The Hospital for Special Surgery Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship offers a medical research program for students entering their second year of medical school. Research options include clinical research related to orthopedics and basic science as applied to orthopedics. To start the application process, students should contact the professional conducting research in which he is interested. The student and scientist/mentor then complete the fellowship application together. Student-mentor teams can also apply for funding for an existing project not explicitly included in the program's scope. The program's benefits include weekly research lectures and discussions and a stipend. The program lasts eight weeks, from June to August. Applications from students attending the hospital's associated medical school, Weill Cornell Medical College, receive preference.
Hospital for Special Surgery
535 East 70th St.
New York, NY 10021
212-774-2384
hss.edu
The National Institutes of Health Summer Internship Program provides medical students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a research experience starting in May or June and lasting at least eight weeks. The Summer Internship Program (SIP) awards each participant a stipend, the amount of which depends on the student's experience. Research takes place at National Institutes of Health (NIH) campuses throughout the United States, including NIH headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland. Students spending their summers at NIH headquarters also have access to supplementary resources, including lectures and career mentoring meetings. Eligible students must be at least 16 years old when the program begins.
NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education
2 Center Drive, Mail Stop 0240
Bethesda, MD 20892
301-496-2427
training.nih.gov
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Summer Research Program for Medical Students provides eligible students with biomedical research opportunities. The program emphasizes basic scientific principles, providing students with an appreciation for the fundamentals of research, especially as applied to cancer research. Students become eligible for the program after completing the first year of medical school. The program runs for 10 weeks during the summer and includes a stipend.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030
713-745-1205
mdanderson.org
Students attending the American Federation for Aging Research Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) program receive an introduction to aging research and a summer of supervised study under the tutelage of an experienced mentor. The experience lasts eight to 12 weeks and focuses on clinical, basic sciences or health services research in an area related to geriatrics. Program benefits include a stipend and access to mentors and advanced research facilities. An applicant will need a faculty member from her home institution to assist her in applying. Applicants must be entering their second year of medical school.
American Federation for Aging Research
55 West 39th Street, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10018
888-582-2327
afar.org