Summer Research Training Program (SRTP) for UM Medical Students

Program Summary

The Summer Research Program 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 a career in biomedical or clinical research and/or academic medicine; and 2) to provide students with a realistic understanding of the medical research environment.

Supported by: The University of Maryland School of Medicine/Office of Student Research

Administered by: The University of Maryland School of Medicine/Office of Student Research

Program Details

• Research Mentor
  University of Maryland School of Medicine faculty member or researcher at another institution. See Research Mentors section. Applicants will identify a research mentor and work with the mentor to develop a research project prior to applying.
• Research Topic
  Biomedical or health topics
• Time and Duration
  Summer Research - approximately 10-12 weeks between late May and early August. For the 2013 program, May 28 - August 2, 2013.
• Stipend
  $4,500
• Number of Positions
  Variable
• Program Activities
  Trainees will participate in the full range of summer research training activities sponsored by Office of Student Research of UM SOM, including Orientation, research-related training, lecture and seminar series related to biomedical research, and Student Research Forum. Trainees are strongly encouraged to participate in Medical Student Research Day in the fall. All mentors are encouraged to support high quality student research to be presented at national scientific meetings.

Research Mentor

Any member of the University of Maryland School of Medicine who holds at minimum Assistant Professorship position and has suitable research support to mentor a medical student. Researchers of other institutions holding equialent positions with suitable research support may also be mentors for applicants. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with the Office of Student Research prior to and during the choice of a mentor. A listing of many faculty members and their research at the School of Medicine is available on-line via the UM SOM departmental websites and at the Faculty and Staff Resources website.

Eligibility

Medical students currently enrolled at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Application Documents

Application Deadline 1: April 5, 2013, 11:59 p.m..
Application Deadline 2: April 28, 2013, 11:59 p.m.. 

• Invitation to Apply and Addtitional Guidelines 
• Application Instructions 
• Application Form 
• Biosketch CV Template 
• Recommendation Form 
• Mentor Declaration Form 
• Mentor Biosketch Sample 

Contact Information

Qi Cao, JD
Research Coordinator
E-mail: QCao@som.umaryland.edu
Phone: (410) 706-3026

SRTP Program
Office of Student Research
University of Maryland School of Medicine
655 West Baltimore Street
Bressler Research Building (M-019)
Baltimore, MD 21201

SRTP Special Opportunities

The following special opportunities are provided by various Research Mentors and Departments in UM SOM. Students selected for these opportunities will be part of the SRTP Program and participate in all the programs activities and requirements.

• Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine - Mark F. Smith, Ph.D.
  One position available for a first year UM medical student. Stipend level is $4,500 for the duration of the SRTP Program. Additional part-time funding may be available if begin earlier than the program. See description for details.
  Contact the Office of Student Research or Dr. Smith immediately if interested. Position is open until filled.