Duke OPSD PRIME Pathway Summer Research Fellowship Application
Duke’s Office of Physician Scientist Development is offering in-depth summer research training experiences as part of the Preparing Research scholars In bioMEdical sciences (PRIME) pathway program for student from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds. Participating medical students will pursue mentored training in one of three funded research programs in non-malignant Hematology (sickle cell disease, bleeding/clotting disorders), Ophthalmology, or Radiation Oncology.
The OPSD PRIME Academy is an enrichment program that exposes participants to research and to career paths for physician-scientists. The mission of the OPSD PRIME Academy program is to enhance innovation in biomedical science and promote health equity by developing a diverse cohort of successful biomedical research scientists. The program is currently open to medical students (matriculated or enrolled) who are seeking research opportunities. We particularly encourage applications from students with limited exposure and/or experience in medical research.
The PRIME Academy consists of a mentored research training in the group or lab of a participating Duke faculty member and a 6-8 week didactic/networking curriculum. Selected students will work in a faculty member’s research group/lab, gain clinical exposure (if allowed by COVID, age, and any other applicable restrictions) and benefit from the planned curriculum, discussion sessions and collaborations with other student participants.
If interested, please complete the following online application (2022 OPSD PRIME Academy Application) which includes a request for CV, undergraduate, medical school transcripts and one letter of support.
Program Director: Gowthami Arepally, MD (arepa001@mc.duke.edu)
Program Administrator: Terri Taylor (terri.taylor@duke.edu)
Timeline
Application open: December 1, 2021
Application closed: February 25, 2022
Application Reviews: Feb 25-March 11, 2022
Award Notification: On or before April 3, 2022
Program start date: May 23, 2022 through July 18,2022
