of Medicine is an intensive summer biomedical research program for

UMCP undergraduates majoring in science, engineering, and mathematics fields and interested in

biomedical research, medical, and health professions. Applicants undergo a competitive selection process for the program and once selected, are matched with faculty researchers who have leading-edge

biomedical and medical research projects. The Scholars will conduct intensive research and immerse in

enrichment experiences for 9 weeks at the School of Medicine during the summer.

Program Highlights

• The Scholars engage in clinical, basic and translational research under the mentorship of

renowned scientists and physician scientists.

• The Scholars interact with physicians, scientists, physician-scientists, medical and graduate

students, postdoctoral fellows and clinical residents throughout the summer both ad hoc and

during program events.

• The Scholars attend a series of seminars through which they learn about the cutting-edge

research conducted by UMB faculty as well as the life-journeys of the highly accomplished

faculty speakers.

• The Scholars interact with other nationally-recruited undergraduate students who are being

mentored in programs covering specialty research fields such as cancer. The Scholars also

interact with medical and graduate students.

• During the Mid-Summer Research Retreat, the Scholars interact in small-group settings with

knowledgeable experts including medical school admissions deans, graduate program directors,

research scientists, academic physicians, and NIH program directors who share their advice and

insights.

• The Scholars present their research work alongside medical students and other undergraduate

students in the Student Research Forum in oral and poster formats at the end of the summer.

• Alumni Scholars have ascended to medical, dentistry, and graduate schools.