Tag: medicine

NIH Fellowships for PhD, MD/PhD Degrees

Lisa Gates / / Fellowships, Graduate School Funding, STEM, UK
  1. NIH-Penn Advanced Scholars in Immunology Graduate Partnership Program: The future of biomedical research demands exceptional immunologists, and this program is dedicated to creating the next generation of leaders in the field. Through a unique collaboration between NIH and the University of Pennsylvania, students admitted to the University of Pennsylvania Immunology Graduate Group can take advantage of unparalleled research resources and mentorship from scientific leaders at both institutions. With access to over 350 immunology laboratories, you can tailor your research to your specific interests. Explore this exceptional opportunity at Program Link: https://www.med.upenn.edu/nih-igg-partnership/program/#:~:text=The%20partnership%20between%20NIH%20and,selecting%20either%20Penn%20or%20NIH
  1. NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program: This program is a beacon of excellence in the world of doctoral training for biomedical research. For outstanding students with an unwavering commitment to biomedical research, the NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program is an accelerated and highly individualized doctoral journey. Students are mentored by two Investigators—one at NIH and another at the University of Oxford or University of Cambridge in the UK—to work on a joint internationally collaborative dissertation project. With a focus on research and minimal formal coursework, students can earn their doctoral degree in approximately four years. Explore it further at Program Link. https://oxcam.gpp.nih.gov/
  1. Accelerated MD/PhD Partnership Training Program: For students aspiring to be physician-scientists in basic and translational biomedical research, this program is a game-changer. Designed to foster innovation and interdisciplinary PhD partnerships combined with MD training, it offers an accelerated path to success. With access to the NIH Clinical Research Center and numerous collaboration options, you can be part of cutting-edge disease-based or basic science research. Whether you’re finishing your Bachelor’s, enrolled in medical school, or in the NIH Graduate Partnerships Program, this program offers opportunities for you. Dive into this exciting opportunity at Program Link: https://mdphd.gpp.nih.gov/

Contact fellowships@middlebury.edu with questions.

Essay Contest for $5000 Scholarship: Announcement

Amy McGlashan / / Education

The James “Rhio” O’Connor Memorial Scholarship Fund is offering its scholarship again this year.  It is an essay contest open to all college students.  The essay subject concerns cancer and the scholarships are $5,000 for first place, $2,000 for second place, and $1,000 for third place.  Students can receive more information and request an application packet at this website: http://www.cancermonthly.com/scholarship.asp

 

IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A UNIQUE COMMUNITY BASED SERVICE “GAP YEAR” OPPORTUNITY

Lisa Gates / / Uncategorized

This fellowship may be of interest to seniors interested in medicine, heathcare, and community-based fields. READ ON!

PROJECT HORSESHOE FARM – THE HORSESHOE FARM FELLOWSHIP

Due to an unexpected change in plans of one of our incoming Fellows, we have one spot available in this unique community based “Gap Year” opportunity focusing on community, citizenship and engagement, service leadership, and social entrepreneurship.  Students who pursue this opportunity will spend one year (13 months) working alongside other “Horseshoe Farm Fellows” and will have the opportunity to:

  • Learn about and be directly involved in the development, management, and leadership of a small community based non-profit organization.
  • Help to provide direct service in and to manage an innovative housing program for mentally disabled adults that is run and managed by Horseshoe Farm Fellows.
  • Help to provide direct service in, and help to manage after school programs run by Horseshoe Farm Fellows and staffed by Auburn University Rural Studio Architecture Students, community volunteers, and other young men and women working on various projects and living in the Greensboro community.  Fellows will have the opportunity to help lead the continued expansion of tutoring, mentoring, and activities programs for children in the community.
  • Learn about (through a curriculum, readings, and discussions) health care systems issues including the structure and financing of the  U.S. health care system, health care law and ethics, healthcare economics, the history of the U.S.  health care system, and health policy.
  • Learn about social entrepreneurship and community involvement and engagement.
  • Learn about other social entrepreneurial activities occuring in the Greensboro community including Teach for America (launching in fall of 2010), The Rural Studio Architecture Program, the HERO Housing program/Habitat for Hummanity, as well as other programs and projects.  Learn about the relationship of these programs and projects to the community.
  • Live with other Fellows in housing designed by a Rural Studio graduate located on the 70 acre Horseshoe Farm campus.  Learn about rural life and rural communities and about the South and southern culture.
  • Work directly with M.D., M.B.A. physician who is director and primary teacher in project and Fellowship.  Have opportunity to work in and learn about rural community hospital settings, to shadow other physicians and health professionals, and learn about rural healthcare and health systems.

This opportunity is geared primarily to students with strong leadership potential and with an interest in community based medicine and healthcare or other community based service fields.  The 13 month Fellowship will begin June 15, 2010.

If you have an interest, please inquire by email – infohsf@yahoo.com .  Applications are due by April 30, 2010.  Additional information and application can be found at www.projecthorseshoefarm.org