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Graduate College Fellowship Information
http://www.grad.uiuc.edu/fellowship
Campus Funding Resources - Grad/Professional Student Fellowship/Scholarships Database      Financial Support  (On Campus)
http://www.grantsnet.org/
Campus Funding Resources - African-American student scholarship sources      Conferences and Meetings  (On Campus)
http://www.blackexcel.org/link4.htm
Campus Funding Resources - Illinois Researcher Information Service (IRIS)
http://www.library.uiuc.edu/iris/
Illinois Public Health Association - Membership and Funding Opps.
The Illinois Public Health Assn offers membership (forms on website) and also offers scholarships. To find out more about the scholarship opportunities, contact their offce at 223 South Third Street, Springfield, IL 62701-1144 or Phone at 217-522-5687 or Fax at 217-522-5689 or e-mail at ipha@ipha.com. http://www.ipha.com
SALUD Program      Summer Opportunities  (International)
SALUD Medical Spanish & Portuguese Learn Medical Spanish & Portuguese at the best institutes in Latin America. Get Immersed in the Culture by living with local families and participating in cultural excursions. Study Foreign Medical Systems with site visits, lectures and/or clinical observation. Medical Spanish / Portuguese Links * 2008 SALUD Medical Program Prices/Dates (PDF) * See What We Offer (Program List) * Register for a SALUD Medical Spanish Program * Download SALUD brochure (PDF) * Learn about scholarships for SALUD * Receive Free Catalog & Info Package History of SALUD Medical Program AmeriSpan’s SALUD program dates back to the year 2000. At that time, an AMSA (American Medical Student Association) member from Ohio contacted us with a special request to design a program geared for med students. The result: 20 medical students from 8 different states participated in our first SALUD program in Ecuador. Since its inception, over 750 healthcare students and professionals from 46 US States and 4 additional countries (Australia, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom) have participated. http://www.amerispan.com/salud_medical_spanish_programs/ http://www.amerispan.com/salud_medical_spanish_programs/application.asp
Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Summer Program      Summer Opportunities  (Other)
Dates: June 26th, 2008 - July 19th, 2008 Why Work for CTY? At CTY you will work with an exceptional group of students, make contacts and friendships with dynamic colleagues, and gain valuable experience in a rigorous academic community. CTY has consistently been named as one of the top internships in leading publications. We have a network of past employees now working in positions ranging from heads of school to deans of students to university professors. The starting salary for instructors ranges from $2100-$3000 per 3-week session, depending on education and experience. Teaching assistants earn $1100 per 3-week session, and residential assistants earn $1200 per 3-week session. Salaries for administrators vary by position. Room and board are provided at residential sites where each staff member gets his/her own room in a college residence hall. Session 1: June 26 - July 19, 2008 Session 2: July 19 - August 9, 2008 The 2008 CTY Summer Employment Application will be available here the first week of December, 2007. If you have questions about summer employment with CTY, write to us at ctysummer@jhu.edu or call 410-735-6185. Johns Hopkins University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. http://www.cty.jhu.edu/summer/employment/index.html
NIH Summer Research Fellowship Program      Summer Opportunities  (Research)
Summer Research Fellowship Program Information Summer Research Fellowship Program (SRFP) information, including research descriptions of each NIH component offering fellowship opportunities. The 2005 Summer Research Fellowship Program (SRFP) application is closed. The application for the 2006 summer program will open mid-November 2005. NIH Annual Research Reports Find a scientist working on research you are interested in, using the free text search feature. Question? Questions about the Summer Research Fellowship Program? Click here. http://www.training.nih.gov/student/srfp/index.asp
International Federation of Medical Students Association      Announcements  (International)
Exchange programs IFMSA runs two different exchange programs: Professional Exchanges Professional Exchanges aim to promote understanding and cooperation amongst medical students and all health professionals. The exchange program offers a unique educational and cultural experience in addition to the regular medical knowledge. It also helps to broaden the students' understanding of medical and social conditions in different countries. Learn more... Research Exchanges A research exchange is a 1-6 month program available all year round in 37 different countries. Research Exchange offers you the opportunity to participate in a focused and personalized research program in order to expand your knowledge in a specific area. You'll be able to earn credits, to interact with other cultures and form social and professional networks. Learn more... http://www.ifmsa.org/exchanges/
IAFP Foundation Summer Externship Program      Summer Opportunities  (Other)
This program has been designed to provide 1st year medical students with an understanding of the scope of family medicine as a primary care specialty. Students experience clinical medicine, not just observing, but participating in the healthcare delivery to citizens of rural, urban and suburban communities. Since inception in 1990, the program has grown rapidly. It is our desire to expose as many students as possible to family medicine, emphasizing ambulatory care in a community setting. See a list of 2005 participants and preceptors. The Summer Externship Program comprises a network of community-based, educational programs for students who have completed their first year of medical education. Based in hospitals, community health centers, family practice residency programs, rural health clinics or with private practice physicians, the summer externship offers a unique educational experience not necessarily offered in medical school. Our preceptors are committed to teaching and have agreed to provide students with exposure to both clinical and non-clinical areas of their practice from administrative issues, technical and medical operations, to balancing a personal life away from medicine. This is your chance to have questions answered without an audience of classmates, or to see first-hand what you have been reading about for the past year. Our Goal Expose medical students to primary care in a family practice setting Program Objectives Introduce students to the realities of a medical practice during the early part of their medical education Broaden student awareness and knowledge of the roles played by members of other healthcare professions Increase student self-confidence in interacting with patients, physicians and staff Expose students to the importance of the physician-patient relationship Develop ongoing student-physician relationships that could afford continued support and guidance to a student Acquaint students with the advantages/rewards of choosing family practice by allowing them to observe the management of a medical practice, the lifestyle of a family physicians and the relationship between the family physician and other community resources. Read Frequently Asked Questions Apply Today - Download the Summer Externship Application Part 1, Part 2 For more information regarding the program you can contact: Crishelle O'Rourke Program Director http://www.iafp.com/Foundation/externship.htm
ETSU Department of Family Medicine -Appalachian Preceptorship      Summer Opportunities  (Other)
The Appalachian Preceptorship is designed to expose medical students to rural primary care practiced in a manner sensitive to the culture. Students will participate in one week of didactic sessions on the ETSU campus and spend three weeks with a rural physician practicing in an Appalachian community. Students will benefit from the cross-cultural experience, whether they choose to practice in Appalachia, urban areas or other communities throughout the nation. This elective is approved for credit as a required ambulatory or family medicine rotation, or as a senior elective. Students that have completed their first year of medical school through their fourth year are eligible. Students will spend three weeks with a physician practicing in a rural Appalachian community. The preceptors are dedicated to excellence in patient care and community relationships, and they serve as role models for students. The nature of the clinical and community involvement will vary based on the student's level of training and interest, as well as the individual characteristics of the practice. The week of didactic sessions is comprised of concentrated lectures on such subjects as Appalachian history and economics, rural health issues, alternative health systems and, interviewing from a cultural and personal perspective using the patient centered method. All lectures hold special significance for rural family practitioners, especially in the Appalachian region. Several area rural physicians participate in panel discussions in which they share information about their community involvement and describe what it is like to practice in a rural community. In addition, field trips may be scheduled to look at a variety of models of health care delivery in the area, local economics, and culturally sanctioned health care alternatives. A variety of recreational activities are planned each year, depending on the interests of each group. Past activities have included white water rafting, hiking, backpacking, boating and fishing, volleyball, and trips to local attractions. Responsible Faculty: Forrest Lang, M.D. The preceptorship is offered during the summer and is four weeks in duration. The didactic portion will be offered once during July, usually beginning with the Friday after the Fourth of July and concluding the following Friday. It is common for students from different schools to have different beginning and ending dates for the overall preceptorship. Application Process All applications must be received by March 15 of the year the student wishes to participate. Please complete the online application. Those accepted into the program will be notified by the middle of April. Academic Medicine Publication on the Program Online Application For additional information about this Program contact Carolyn Sliger, Rural Programs Coordinator, sliger@etsu.edu,(423) 439-6737 or (800) 833-1186. http://fammed.etsu.edu/index.cgi?cat=3&art=27&BISKIT=3081244234&CONTEXT=art
Lawndale Summer Medical Project      Summer Opportunities  (Other)
The Lawndale Summer Medical Project, or LSMP, is a 4-week service project that seeks to provide pre-med and first year health professions students with a vocationally relevant and spiritually challenging inner-city experience, working in medically underserved urban areas of Chicago. The LSMP was developed in cooperation with the Lawndale Christian Health Center, The Christian Medical & Dental Associations, the Christian Community Health Fellowship, and recently, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. Are you looking for an experience this summer which integrates matters of faith into patient care? Do you want to serve in ways which could make a difference in a medically underserved community, and which will strengthen your skills as a future health professional? Would you enjoy working alongside Christian clinicians in an environment which promotes Biblical values? You can download a current application (.pdf) or send a request for an application to be mailed to you. http://www.lawndale-smp.org
Research and Training Opportunities at the National Institutes of Health      Summer Opportunities  (Research)
http://www.training.nih.gov/student/index.asp
American Psychiatric Association-Minority Fellowship Program      Summer Opportunities  (Other)
Welcome to Minority Fellowships Site. This site is to serve those interested in the interface between culture and psychiatry. Our goal is to be your gateway into resources devoted to broadening knowledge and experience in this developing field. http://www.psych.org/edu/other_res/apa_fellowship/cmhs_index.cfm
International Federation of Medical Students' Associations      Summer Opportunities  (International)
Professional Exchanges aim to promote understanding and cooperation amongst medical students and all health professionals. The exchange program offers a unique educational and cultural experience in addition to the regular medical knowledge. It also helps to broaden the students' understanding of medical and social conditions in different countries. Learn more… http://www.ifmsa.org/exchanges/
Committee on Clinical Research      Summer Opportunities  (On Campus)
We have compiled a list of faculty at the University of Illinois whose reserach concentrations are in areas that fall into common clinical categories. The current compilation features over 60 faculty members from 3 programs spanning the university campus whose research is in clincal areas such as: * Allergy & Immunology * Cardiology * Endocrinology * Geriatrics * Gastroenterology * Hematology * Medical Genetics * Neurology * Obstetrics & Gynecology * Oncology * Regenerative Medicine * ...and many others. You may view the list as an HTML file or download the list into MS-Word. http://www.med.uiuc.edu/studorg/ccr/