Programming Overview
Scholars will participate in the full range of summer research training activities sponsored by the Office of Student Research (OSR) of UM School of Medicine, including research-related training, the three major events, the seminar series, and many other activities and events. Scholars will have many opportunities to interact with other undergraduate, medical, graduate, and other health professional students, and faculty in various summer research programs and settings. Students are also required to submit a final report on their research after the end of the program.
The OSR programming for UM SOM research programs for summer 2023 will begin on May 30 and end on July 28, 2023.
Mandatory Three Major Events
- Orientation (May 30 & May 31) - including Ethics Panel
- Mid-Summer Research Retreat (June 28)
- Student Research Forum (week of July 24-28) (updated)
Summer Seminar Series on Biomedical Research
- Weekly 1-hour seminars on both Tuesday and Thursday mornings
- Approximately 10-12 seminars will be scheduled
- Require attendance of at least 80% of the seminars in this series.
Research Education and Development Activities
Examples from past years
- Overview of Immunology Short Course
- Bioinformatics Short Courses: Bioinformations and R-Studio, Phython Workshop
- Writing and Communication Workshop Series
Other Seminar Series, Special Seminars, and Symposiums
Examples from past years
- Basics in Clinical and Epidemiological Research series
- Basics in Biomedical and Scientific Research series
- Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Week series
- Special Seminar: COVID-19 with Coronavirus Expert Dr. Matt Frieman
Other Activities
- Presentation Workshop
- Focus Groups
- Other optional virtual or in-person social activities
Research Presentation Opportunities
Scholars will present their research at the UM SOM's Student Research Forum at the conclusion of the program, and may also present their work at the UMCP Bioscience Research Technology Review Day in the fall or at the UMCP Undergraduate Research Day in the following spring. Scholars may also be invited to present at additional UMB research events.
Questions
For questions regarding the program or the application process, please use the Ask UM Scholars form.