Summer Undergraduate MSTP Research (SUMR) Program
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 junior year toward a bachelor’s degree in the biological or physical sciences by the summer of planned participation. See contact person for application deadline and program dates.
SUMR Program 2008
- Calendar of Events
- 2008 Participants, Mentors and Big Brothers/Sisters
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Program Features
- June 9 - August 1, 2008
- An 8-week research project conducted in the laboratory of a faculty member in the biomedical sciences.
- Physician - scientist clinical shadowing experience
- Weekly seminar series - a forum for discussions emphasizing how science and medicine intersect
- Clinical case-based learning exercise
- Career development seminars (e.g. MD/PhD admissions; personal and research statement writing)
- Big Brother - Big Sister Program pairing SUMR students and MSTP students
- Emergency room shadowing experience
Support
- $3000 for the eight week period
- Lodging in University housing facility
- Travel allowance for transportation to/from Iowa City
Eligibility
- Citizen or permanent resident of the United States
- Junior in college
- Major in biological or physical science
Application Requirements
- A completed application form
- Official transcript(s) from undergraduate institution(s)
- Two letters of recommendation (If you have had prior research experience, at least one letter needs to come from your research mentor).
- Apply by February 4, 2008.
Inquiries
SUMR Program
Medical Scientist Training Program
2206 MERF
Iowa City, Iowa 52242
Phone: (800) 551-6787 or (319) 335-8303
Fax: (319) 335-6634
Email: mstp@uiowa.edu