Department of Medicine (DOM) Summer Research Fellowships
Eligibility: COM students with DOM project mentor. Must also
apply for COM summer fellowship. Award: $3,000 stipend for 8-10 week research project Application due: March 15, 2008, notification by May 16, 2008 Contact: Matthew Hutz, Ph. 4-8282; hutzm@upstate.edu
College of Medicine Federal Work Study Research or Work Projects at SUNY Upstate
Eligibility: COM First Year & Extended Curriculum students;
based on financial need Award: $3,500 for 7 week research or work project; funding for
35 students Process: Submit work study APPLICATION
and 2008-9 Processed FAFSA by 3/1/08 (http://www.upstate.edu/currentstudents/finaid/2008_summer_fws.pdf) Notification of eligibility by: April 15, 2008 Review jobs:MENTORtexthttp://www.upstate.edu/research/development/pdf/summer_research_directory.pdf Contact: Nancy Teodecki, Financial Aid, ph. 4-4329, teodeckn@upstate.edu
Ellen Cook Jacobsen, M.D. Endowed Fellowship in Psychiatry
Eligibility: COM students with interest in psychiatry Award: $2,400 for 6-8 weeks of research and clinical experience Deadline: February 29, 2008 Contact: Marvin Koss, M.D., Psychiatry, ph. 4-5631, kossm@upstate.edu
Summer Opportunities/Programs in the United States:
The Amsterdam International Medical Summer School. In 2008,
two courses will be presented Health informatics and patient safety, from
admission to discharge July 6 – 18, 2008, and Medicine: Heart failure
and repair (a four week course) July 6 – August 1, 2008 http://www.amsu.edu
or email: office@amsu.edu
AMSA Summer Fellowship Programs:
AMSA Clinical Information Technology Internship with
Perot Systems, May – August, flexible dates, 6 weeks in duration.
Application deadline: May 1st, 2008 http://www.amsa.org/news/opps.cfm
On-site Medical and Dental Student Training Opportunities
in Community Health Centers On-line web tool for medical and dental students
http://www.nachc.com/CareerCenter.cfm
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SCHOOL ON ALCOHOLISM AND OTHER DRUG DEPENDENCIES
Scholarship assistance available to attend the 57th annual session available
to medical students to be held the week of June 15, 2008, University of Utah,
Salt Lake City. Expert faculty will provide the latest information and research
on drug abuse, addiction and treatment. Scholarship includes full tuition,
six nights in campus dormitory housing and up to $350 travel allowance. For
more information: email: slangston@utah.gov website: http://uuhsc.utah.edu/uas
British Studies Program
– offered by the University of Southern Mississippi and consortium partners.
July 3 – August 3, 2008. An opportunity to study health in London through
a four-week course. http://www.britishstudies.org
RUTGERS CENTER
OF ALCOHOL STUDIES SCAIFE FAMILY FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIPS
are available for medical students enrolled in medical schools in the U.S.
to attend the one-week Institute of Alcohol and Drug Studies (July 13 - 18,
2008) (deadline June 18) or the one-week School
of Alcohol and Drug Studies (July 20 – July 25, 2008)
(deadline June 25). Fellowships cover cost of tuition, room and board
and a stipend to cover travel expenses. Applications are available in the
Student Affairs Office. http://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu
ANNENBERG PHYSICIAN
TRAINING PROGRAM IN ADDICTIONS This program places medical students at
addiction treatment centers around the country for four weeks usually during
the summer between their first and second year of medical school (between
May and August). Travel and living expenses are provided along with a moderate
stipend. Go to www.annenbergtraining.com
for an application or call 212-731-0755.
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (AMA) MEDICAL STUDENT SECTION
(MSS) presents two excellent opportunities for medical students interested
in health care policy:
Government Relations Internship Program (GRIP) provides
stipends to assist students selected for the six to eight-week summer health
policy internships in the Washington, DC area. Student members of the AMA
are encouraged to apply. Visit http://www.ama-assn.org/go/GRIP
or e-mail mss@ama-assn.org for more information and application materials.
Government Relations Advocacy Fellowship (GRAF) –
A year-long paid fellowship opportunity in AMA’s Washington, DC office.
Student members of the AMA are encouraged to apply. Visit http://www.ama-assn.org/go/GRAF
or e-mail mss@ama-assn.org for more information and application materials
SPECIAL
OLYMPICS HEALTHY ATHLETES HEALTH PROFESSIONS STUDENT GRANT “to promote
short-term student-designed, student-led projects with a focus on the Special
Olympics Healthy Athletes programs and Special Olympics athletes as well as
the health and well-being of all persons with intellectual disabilities.”
Information available at http://www.specialolympics.org/studentgrants
Applications are accepted year-round. Students who are interested in funding
for summer projects should submit a proposal by the end of February to ensure
that our review process, IRB approval, and contract signing don't interfere
with an early summer start, however there is no hard and fast deadline.
ST. GEORGE'S UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF MEDICINEPrague Selective
Subject: Introduction and Exploration of Issues in Clinical Medicine
Location: Prague, Czech Republic, as well as other Czech cities (Pilsen, Brno)
Eligibility: Students from all semesters are eligible, but exposure to basic
physical diagnosis and pathology is an asset. The selective is geared towards
first and second year students.
Goal: The aim of the Selective is to enhance and broaden the thinking process
of future physicians at a crucial stage in their development by coming to
understand that the practice of medicine hinges on a correct thinking process
which takes place against a background of societal expectations and experiences.
Contact: Jennifer Abbott, Registrar's Office, for information about receiving
credit for the Prague Selective.
CLINICAL TROPICAL
MEDICINE AND TRAVELER'S HEALTH West Virginia University. A diploma course
accredited by the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Course
is divided into four two-week modules in order to accommodate busy schedules
and allow more flexibility for health care professionals to take the course.
www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/tropmed/
and click on "course information".
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