Program Terms
The Summer Research Trainee Program is a mandatory eight weeks in length, from June 14 to August 5, 2010. Students will be paired with a preceptor who will work closely with them, providing guidance and instruction. The student will participate in a new or ongoing project and assume increasing independence during the course of the program. Students are expected to:
* Attend a full day orientation on June 14, 2010
* Prepare an oral presentation of their work at the completion of the eight-week program
* Prepare an abstract of the research project
* Attend weekly didactic seminars
* Complete all program, hospital administrative and occupational health requirements (eg. vaccination)
A $4,000 stipend (includes housing and travel costs) will be provided to students participating in the program. The Multicultural Affairs Office will help facilitate lodging arrangements near the hospital.
Eligibility
The program is open to students underrepresented in medicine (URM)* who have completed at least three years of college and/or first and second year medical students. Exceptions are possible for sophomores with advanced laboratory experience.
Application Process
The deadline for completed applications is March 5, 2010. Please mail the application form with all the supporting documents to the mailing address listed below. Each application must include:
* 2010 Application form completed
* Personal statement
* Three letters of recommendation
* Resume
* Official transcript
Contact Information:
Multicultural Affairs Office
Massachusetts General Hospital
Attn' Summer Research Trainee Program
55 Fruit Street, Bulfinch 123, Boston, MA 02114
Tel. (617) 724-3832 ¨ Fax (617) 724-6591
mao@partners.org ¨ www.massgeneral.org/mao
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