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APPLYING TO MEDICAL SCHOOL

1 - MCAT

2 - Enroll In Pathway Programs

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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*** .