The Michigan Ophthalmology Pathway Program aims to provide students with early exposure and access to research in ophthalmology by providing near-peer mentorship and helping students develop executive academic skills.
Participants in the MOP program are placed with ophthalmology residents and faculty in mentorship families. In addition to the support provided by their mentorship group, students will participate in a series of seminars and workshops designed to support students seeking opportunities in ophthalmology research.
Eligible students will have access to funding for research projects to be conducted between their M1 and M2 years. MOP is open to all M1 students. Application is required for inclusion in the cohort. Application selection process occurs in September. Approximately 10 students per year will be accepted. Interested students please contact Rachel Riddle ([email protected]).
M1 medical students who are admitted to the program are paired with a resident mentor (PGY2). All participants will have mentorship opportunities in the following ways:
- Near-peer mentorship group (resident and faculty paired with the student)
- Shadowing opportunities (clinic and OR)
- Social events with mentors (~ 2 per year)
Programming topics may include the following, in the format of every other month sessions (some in person/some virtual):
- How to craft a CV (with in-person workshop)
- How to reach out to potential research mentors
- How to do a case or research oral presentation
- How to write a paper
- How to navigate the IRB
- How to interview
- How to write an abstract for presentation
- Where to look for funding and how to get it
