RESEARCH PROGRAM FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS

Dr. Maria José Crespo Coordinator

Research Programs for Medical Students

maria.crespo3@upr.edu UPR-School of Medicine

NIH

The application for the 2015-2016 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Medical Research Scholars Program (MRSP) has been extended to January 31, 2015.

The deadline for submission of applications for the 2015-2016 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Medical Research Scholars Program (MRSP) has been extended to January 31, 2015. The MRSP is a year-long mentored research training program for qualified medical, dental, and veterinary students in basic, clinical, or translational research at the main intramural campus of the NIH in Bethesda, Maryland. The primary goal of the program is to train a diverse group of future clinician-scientists and biomedical researchers, utilizing hands on research experiences carefully guided by NIH mentors which is augmented with a didactic educational experience of lectures and seminars. These individuals would join the pipeline of the next generation of biomedical researchers.

Details of the program are available at the following website: http://www.cc.nih.gov/training/mrsp/index.html For further information, please contact Kenny Williams (williajk@cc.nih.gov) or Tonya Shackelford (tonya.shackelford@nih.gov). They can also be reached at (888) 695-5343.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

To foster biomedical research interests in medical students.

To increase the number of medical students participating in research.

To provide a structured research program for medical students.

To provide continuity to the medical students research efforts.

To create an environment for the development of a medical researcher.

Research Alternatives for Medical Students

Enrollment in one or two Research Courses

Completion of the “Research Track”

MD-PhD Program of the UPR-School of Medicine

Combined MD-PhD Program

UPR-School of Medicine - Mayo Clinic

UPR-School of Medicine – MD Anderson

MD-MS Program of the UPR-School of Medicine (Planned)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUMMER PROGRAM

The summer program is best suited for 1st

year medical students.

Good academic standing

Commitment to work 8 weeks in the

summer.

Interview with coordinators.

The Structured Research Program for medical students is provided by enrollment in 3 sequential courses:

• MCBI 7001- Introduction to Research in Basic or Clinical Sciences

• MCBI 7002- Research in Basic or Clinical Sciences

• MCBI 7003- Advanced Research in Basic or Clinical Sciences

Students who complete all 3 courses will receive a “Research Track Certificate” at the Graduation Ceremony

APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR RESEARCH COURSES

Orientation activity to

First year medical students

Identification of area of interest

Interview with selected

Researcher (Mentor)

Enrollment in

MCBI courses

Program introduction during

the orientation week for

Medical students

Medical Students Receiving the “Research track” certificate during the 2009 Graduation Ceremony

Medical Students Receiving the “Ramón Ruiz-Arnau” Research Award during the 2013 Graduation Ceremony

MEDICAL STUDENTS ENROLLED IN MCBI RESEARCH COURSES (2003-2014)

Year Number of

Student

MCBI 7001 MCBI 7002 MCBI 7003 TOTAL

2003-2004 44 11 6 61

2004-2005 64 29 8 101

2005-2006 66 21 14 101

2006-2007 67 21 7 95

2007-2008 62 23 9 94

2008-2009 80 18 9 107

2010-2011 70 18 14 102

2011-2012 73 14 11 98

2012-2013 57 20 8 85

2013-2014* 80 24 8 112

MCBI-7001 Includes Summer and Academ24ic Year

*As of May 15, 2014

PRODUCTIVITY OF STUDENTS ENROLLED IN MCBI COURSES

Articles published in:

International J of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology

Journal of Perinatology

Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal

Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics

Human Biology

FASEB Journal

J Thrombosis and Haemostasis

Journal of Trauma

Journal of the Association of Research in Otolaryngology

Pediatric Research

Archives of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery

PRODUCTIVITY OF STUDENTS ENROLLED IN MCBI COURSES

Meetings attended:

Annual Convention of the American Academy of Pediatrics

World Biomaterials Congress

National Hispanic Medical Association Annual Meeting

Emergency Medicine Annual Meeting

AMSA Annual Convention

Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting

Annual Pharmacogenetics in Psychiatry Meeting

UPR-Research and Education Forum

Foro Rafael Fernandez- Filiberti

ALEH Congress

Congreso Chileno de Gastroenterología

Pavía Hospital Convention

UPR-Research & Education Forum

NIH Poster Day

Mayo Clinic Summer Research Program

Coordinator: Dr. Clemente Diaz (clemente.diaz@upr.edu)

Duration: 8 Weeks

Funding: Funded by Mayo Clinic [ Approximately $1,731 monthly stipend]

Requirements: CV (Undergraduate GPA, MCAT), 1 letter of Intention and 1 Recommendation letter.

Deadline for Application: All the documents should be send by email to maria.crespo3@upr.edu and clemente.diaz@upr,edu by January 31, 2015.

***Research courses (MCBI) should be registered with Dr. Maria J. Crespo***

RCM-SOM Students in Mayo Clinic Summer 2010

Silén Rivera, Pamela Velázquez Mañana, Ana I. Viruet Guzmán, Lynette Báez Gutiérrez, Pedro J. Santiago De Jesús, Francisco Rivera Rosado, Emanuel Molini Griggs, Christopher Bravo Hixson, Dalibel

RCM-SOM Students in Mayo Clinic Summer 2013

MD Anderson Summer Research Program

Director: Dr. Ilka Ríos (ilka.rios@upr.edu)

787-758-2525 Ext. 1223

Office A-142-b, MSC Main Building

Mrs. Gabrielle Ruiz (Program Coordinator)

Duration: 8 Weeks

Funding: Expenses are covered from MHI-MCI Project # NIH-NCI U54 CA 096297 / “UPR MDA Partnership for Cancer Research”

***Research courses (MCBI) should be registered with Dr. Maria J. Crespo***

Expenses Covered

Air flight Ticket

Housing

Stipend for the Summer approximately $2,500

Application Requirements

College Transcripts

Report for First Semester Grades Requested to Assistant Dean for Student

Affairs

A one page statement specifying your interests, experiences and goals in Cancer Research

2 letters of recommendation from Science /Biomedical Sciences Health Sciences and Medical Professors

Submitting Application On line The DiscoverR link

will be life for the application period

December 1st, 2014 to January 15, 2015

You must submit your application and all the documents requested, including

vaccine evidence during the dates above.

Students will be selected by February 15, 2015

Applications will not be accepted after the deadline

All of the documents MUST be submitted in ENGLISH.

If you are interested please send us an email before

December 1st, to receive an email with the Discover

link e-address

Gabrielle Ruíz gabrielle.ruiz@upr.edu

Ilka Ríos ilka.rios@upr.edu

Diego Gonzalez MD Anderson Summer 2013

MD AndersonSummer Students Poster Presentations

October 14, 2014

American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) Summer Experience

Duration: 8 Weeks Deadline for Application: January 31, 2015??? Funding: Funded by American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) and

National Institute on Aging (NIA) Stipend: approximately $1,748 per month Documents Required: http://www.afar.org/research/funding/mstar - Application form by internet - Good Standing letter from the Dean of Studen Affairs (Dr. Gladys

González Navarrete) - Internet letter from local research mentor: Dr. Ivonne Jiménez - Curriculum Office registration documents Questions to: grants@afar.org, 212-703-9977

***Research courses (MCBI) should be registered with Dr. Maria J. Crespo***

American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) Summer Experience

National Training Centers •Harvard Medical School •Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine •University of California, Los Angeles - David Geffen School of Medicine •University of California, San Diego School of Medicine •University of North Carolina

: http://www.afar.org/research/funding/mstar

Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) Program Johns

Eligibility To apply, you must expect to successfully complete your first year of medical school at an accredited medical school. The program welcomes and encourages women and students from under-represented minority groups to apply. Program directors Samuel Durso, M.D., MBA, AGSF Jeremy Barron, M.D. Contact: Carolyn Robinson, MBA E-mail: crobin44@jhmi.edu Office Phone: 410-550-7162 Office Fax: 410-550-2116

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/geriatric_medicine_gerontology/education_training/medical_students/mstar/Hopkins

MSTAR Program at Johns Hopkins (2012)

Charlene Fernández with Alfred Blalock y Vivien Thomas Pictures (Something

the Lord Made Movie)

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH –MEDICAL SCHOOL SUMMER 2013

Maria Lugo and Mentors

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH –MEDICAL SCHOOL SUMMER 2013

Tagrid Ruiz and Mentor

HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE (HHMI)

http://www.hhmi.org/programs/medical-research-fellows-program/summer-program

SUMMER MEDICAL FELLOWS PROGRAM: November 3, 2014

Online application opens

February 16, 2015 Application deadline

March 20, 2015 Award notification

March 27, 2015 AWARD ACCEPTANCE DEADLINE

• Mentors:

– Dr. Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa

– Dr. Hongjun Song

HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE (HHMI)

Neda I. Sedora-Roman MS-IV UPR-School of Medicine (2009-2010)

Columbus, OH -ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine

Cristina Nuñez Summer 2013

UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS- UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER Summer 2012

Glorimar Caldera; First Prize

Tercer Simposio de Investigación Asociación de Estudiantes de Medicina de Puerto Rico (AEMPR)

*Elias Sobrino and Faculty from the Pediatric Oncology Section, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia Murcia-Spain, Summer 2010

*

Elias Sobrino- Summer 2010 Mount Sinai International Exchange Program

MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL SCHOOL

http://www.mssm.edu/cpm/education/iep_minority/

UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE CHILE Santiago de Chile

Joan Morales Lappot Summer 2012

Alejandra Velez Univ. Of Chile Summer 2013 Dr. Contrera’s Laboratory

*

University of California, San Diego and the Stein Institute for Research on Aging MSTREAM Program

MSTREAM Program focuses on mental health in the aging population

Alan Rodriguez, MS-II

Medical students Sustained Training and Research Experience in Aging and Mental

Health (M-STREAM) Program

As the name implies, research focuses on the mental health or neuroscience of the aging population.

8-12 week program at your home institution or another school (I recommend UCSD). A 2-day conference in August is given for all students to present their work.

Unique program that offers additional benefits (and financial support) THROUGHOUT med school!

NIMH Day to network and to present your work.

Attend a conference on aging.

Do a research elective during 4th year.

To apply: https://mstream.ucsd.edu (deadline Feb 1, 2015)

For Questions, e-mail Michelle Black miblack@ucsd.edu or (858) 534-1226

How to Apply to MSTREAM Program

Applications for the program are available online at https://mstream.ucsd.edu

Deadline for the summer program is February 1, 2014 and the deadline for the NIMH Day is December 1, 2013

Applications for professional conferences and research electives are accepted throughout the course of the year and there are no deadlines to apply

Summer Program

A student application includes all of the following: Completed online application form

Letter of good standing from current medical school

Letter of recommendation

Please either email letters to maja@ucsd.edu or mail to: Maja Gawronska Program Director University of California, San Diego Stein Clinical Research Building 9500 Gilman Drive, 0664 La Jolla, CA 92093-0664

Janice Soto Morales- M-Stream Program Summer 2014

Jesus Rivera-Nieves M.D. Associate Professor Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center Division of Gastroenterology 9500 Gilman Drive Bldg. UC303 Rm. 211 San Diego, California 92093-0063 Office: 858.534.5495 Fax: 858.534.3338 Jriveran@ucsd.edu

CONTACT:

Abby Agosto

Harvard summer Research -2011

RCM- Summer Research Program

Weekly journal club meetings

Ethics in Research

Health Disparities

Data Base management

Scientific writing

ACTIVITIES

$1,000 stipend is provided by the HISPANIC CENTER OF

EXCELLENCE (30 students) for each student enrolled in the RCM Summer Research Program.

Academic Activities During

the 2014 Summer Research Program

First year medical students during weekly activities at RCM-SOM 2014 Summer Research Program

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For a Great Summer Research Experience in 2015:

Identify your research area of interest

Contact the Program Director as soon as possible

Do not delay the application process

Maintain communication with SOM Research Coordinator (Dr. Maria J. Crespo)

Remember to register for the MCBI courses