UMass Summer Programs 2024: Opportunities for Student Growth and Research
Explore the UMass Summer Programs 2024 offering students a unique chance to engage in research, curriculum development, and community health projects. From project identification to working closely with faculty, students can immerse themselves in a variety of topics and gain valuable experience. With a focus on research projects spanning basic science to population health, students can collaborate with experienced professionals and enhance their skills. Join the program to expand your knowledge and contribute to novel initiatives in the medical field.
- UMass Summer Programs
- Research Opportunities
- Student Development
- Curriculum Development
- Community Health
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Summer Programs 2024 Program Components Co-Directors Email Research Pranoti Mandrekar Pranoti.Mandrekar@umassmed.edu Deepika Devuni Deepika.Devuni@umassmemorial.org Curriculum Exploration Manas Das Manas.Das@umassmed.edu Community Health Heather-Lyn Haley Heather-Lyn.Haley@umassmed.edu Global Health Anindita Deb Anindita.Deb@umassmemorial.org Program Coordinator/Assistant Mirela Skaka Mirela.Skaka@umassmed.edu 1
Summer Programs: Overview All programs run between June 25 through August 16 o Flexible dates within that timeframe 100 students from the class of 2027 will be selected for this opportunity At least 160 hours for a stipend of $2400 ($15 per hour) o Might be extended if faculty has additional funding Could work with Worcester or Baystate faculty any faculty with UMASS Chan affiliation All students participate in a small group session during the summer o Interact with peers and faculty to discuss your work o OUME will schedule this meeting All students participate in the August/September poster session Independent and concentrated experience which is not a substitute to (or could obtain credit for) your pathway work o Could be aligned with your individual Pathways o Discuss with your pathway leader and summer program director 2
Summer Programs: Project Identification Two methods for identifying a project o Review faculty project proposals (OUME website around Jan 12), contact faculty members directly o Reach out to faculty individually to initiate collaboration (if faculty did not submit a proposal) In both cases, the student confirms with faculty and then fills out an application (deadline to submit is by end of business, Feb 29, 2024) 3
Summer Research Program Work with faculty on research projects Opportunities can cover a complete spectrum of research including - Basic Science - Translational Projects - Clinical Research - Population Health 4 Pranoti Mandrekar and Deepika Devuni
Summer Curriculum Development Program Work with faculty and OUME on curriculum development projects Topics could include broad range of curriculum-related projects including Program assessment Curriculum module development Simulation/POCUS Faculty development tools Innovations in VISTA student-centered learning (e.g., PBL), WIN week, etc. 5 Manas Das
Summer Community Health Program Work with faculty and community partners to achieve community health goals Apply for an existing project or meet with Dr. Haley to propose your own Attend meetings for orientation and peer review of poster drafts Many community partners are busy meeting winter and holiday needs. The Community Wish List will be updated, and placements facilitated in January and February. Reach out to Dr. Haley anytime to discuss ideas and plans. 6 Heather-Lyn Haley
Summer Global Health Program Participate in a summer immersion experience between Y1 and Y2 Students who are interested in international travel for a minimum of 4 weeks during the summer should complete the application and include information regarding faculty mentor, host site, and objectives. Travel may be related to Pathways PLP work but is not required. Students should have an identified UMMS faculty mentor for the experience and must meet criteria of engaging in the experience at the host site for at least 40 hrs./week x 4 weeks. Students should reach out to Dr. Deb and Pawel Chojnowski regarding additional paperwork that should be completed for travel approval. STUDENTS INTERESTED IN THIS EXPERIENCE SHOULD START THEIR APPLICATION ASAP (AND NOT WAIT FOR THE DEADLINE) THE PAPERWORK NEEDS CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO COMPLETE 7 Anindita Deb
Summer Programs: Timelines Summer Programs: Timelines Project catalog available around Jan 12, 2024 Applications due by Feb 29, 2024 Pairs and participation finalized in April-May All programs run between June 25 though August 16 Small group participation in June/July Poster session and feedback (August/September) 8
Summer Programs: Qualtrics Summer Programs: Qualtrics Application Form Application Form 1. Which summer program are you applying for: o Research o Curriculum exploration o Community health o Global health If research OR curriculum exploration OR community health o I have a project listed in the student catalog 1st choice (project name and PI) _________________ 2nd choice (project name and PI) _________________ 3rd choice (project name and PI) _________________ o I have a self-identified project not listed on the student catalog Project Description PI ____________________________________ o Prior experience and motivation If global health o I have a project listed in the student catalog 1st choice (project name and PI) _________________ 2nd choice (project name and PI) _________________ 3rd choice (project name and PI) _________________ o I have a self-identified project not listed on the student catalog Project Description PI ____________________________________ o Prior experience and motivation o List at least 3 objectives for your summer experience 1__________________________________________ 2__________________________________________ 3__________________________________________ o Do you plan to travel internationally this summer? If so, which country/host site? Have you completed the travel approval process through the International Medical Education Program that is required prior to travel? 2. _______________________ _______________________ 3. _______________________ _______________________ 9
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