VU Medical Research Opportunity Offered

2/14/2012

Thanks to the efforts of Dr. John Byrne at the VUMC, we are pleased to announce the following Medical Research opportunity:

Vanderbilt Medical Research Fellowship for a Rising Junior or Senior

The Vanderbilt Medical Research Fellowship is an opportunity for a rising Junior or Senior high school student to work in the hospital/medical research setting. The responsibilities are varied, but center around database work, scientific readings/discussion. Past participants have also been exposed to surgical techniques and have, on occasion, been included as an author on research publications.

The ideal applicant has a strong, demonstrable interest and ability in the sciences and has aspirations of pursuing a career in the medical field. The applicant should also be proven to be of exemplary character, having an established record of representing the school well, both on and off campus. The chosen participant will represent Montgomery Bell Academy and is expected to behave and dress professionally, as they will occupy an office in a cardiac surgery suite, where patients are seen and the researchers and physicians are at work.

The fellowship will run from 02 July to 27 July.

Prospective applicants will submit the following to CDR Carr, Dr. Dickens or Dr. Marro no later than 02 March 2012:

An official copy of your transcript – obtainable from Mrs. Mattison
A 500 to 1000 word typed "Statement of Purpose" which should clearly and concisely define: a) your desire to be selected, b) your interest in pursuing a career in medicine or the sciences and c) any other factors you believe are pertinent for supporting your selection.
The "Statement of Purpose" must be your original work.

Applicants may be called in for a secondary interview during the week of 05 March 2012. This 15 to 20 minute interview will be held immediately following classes, if needed. The final decision will be made and announced on 09 March 2012. At that time, the selected applicant will be asked to arrange a meeting with Dr. Byrne’s team at VUMC so that they may share the scope of the work, responsibilities and expectations.

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