SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
The FSU College of Medicine and Mayo Clinic in Florida Division of Research
proudly present the 2024
NEW!
In collaboration with the Mayo Clinic in Florida Division of Research, the FSU College of Medicine is excited to announce new summer research fellowships for medical students.
Applications limited and competitive.
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Students accepted into the inaugural cohort for Summer 2024 will receive a $6,000 fellowship and will be matched to a Mayo Clinic mentor for on-site research participation in Jacksonville, Florida. Areas of focus include cardiology, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, nephrology, metabolism, pharmacology, radiology, and radiation oncology.
Applications due no later than January 3rd, 2024 at 12pm (noon)
Clinical Research
Clinical research represents a broad array of scientific studies and trials that help doctors and the healthcare team learn more about human disease, behavior, and treatments. It is typically differentiated from discovery science or "basic science research" in that there is not a wet lab or bench component. Students will work with their faculty mentors in a largely computer-based or chart review manner. Varying methodologies and approaches may include observational studies, epidemiological studies, retrospective studies, case series or reports, clinical trials, or quality studies.
FSU Requirements
Applications:
Applications must be submitted no later than January 3, 2024 at 12:00pm
Materials required: Statement of purpose, a letter of support/recommendation and a current CV.
All application materials must be submitted via the following Qualtrics link https://fsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1T85UKP2lpwF3yS
Students must attest that they are in good academic standing.
Decisions will be announced in mid-January.
Review & Selection:
Committee review is expected by mid-January.
Due to tight Mayo Clinic deadlines, acceptance and onboarding at Mayo Clinic is expected immediately after decisions are announced.
After Selection:
Once selected, and a specific project identified, students must submit the Research Notification Form to the FSU COM Division of Research & Graduate Programs and receive full approval prior to beginning the project.
Students participating in the FSU-Mayo Clinic Summer Research Program are required to participate in the FSU College of Medicine Medical Student summer research poster session event held during the fall term. Students should also be prepared to present their work in their Mayo mentor as well.
Questions?
Please contact the Assistant Dean for Medical Student Research suzanne.baker@med.fsu.edu. Important Note: Include the following in the email subject line “FSU-MAYO Summer Research Fellowship question”
Mayo Clinic Requirements
If selected, students must comply with Mayo Clinic’s prevailing admissions requirements, including, but not limited to, the following:
(i) Tuberculin skin test within twelve (12) months of beginning rotation, or documentation as a previous reactor with chest x-ray within twelve (12) months of beginning rotation;
(ii) Proof of measles, mumps, and rubella immunity by positive antibody titers or 2 doses of MMR;
(iii) Varicella immunity, by positive antibody titer of chickenpox or proof of two (2) doses of varicella immunization;
(iv) Proof of Hepatitis B immunization, titer, or completion of a certification of declination of vaccine, if patient contact is anticipated;
(v) Proof of tetanus/diphtheria immunization within 10 years;
(vi) Proof of annual influenza vaccination for Students who will be on rotation at Mayo Clinic between October 1 and March 31;
(vii) National Criminal Background Check* – must include all of the following elements, using all names/aliases:
a. Criminal history search, including county criminal search and national criminal database search,
b. National sex offender dataset search,
c. Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) list of excluded individuals/entities,
d. General Services Administration’s (GSA) list of contractors excluded from federal procurement and nonprocurement programs,
e. Office of Foreign Assets Control’s (OFAC) specially designated nationals/terrorist list, and
f. U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) debarment list and disqualified/totally restricted list for clinical investigators.
(viii) Drug screen: Negative results of a test that has been completed within twelve (12) months; 9-panel drug screen must include the following substances: Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, Marijuana, Methadone, Opiates, PCP, and Propoxyphene.
(ix) Proof of health insurance; and
(x) HIPAA, confidentiality, and other training deemed necessary by Mayo Clinic and/or the Mayo Clinic Office of Non-Clinical Educational Program.
*Background check/studies must be clear of any discrepancies and/or clear of any positive results in all of the elements listed above and dated within twelve (12) months of student’s internship begin date.