Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program
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The Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program is designed to give 25 premedical students deeper insights into the field of medicine, including issues that greatly affect the health of traditionally underserved groups. Through the experiences of laboratory or clinical research, the student learns how one pursues a specific research problem under the supervision of a faculty member, thus providing an early education into basic research techniques that could be applicable to any area of medicine. A lecture series explores topics in cardiovascular physiology, exposing the students to basic science concepts that are relevant to a more specific understanding of hypertension and cardiovascular disease, both of which are major problems in minority communities. The summer fellows attend a series of talks by minority physicians about various medical specialties, addressing issues of concern in these physician's daily work plus views of the bigger picture in health care to minority communities. Rounds in the hospital with advanced year students provide further exposure to the clinical facets of medicine. Students in the summer program receive counseling on financial planning for medical school and how to examine the financial aid package.
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Academic Level:
Junior, Senior
Age minimum or maximum:*
Open to international students:
No
Required to demonstrate financial need:
Yes
Discipline Area(s):
Life Sciences/ Health Sciences, Physical Sciences
Minimum GPA:
Yes
If yes, what is the minimum? 3.0
Demographic Information (preferred or required):
Demonstrates Financial Need, Minorities
Award type:
Fellowship
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Application Deadline:
February
Date application is available:
USC endorsement required:
No
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| Sponsor: |
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Weill Cornell Medical College
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Primary Contact:
Weill Cornell Medicine
Position:
Phone:
212-746-1057
Email:
Website:
http://weill.cornell.edu/education/programs/tra_sum_res.html
Address:
445 East 69th Street,
Room 110
New York, NY 10021
United States