Entry ID PR-62245
At a glance
The Yale School of Medicine Summer Research Program is an eight-week program offered to first-year medical students from Meharry Medical College, Morehouse School of Medicine, Ponce School of Medicine, San Juan Bautista School of Medicine, Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine and University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. The program pairs students with Yale faculty members from various research fields. Students in the program work on clinical research or a basic science project, ultimately completing and presenting a research poster. The experience allows them the opportunity to fully engage in a specialty of interest and determine if it's the path in medicine they want to pursue.
Who can apply
- Must be a first-year medical student at Meharry Medical College, Morehouse School of Medicine, Ponce School of Medicine, San Juan Bautista School of Medicine, Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine, or University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine.
- Strong interest in biomedical research or a medical career.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred.
- Students from underrepresented groups in the sciences, including racial/ethnic minorities, first-generation college students, and students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, are encouraged to apply.
- Online Application: Complete the online application form on the Yale Summer Research Fellowship Program website.
- Personal Statement: Submit a personal statement detailing your research interests, career goals, and reasons for applying.
- Transcripts: Provide official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended.
- Letters of Recommendation: Submit at least two letters of recommendation from academic or research mentors.
- Resume/CV: Include a resume or CV highlighting relevant coursework, research experience, technical skills, and extracurricular activities.
Contact
Email: ysm.ocese@yale.edu
367 Cedar Street
