Summer Student Scholar Program
at Baystate Medical Center and
University of Massachusetts Amherst
About the Program
 Summer Student Scholar Program Information |
Baystate Medical Center, the Western Campus of Tufts University School of Medicine, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst offer a mentored research program for rising college seniors at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and medical students from any allopathic medical school (either entering medical school or between the first and second years) who are exploring the potential of a career in medical, biomedical, public health, or behavioral health research. The 10‑week summer program offers you the opportunity to participate a research project from start to finish and present project outcomes to the scientific community. Formal classroom training and personalized application in research design, implementation, and publication make this summer experience an outstanding opportunity for any undergraduate student or first-year medical student considering a career in biomedical research.
Who Is Eligible
Eligible students are limited to:
- Rising seniors at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, in any major
- Entering medical students or medical students between the first and second years of medical school, at any allopathic medical school in the United States.
What to Expect
As a Summer Scholar, you participate in the conduct of medical research that is part of a larger project. Your experience is designed for you and under the direct mentorship of a full-time faculty member of Tufts University School of Medicine or University of Massachusetts Amherst. Under your mentor’s guidance you deliver two oral presentations: your project’s hypothesis and specific aims at the end of the first week of the program, and your research results at the program’s conclusion. Presentations are held before the Baystate Medical Center and University of Massachusetts Amherst mentors and Summer Student Scholars.
In addition to your hands-on research experience, you participate in lectures on the basics of research and seminars where practicing investigators share their own research experiences. You may elect to attend the many scientific lectures and clinical conferences offered throughout Baystate Medical Center and University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Program Dates & Time Commitment
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 – Friday, August 6, 2010
You must be available fulltime (at least 40 hours per week) during the dates of the program.
Stipend
A stipend of $3,500 is awarded to Summer Scholars for the 10-week period.
Application Requirements
- Complete the online application
- Personal statement outlining your interests in research
- Official school transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from one of your professors
ALL application materials must be received by March 19, 2010. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Housing
Baystate Medical Center offers visiting students from outside the region on-campus housing and parking at no charge. Housing is available on a first come, first serve basis. Student housing is in suites with 3-5 private rooms per floor. Each floor contains a kitchen (sink, refrigerator, oven and microwave) and a bathroom. Each house has a living room with a television and basic cable. There is wireless internet throughout. Bed sheets and bathroom towels are provided. Laundry facilities are located in one of the houses.
For More Information, Contact:
Aryn Breveleri
Office Location
Mailing Address
Division of Academic Affairs
Baystate Medical Center
280 Chestnut Street, 3rd fl
Division of Academic Affairs
Springfield, MA 01199
759 Chestnut Street
v 413.794.1117
Springfield, MA 01199
f 413.794.0300
