Summer Undergraduate MSTP Research Program at The University of Iowa

• SUMR Program 2011 Features

• June 6 - July 29, 2011
• An 8-week research project conducted in the laboratory of a faculty member in the biomedical sciences (Optional 10-week program available).
• Weekly seminar series - a forum for discussions emphasizing how science and medicine intersect
• Clinical case-based learning exercise - discussion of mechanisms underlying disease process
• Career development seminars (e.g. MD/PhD admissions; personal and research statement writing)
• Physician - scientist clinical shadowing experience (2-4 afternoons during the 8-week period)
• Social and mentoring activities with MD/PhD students
• Optional emergency room shadowing experience (~4 times during the 8-week period)
• Sample of SUMR Program Calendar of Events (from 2010 program)

• Support

• $3000 for the eight week period
• Lodging in University housing facility
• Travel allowance for transportation to/from Iowa City

Eligibility

• Citizen or permanent resident of the United States
• Will graduate from college in the 2011-2012 academic year
• Major in biological or physical science
• Prior research experience

Application Requirements

• A completed online application form
• Official transcript(s) from undergraduate institution(s)
• Two letters of recommendation (At least one letter must come from your primary research mentor).
• Apply by February 7, 2011

Inquiries

SUMR Program
Medical Scientist Training Program
2206 MERF
Iowa City, Iowa 52242

Phone: (800) 551-6787 or (319) 335-8303
Fax: (319) 335-6634
Email: mstp@uiowa.edu