Caduceus Newsletter: Spring 2004.02, Week of January 26.

Special Edition: Summer Research Opportunities 2004

è 1. An introduction.
è 2. The Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program at the Joan and Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University will conduct a seven-week program for premedical students from diverse backgrounds who have a major interest in working with underserved populations, and will have completed their junior year of college.
è 3. REU Program in Land conservancy and Resource management at Gettysburg College (PA).
è 4. University of California - San Francisco Summer Research Training Program (SRTP)
è 5. The University of Maine Darling Marine Center is offering internships this summer for research opportunities in invertebrate biology, ecology and taxonomy, biogeochemisrty, evolutionary ecology, microbial ecology, maritime archaeology and much more.
è 6. Undergraduate Research Internships for Minority students in public health at Harvard University.
è 7. Rockefeller University, a graduate university in New York City, has a research program geared for undergraduates to do internship during the summer.
è 8. Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (in New Jersey) is again sponsoring a Summer Clinical Internship Program for undergraduates interested in careers in medicine.
è 9. The Gateways to the Laboratory Program, sponsored by the Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-Kettering Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Program in New York City, is a ten week program which allows freshman and sophomore underrepresented minority and/or disadvantaged students to experience life as a MD-PhD student.
è 10. William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students Hearst Scholarship Information
è 11. The Ohio University's College of Osteopathic Medicine offers a six-week Summer Scholars Program.

è 12. For those of you interested in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy…

è 1. An introduction.

The summer is an excellent time to experience the research enterprise. Numerous universities in the United States have 10- to 12-week summer research programs, funded by either the National Institutes of Health or the National Science Foundation, which provide students with a stipend while they conduct research in the laboratory of a research scientist. A few have already been posted at http://www.cbu.edu/~seisen/SummerResearch2004.htm . This issue of the Caduceus Newsletter is dedicated to bringing others to your attention.

è 2. The Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program at the Joan and Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University will conduct a seven-week program for premedical students from diverse backgrounds who have a major interest in working with underserved populations, and will have completed their junior year of college.

I am forwarding an announcement from our Office of Student and Minority Affairs. Please get back to our Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Ms. Elizabeth Anstey (eaanstey@med.cornell.edu) if you have any questions.

We hope you will encourage qualified students to apply. I meet with the Travelers Fellows every summer to answer their questions about applying to medical school, and they are a great group of people from all over the US. It's not only a great learning experience for them, but a great opportunity to spend a summer discovering NYC. Free housing is provided and they receive a stipend.

To: College Premedical Advisors

From: Bruce L. Ballard, MD, Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Equal Opportunity Programs

Re: The Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program

Again this year the Joan and Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University will conduct a seven-week program for premedical students from diverse backgrounds who have a major interest in working with underserved populations, and will have completed their junior year of college. Complete information about the program can be downloaded from the following web site: http://www.med.cornell.edu/education/travelers

The program provides an opportunity for students to do an independent study-research project under the supervision of a faculty member, and to become acquainted with clinical and public health aspects of medicine that have particular impact on underserved and minority populations.

Please call this program to the attention of junior year students now completing the first half of their year’s work, as this is the time for them to apply. We accept only 25 students into this program and, therefore, the students accepted are an excellent group. Let us know if you would like to receive a brochure.

Thanks.

Liliana Montano
Assistant Dean of Admissions
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
445 E 69th Street, Room 104
New York, NY 10021
tel. 212-746-1067
fax 212-746-8052

è 3. REU Program in Land conservancy and Resource management at Gettysburg College (PA).

Please share this information with interested students! If you would like me to send you the Word files with the program description and the application form, please email me (bolen@msmary.edu).

Thank you,

Rosie Bolen, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biology
Mount Saint Mary's College
16300 Old Emmitsburg Road
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Phone: (301) 447-5376=20
FAX: (301) 447-5021
email: bolen@msmary.edu

DEADLINE: March 15th, 2004

Gettysburg College is pleased to announce the second summer of an interdisciplinary research program in land conservancy and resource management. This program is funded by the National Science Foundation and will provide a unique experience for eight students during the summer of 2004 (June 7th to August 13th). Students will develop projects specifically addressing the needs of two local nature preserves, located within 15 miles of Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA (Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve in PA: http://www.strawberryhill.org/ and ThorpeWood in MD: http://www.thorpewood.org/), Participants will work individually or in teams of two under the supervision of a research mentor. During the first two weeks of the10-week program, students will learn the basic information and skills (e.g., introduction to the preserves, ecological and social sciences methods, how to create a GIS database) necessary to develop their research projects. During the following seven weeks students will collect and analyze data as well as attend two series of seminars (one on current research in environmental research, one on ethical issues). The last week of the program will be devoted to writing up and presenting the results of projects. Additional collegial interactions will take place during weekly dinners and field trips. Finally, students will have the opportunity to present their research to the local community and have their work included in the environmental education programs of the preserves. Participants will be exposed to the broader context of this research and to the social issues involved in the management of nature preserves. Moreover, this work will provide useful information for the local preserves and show the general public the value of basic and applied research. This proposal targets students interested in environmental issues. Students majoring in the natural sciences (e.g., biology, chemistry), the social sciences (e.g., geography, economics, sociology), and/or education will acquire invaluable experience from their participation in this program. The program will provide students with a stipend, housing, and some financial assistance for travel.

Examples of projects:

Zoning Nature: Local attitudes towards conservation and development (Matthew Amster)

The role of small and large mammals in forest management (Rosie Bolen)

The effects of invasive species on forest regeneration (Veronique Delesalle)

Assessing watershed health through biotic and abiotic measures (Peter Fong)

Distribution, biodiversity, and community ecology of treeholes (Istvan Urcuyo)

The role of conservation easements as a response to regional socio-environmental change (Randy Wilson)

Interested students should contact: Dr. Veronique A. Delesalle, Department of Biology, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA 17325; Tel. 717-337-6153; email: delesall@gettysburg.edu.

To apply to this program, students should submit:

(1) an application form **CONTACT ROSIE BOLEN FOR AN APPLICATION at (bolen@msmary.edu)**

(2) a statement describing why the applicant wants to participate in this program and their field of interest.

(3) two letters of recommendation from faculty familiar with the student's academic performance and career goals; and

(4) college transcripts (photocopy is fine);

Send these materials to Dr Delesalle at the above address by the deadline date: March 15th, 2004.

è 4. University of California - San Francisco Summer Research Training Program (SRTP) 

 The SRTP is a 10-week summer research and professional development program for students interested in careers as researchers and physician- scientists. The program is designed for students in their sophomore or junior years of college. Participants receive intensive research laboratory experience and abundant mentorship. In addition, they participate in a variety of career development programs, scientific seminars, and specific career enhancement opportunities. Financial support includes a $3,000 stipend, dormitory-style housing, and travel funds to and from San Francisco for students who are not eligible for support from their home institution.

The brochure and application are available online at http://saawww.ucsf.edu/srtp.

The students can either go on line or call our office at 415-514-0840 or email us at srtp@itsa.ucsf.edu if they have any questions.

The application deadline for the University of California San Francisco Summer Research Training Program (SRTP) is February 1, 2004.

Sincerely,
Kalai Diamond
UCSF SRTP

è 5. The University of Maine Darling Marine Center is offering internships this summer for research opportunities in invertebrate biology, ecology and taxonomy, biogeochemisrty, evolutionary ecology, microbial ecology, maritime archaeology and much more.

Greetings!
The University of Maine Darling Marine Center has many summer internships available for 2004.

Undergraduates with a strong background in science and an interest in the marine environment will find research opportunities in invertebrate biology, ecology and taxonomy, biogeochemisrty, evolutionary ecology, microbial ecology, maritime archaeology and much more.

Please help us spread the word by forwarding this announcement (pdf document) to undergraduate students or posting it in your department. Internship information and applications are available at our web site http://www.dmc.maine.edu. Application deadline is February 15, 2004

Thank you very much!

Linda Healy
Intern Coordinator
Darling Marine Center, University of Maine
www.dmc.maine.edu

è 6. Undergraduate Research Internships for Minority students in public health at Harvard University.

Undergraduate Internship Program FOR MINORITY STUDENTS: Summer 2004
(Biological Sciences in Public Health)
Deadline: February 13, 2004

This INTERNSHIP is a paid, intensive 9-week research program under the direction of a Harvard faculty mentor: (June 14 - August 13, 2004).

PROGRAM GOAL is to expose minority college science students (who will be juniors or seniors in the fall of 2004) to the rewards of laboratory research directed towards solving important public health problems such as cancer, infections, etc. The overall mission of our program is to recruit qualified students for graduate-level training leading to research careers in the biological sciences. For pivotal info, go to:
Http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/sip/.

è 7. Rockefeller University, a graduate university in New York City, has a research program geared for undergraduates to do internship during the summer.

Rockefeller University has a research program geared for undergraduates to do internship during the summer. It is called the SURF program and you can look up info at www.rockefeller.edu/surf http://www.rockefeller.edu/surf .

The deadline is Feb. 1 so pass this on ASAP and encourage others to apply. It's a great place to work and the networking possibilities are incredible.

è 8. Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (in New Jersey) is again sponsoring a Summer Clinical Internship Program for undergraduates interested in careers in medicine.

Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is again sponsoring a Summer Clinical Internship Program for undergraduates interested in careers in medicine.

The program will run from June 7, 2004 to June 18, 2004 on the New Brunswick Campus. Details of the program, including a description of the clinical experience, seminar series and the pedagogic exercise, and the on-line application can be found on our home page <http://rwjms.umdnj.edu>.

è 9. The Gateways to the Laboratory Program, sponsored by the Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-Kettering Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Program in New York City, is a ten week program which allows freshman and sophomore underrepresented minority and/or disadvantaged students to experience life as a MD-PhD student.

Gateways to the Laboratory Program, sponsored by the Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-Kettering Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Program in New York City. This ten week program allows freshman and sophomore underrepresented minority and/or disadvantaged students to experience life as a MD-PhD student.

While conducting their independent research projects, the Gateways students participate in a number of clinical activities including rounding with the Department of Medicine at the New York Presbyterian Hospital and an anatomy lab. In addition, the Gateways students participate in a weekly journal club, mock MCAT exam and mock MD-PhD interview, lab techniques workshop, clinical skills workshop, as well as numerous educational, social and cultural activities, such as a trip to see the New York Yankees and the Apollo Theatre.

Gateways students are invited as our guests to The Leadership Alliance Symposium http://www.theleadershipalliance.org/index.htm held every July.

At the end of the summer, the Gateways students give oral, written and poster presentation of their research. Last year, we were able to raise funds to pay for travel and lodging expenses so that each Gateways student could have at least one family member come to New York City in order to attend the final presentations.

The Gateways to the Laboratory Program awards a stipend of $3900 and reimburses the students for their travel expenses. On campus housing is available.

The Gateways to the Laboratory Program started in 1993 as the first summer program to be run by a MD-PhD Program. A number of our alumni are now students at some of the top MD-PhD Programs across the country. The NIH expressed an interest in using the Gateways Program as a model for other institutions. Recently, our program was featured on the NIH web page as a model program with a notable record of recruitment and retention strategies

> <http://www.nigms.nih.gov/training/diversity_examples.html#2> <http://www.nigms.nih.gov/training/diversity_examples.html>>

The application is available on line at: <http://www.med.cornell.edu/mdphd/summer.html> or students may receive a copy by calling our office at 1-888-U2-MD-PHD or via email at "mdphd@med.cornell.edu".

The application deadline is February 1st.

è 10. William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students Hearst Scholarship Information

The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund, a grantmaking program of the Aspen Institute in Washington, DC, annually offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship. The scholarship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are members of minority groups. The Hearst Scholar serves as a summer intern with the Fund. Through this program, the Fund seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues relating to philanthropy, voluntarism, and nonprofit organizations. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience.

The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund was established in 1991 to expand understanding of nonprofit activities, including philanthropy and its underlying values, by making grants to support research undertaken by scholars and nonprofit practitioners.

Activities: In his or her summer internship, the Hearst Scholar undertakes general research and program support for the Fund's grantmaking and outreach efforts.

Requirements: The ideal candidate for this scholarship is a highly motivated continuing graduate or undergraduate student from an underrepresented community. She or he should have an excellent academic record and also have the following: 1. Outstanding research skills; 2. A background in the social sciences or humanities; 3. Excellent writing and communication skills; and 4.

Demonstrated financial need. The student must be able to intern for 10-12 weeks full-time during the summer at the Washington, DC, office of the Aspen Institute. All travel and housing costs must be covered by the student.

Scholarship Stipend: A scholarship grant of between $2,500 and $5,000 will be awarded, depending on the recipient's educational level, financial need, and time commitment.

Application Procedure: There is no application form for this scholarship. A letter of interest, resume, transcript, a letter from the appropriate college or university financial aid officer certifying demonstrated financial need, and two letters of reference should be sent to:

Jill Blackford, Program Coordinator
The Aspen Institute
One Dupont Circle, Suite 700
Washington, DC, 20036.

Selection Process: A committee of the Fund's governing Council will select the recipient based on the requirements above.
http://www.nonprofitresearch.org/newsletter1530/newsletter_show.htm?doc_id=16318

è 11. The Ohio University's College of Osteopathic Medicine offers a six-week Summer Scholars Program.

The application deadline for the Ohio University's College of Osteopathic Medicine's Summer Scholars Program is March 1, 2004.

The Summer Scholars Program is a rigorous six-week premedical program designed to enhance the preparation of students from disadvantaged backgrounds for admission to medical school. This program has enabled students to become more competitive in the application process for medical school and more successful after acceptance to medical school. The program is highly selective; no more than 25 students are chosen to participate each year.

Travel reimbursement to and from the program, room and board, and a modest stipend are provided.

Eligible candidates will have the opportunity to interview for a position in the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine entering class 2005.

More Information and applications are available online at http://www.oucom.ohiou.edu/COE%20Excel/COEScholars.htm

For additional information about the Summer Scholars program, contact Mr. Shannon Scott, HCOP Coordinator, at 030 Grosvenor Hall, Athens, Ohio 45701 or by telephone, 740-593-0898, or email scotts1@ohio.edu .

Thank you for your continued support and interest in the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Best regards,

John D. Schriner, M.Ed.
Director of Admissions
102 Grosvenor Hall
Athens, Ohio 45701
1-800-345-1560

è 12. For those of you interested in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy.

Sarah Hammitt, College Relations Representative for the Physical and Occupational Therapy Education programs at the University of St. Augustine (Florida), will be on campus from 11:30 to 2 p.m., on Thursday, January 29, to answer questions regarding their program.

 Ms. Hammitt can be reached via e-mail, shammitt@usa.edu, or via telephone, 1-904-826-0085 ext. 235. You can access information regarding the University of St. Augustine at http://www.usa.edu .