Program for Research Initiated by Students and Mentors (PRISM)
Contact Information
Qi Cao, J.D.
Research Coordinator
E-mail: QCao@som.umaryland.edu
PRISM Program
Office of Student Research
University of Maryland School of Medicine
655 West Baltimore Street
Bressler Research Building (M-019)
Baltimore, MD 21201
Questions
Please use the Ask PRISM form to submit your questions.
Program Summary
The Program for Research Initiated by Students and Mentors (PRISM) provides supervised full-time research experiences for University of Maryland medical students. The purpose of the program is: 1) to encourage students to consider the possibility of careers that include biomedical or clinical research and/or academic medicine; and 2) to provide students with a realistic understanding of the medical research environment.
Eligibility for this program is limited to University of Maryland first-year medical students.
Supported and administered by The University of Maryland School of Medicine/Office of Student Research
Program Director
Gregory B. Carey, PhD
Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
Assistant Dean for Student Research and Education
Executive Director of Student Research and Community Outreach, OSR
Director, PRISM Program for Medical Students
Director, UM Scholars Program
Director, STAR-PREP
Program Manager
Qi Cao, J.D.
Research Coordinator
PRISM: 2024 Summer Program
Important Dates
Information about the 2024 PRISM program is available, including information about the application.
- Letter of Intent Deadline: Tuesday, January 23, 2024
- Application Deadline: Monday, March 25, 2024
Learn More
PRISM Information Sessions
The file links are accessible by using SOM email credentials.
Information Session I held on October 23, 2023
Overview of summer programs and fellowships, focused discussion of PRISM program.
Presentation Slides | Presentation Recording
Information Session II held on December 6, 2023
Overview of PRISM, what makes a good proposal, details of application, recommended timeline.