The U-M Medical School Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery's Medical Student Clinical Research Fellowship is a 9-month research position designed for medical students between their third and fourth year of medical school.
This opportunity offers clinical research education to support future careers as clinician-scientists with training in electronic data capture, manuscript writing, clinical trial coordination and research presentations. The Michigan Otolaryngology Research Education (MORE) R25 Pre-Doctoral Fellowship provides a stipend and discretionary support for research materials.
The fellowship is open to all U.S.-based medical students in good academic standing. To apply, send the following to [email protected] by January 31, 2025:
- Cover letter describing research interests and career goals
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Medical school transcript
- Contact information for two references
Candidate will be selected by April 2025 with a July 1, 2025 start date.
The primary objective of the medical student research fellowship is to prepare participants for a career in academic otolaryngology with both research skills and academic mentorship in preparation for the otolaryngology residency application cycle.
Skills learned during the research experience include:
- Proficiency in electronic data capture with software such as REDCap
- Competency in IRB document, manuscript and grant writing
- Exposure to multidisciplinary team environments (audiology, speech-language pathology, pathology, neuroradiology, medical oncology, radiation oncology) and clinical trial coordination
- Research presentations in both intramural and extramural settings
The fellow has the opportunity to work on clinical projects led by faculty members throughout the department. A faculty mentor meets with the student on a regular basis to ensure that research goals and deadlines are met and necessary resources are available.
Fellows receive comprehensive clinical training in a high-volume academic medical center that also supports and excels in a wide range of basic science, translational and clinic outcomes research programs.
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