University of Iowa Medical Scientist Training Program

http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/mstp/New/mstp/summer/index.htm
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.

• June 6 - July 29, 2011
• An 8-week research project conducted in the laboratory of a faculty member in the biomedical sciences (Optional 10-week program available).
• Weekly seminar series - a forum for discussions emphasizing how science and medicine intersect
• Clinical case-based learning exercise - discussion of mechanisms underlying disease process
• Career development seminars (e.g. MD/PhD admissions; personal and research statement writing)
• Physician - scientist clinical shadowing experience (2-4 afternoons during the 8-week period)
• Optional emergency room shadowing experience (~4 times during the 8-week period)

• $3000 for the eight week period
• Lodging in University housing facility
• Travel allowance for transportation to/from Iowa City

• Citizen or permanent resident of the United States
• Will graduate from college in the 2011-2012 academic year
• Major in biological or physical science
• Prior research experience

• Official transcript(s) from undergraduate institution(s)
• Two letters of recommendation (At least one letter must come from your primary research mentor).
• Apply by February 7, 2011

SUMR Program
Medical Scientist Training Program
2206 MERF
Iowa City, Iowa 52242   Email: mstp@uiowa.edu
Fax: (319) 335-6634   Phone: (800) 551-6787 or (319) 335-8303