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Research Centers in Minority Institutions Scholar Exchange

Jin Xiao and summer scholars

The UR CTSI collaborates with the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Summer Scholars Program to offer research training to students at Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) who are underrepresented in the biomedical and health sciences. Students who apply through our RCMI Scholarly Exchange will benefit from the programming and educational opportunities organized by the Summer Scholars Program, as well as networking opportunities, educational resources, and workshops offered by the UR CTSI.

This course is not currently accepting applicants. Notify When Available

Goals

The Summer Scholars program is a 10-week research intensive program that includes working under the direct mentorship of a faculty member and participating in research/educational seminars and presentations on applying to graduate school and career development. Students who apply through our RCMI Scholarly Exchange will benefit from the programming and educational opportunities organized by the Summer Scholars Program, as well as opportunities to network with UR CTSI-affiliated faculty, staff and trainees, access our educational resources, and attend workshops. Review a list of research faculty who lead translational research programs and who serve as mentors for UR CTSI trainees.

This program aligns with the goals of the RCMI program, which is supported by the National Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities and aims to foster the next generation of researchers from underrepresented populations.

Contact

Have questions about applying for the program or mentoring a student? Email Edwin van Wijngaarden.

How to Apply

Please visit the Summer Scholars application page for more information about the application process and deadlines.

Eligibility

The UR CTSI welcomes applications from undergraduate students at RCMIs. We particularly encourage students who aspire to a career as a clinician-scientist or are interested in pursuing a PhD in Translational Biomedical Sciences or Public Health Sciences to apply.

Applicants must be:

  • Undergraduates from RCMIs
  • US citizens, permanent resident aliens, or students with current F1 visas from their host institutions in the United States
  • Matriculated college sophomores or juniors with strong academic backgrounds (must have a GPA of at least 2.5)

This course is not currently accepting applicants.

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Resources

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Past Projects

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Current Course

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Schedule

Date & Time Session Presenters

9/12/23
4:30-5:30 pm
In person

Initial group meeting with learning cohort 

Laura Sugarwala/John Cullen

9/19/23
3:15-5:15 pm
In person
  1.  CBPR Foundations:Getting Grounded

Sherita Bullock, Healthy Baby Network
Jin Xiao, URMC

9/26/23
4:30-5:30 pm
In person

Group meeting

  • Getting to know each other as people
  • Establishing group norms
  • What skills/abilities do we bring to CBPR partnerships

Laura Sugarwala/John Cullen

10/10/23
3:30-5:30 pm
Virtual

2. Developing a CBPR Partnership: Creating the "Glue" for Relationship Building

Brooke Levandowski, URMC
Tiffany Lloyd, Allyn Foundation

10/17/23
4:30-5:30 pm
In person

Group meeting

  • Building trust within the group
  • Assumptions about the group
  • Learn strategies for collaborative listening and speaking.

Laura Sugarwala/John Cullen

10/24/23
3:30-5:30 pm
TBD

3. CBPR in the Real World: What's a Good Research Question?

Kelly McDermott, URMC

Candace Cabral, RCSD Literacy Task Force

11/1/23
3:30-5:30 pm
Virtual

4a. Grants and Evaluation

Silvia Sörensen, URMC
Gretchen Anthony, Teaching Artists Roc

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