Program for Research Initiated by Students and Mentors (PRISM)
Contact Information
Qi Cao, J.D.
Research Coordinator
E-mail: QCao@som.umaryland.edu
PRISM Program
Office of Student Research
University of Maryland School of Medicine
655 West Baltimore Street
Bressler Research Building (M-019)
Baltimore, MD 21201
Questions
Please use the Ask PRISM form to submit your questions.
Program Summary
The Program for Research Initiated by Students and Mentors (PRISM) provides supervised full-time research experiences for University of Maryland medical students. The purpose of the program is: 1) to encourage students to consider the possibility of careers that include biomedical or clinical research and/or academic medicine; and 2) to provide students with a realistic understanding of the medical research environment.
Eligibility for this program is limited to University of Maryland first-year medical students.
Supported and administered by The University of Maryland School of Medicine/Office of Student Research
Program Director
Gregory B. Carey, PhD
Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
Assistant Dean for Student Research and Education
Executive Director of Student Research and Community Outreach, OSR
Director, PRISM Program for Medical Students
Director, UM Scholars Program
Director, STAR-PREP
Program Manager
Qi Cao, J.D.
Research Coordinator
PRISM: 2022 Summer Program
Important Dates
- Letter of Intent Deadline: January 24, 2022
- Application Deadline: March 21, 2022
Learn More
PRISM Information Sessions
Please see the presentation slides and recordings from the first three information sessions. SOM credentials are needed to access the files.
Session III - February 21, 2022
Presentation Slides and Recording will be available soon.
Session II - January 11, 2022
Details of the application process including the components and deadlines.
Presentation Slides | Recording
Session I - October 29, 2021
Overview of summer programs and fellowships