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APPLYING TO MEDICAL SCHOOL
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NIH Medical Research Scholars Program
https://www.cc.nih.gov/training/mrsp/
- The Medical Research Scholars Program endeavors to be the premier training program for future clinician-scientists that advances health by inspiring careers in biomedical research.
- By engaging students in basic, clinical, or translational research investigations, a curriculum rich in didactics and professional development, and a robust mentorship and advising program,
- MRSP prepares its Scholars to become tomorrow’s leaders in medicine and biomedical research.
Eligibility
- The 12 month program is designed for students who are U.S. citizens and permanent residents who have a strong interest in conduction basic, clinical, translational, population health research and are currently enrolled in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year at an accredited medical, dental, or veterinary program.
- Dental and veterinary students: due to the integrated nature of the third and fourth (clinical) years, participation in the MRSP is recommended after you have completed your second or fourth year in school.
Curriculum
- Academic leadership training.
- Assigned and dedicated tutor
- (year –long)
- Access to NIH Clinical Center courses \such as Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research and the Ethical and Regulatory Aspects of Clinical Research.
- Lectures
- on seminal basic, translational and clinical research topics that highlight the continuum of discovery,
- as well as include issues in bioethics, science policy and emerging technologies.
- Training in clinical protocol development and the conduct of human subjects re‐ search.
- Participation in clinical rounds focusing on the research patient population in the NIH Clinical Center.
- Scholars participate in the full continuum of biomedical research—from bench investigations to population health.
- Dedicated lectures highlighting the continuum of discovery, to include bioethics, science policy and emerging technologies,
- Interactive case-centered Clinical Teaching Rounds with investigators presenting their research with participating patients and families,
- Journal Clubs.
- Training in clinical protocol development and the conduct of human subjects research.
- Monthly networking sessions with national renowned great teachers.
- Workshops in career-life balance, CV-writing, and interviewing
Housing
- The MRSP is a residential program and participants are required to live in the housing provided.
- Housing options include: One‐bedroom and studio apartments for single students are also located on the NIH campus.
- Married couples will reside in one‐bedroom apartments located on the NIH campus.
- All rents include utilities (gas/electric, and water), and apartments are furnished with the basics for living.
- Students are expected to provide their own linens.
- No pets are allowed.
Benefits
- Annual Stipend
- Furnished residential housing
- Relocation Allowance
- Funding support for conference travel, scientific courses, and textbooks
Deadlines
- The application cycle tends to be from October to January.