Student Research Assistantship Program

Let me tell you about an exciting summer opportunity. The opportunity is the Family Medicine Student Research Assistantship Program (R.A.P.). In its 23-year history, 154 medical students have completed and highly rated the program.

R.A.P. may be for you, if you would enjoy working in a clinical setting while learning something about clinically relevant research.

R.A.P. is designed to:

  • Improve your ability to read the medical literature
  • Increase your ability to think critically based on medical observations experienced in every day practice
  • Provide you with an opportunity to present your written report at a professional meeting at no expense to you and/or become published before you graduate.
  • Provide you with an opportunity to see family medicine up close and personal by participating directly in a family medicine residency program and clinic. (70% research, 30% clinical care)

You don't have to be a rocket scientist, love rats, or punch a clock.

You will receive a stipend of $2,000 for your eight-week equivalent project by meeting the terms of your written agreement.

The Process

  1. Contact Dr. Avinash Reddy for more details as needed (731-423-1932, ext. 239 or ).
  2. Complete and return the attached application . (Deadline: April 16, 2010.
  3. The Family Medicine Research Division will select candidates from the completed application by Friday, May 7, 2010.
  4. Selected candidates' attend the orientation -- Friday, May 21, 2010, 2 - 4 p.m. (See attached schedule.)
  5. RAP students must sign a written agreement and complete employment/stipend forms. (Deadline: Friday, May 21, 2010).
  6. Each student will be supervised throughout the course of the project according to the nature of the project.
  7. Students will complete a poster and PowerPoint presentation of their project to students, residents, and faculty the week of August 4th (Annual Research Day).
  8. Students will receive two stipend payments of $1,000 for work completed under the terms of the signed agreement.

Sincerely,

Avinash D. Reddy, M.D.
Asst.Prof./RAP Director

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