Preprofessional Opportunities

University of Rochester - Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program

Details

Category: Summer
Type: Dental
Location: Rochester New York
Deadline: Early February

Contact

The Center for Advocacy, Community Health, Education and Diversity
University of Rochester
School of Medicine and Dentistry
601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 601
Rochester, New York 14642

Eligibility

Applicants must have had an introduction to their scientific field of interest and completed at least two years of college. The program selection criteria for students’ includes: • Legal residence within the United States or citizenship • A completed and signed application • Résumé or Curriculum Vitae • Official Transcripts • Three letters of recommendation (two from science professors) • A one page personal statement detailing your interest in the program and any research, clinical science related experiences

Description

The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (URSMD) is committed to enhancing the preparation of candidates for careers in the health professions, research and the biomedical sciences who have a demonstrated vision and commitment to improving the health status of diverse patient populations via patient care, research and/or teaching.

As a part of institutional commitment to support the AAMC’s efforts to increase diversity in medicine, the URSMD supports the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program. SURF is a ten-week academic program designed to strengthen the science, clinical, and research skills of selected college students to enhance their competitiveness for careers in medicine and the biomedical sciences. SURF participants are selected from a national pool of candidates who have a demonstrated vision and commitment to improving the health status of diverse patient populations via patient care, research and/or teaching.

Program participants conduct focused research in a medical center laboratory under the mentorship of faculty. The program includes seminars and activities, which allow for formal and informal discussions. Students are also exposed to weekly lectures/seminars, gross anatomy lectures and labs, clinical rotations in the Emergency Department, Problem-Based Learning sessions to enhance their critical thinking and problem-solving skills, MCAT review/testing and mock interviews. Participants receive a stipend and housing is included during this ten-week period.