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Center for Coastal Margin Observation & Prediction:
Undergraduate Research Opportunities

CMOP, funded through the National Science Foundation, conducts research to achieve a better understanding of physical, chemical, and biological processes regulating river-to-ocean ecosystems. Students with a background in biology, chemistry, environmental science, computer science, math, physics or engineering are encouraged to apply for interdisciplinary research opportunities. Interns will conduct research with senior scientists, engage in fieldwork on research cruises in the Columbia River, and contribute to developing datasets for publication. Find out more detail about last year's experience. Women and individuals from underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. See www.stccmop.org/node/109 for applications or contact Vanessa Green, 503-748-1609.

Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology:
Summer Student Research Awards

The Summer Student Research Awards are two to three month long paid summer internships designed to introduce college sophomores, junior, and seniors to various fields of biomedical research. Interns will potentially be able to work with over twenty scientists conducting research at CROET, and at the Superfund Basic Research Center at CROET.  See here for application due dates and requirements.

Diversity Achievement Program:
Medical Degree Conditional Acceptance Post-Baccalaureate Program

The OHSU School of Medicine Conditional Acceptance Post-Baccalaureate Program is designed to provide additional instruction and guidance to disadvantaged applicants who have been denied entry to all medical schools. The intense, focused 10 month curriculum is designed to improve study skills, MCAT scores, and health careers experience. At its completion, students possess an arsenal of skills to optimize success during medical school. Those who successfully complete all the program requirements are granted automatic entry into the OHSU School of Medicine MD Program. See www.ohsu.edu/ohsuedu/academic/som/diversity/diversity-achievement.cfm for complete information and application requirements. Application deadline is March 1, 2008.

Environmental and Biomolecular Systems:
Undergraduate Research Assistant Program

Faculty in the Department of Environmental and Biomolecular Systems at the OGI School of Science & Engineering seek motivated upper-level undergraduate students who are interested in hands-on research in preparation for graduate school in a related field of science or engineering. Students will have opportunities to interact with faculty, post-doctoral, doctoral and masters students while learning new skills and contributing to scientific research. For detailed descriptions of research groups within EBS that accept undergraduate research assistants, see ogi.edu/ebs/openings.cfm#undergrad. To apply, send resume and statement of interest, with name and contacts of two references to EBS Education Coordinator Nancy Christie.

Equity Summer Research Program

This is a program for rising sophomores and juniors who are interested in biomedical sciences and may be considering an M.D./Ph.D. program. This 8-week, paid summer program places students in OHSU research labs to provide hands-on experience, mentoring, and the association of graduate students, professors, and other like-minded undergraduates. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. See www.ohsu.edu/ohsuedu/academic/som/diversity/equity.cfm. Application deadline is mid-February. You may contact equity@ohsu.edu with questions.

Health, Science & Engineering Careers Conference

The winter conference assists under-represented minority and disadvantaged college students by providing them with insight and information regarding various health professions, including medicine, nursing, dentistry, allied health, engineering, and biomedical research. This conference is coordinated by OHSU's Center for Diversity & Multicultural Affairs. See www.ohsu.edu/academic/diversity to register or call 503-494-5657. Registration deadline is early February.

Healthcare Adventures in Medicine and Science (HAMS)

HAMS is a one-week summer enrichment program offered by OHSU's Center for Diversity & Multicultural Affairs. Twenty selected undergraduate students are offered opportunities to job shadow health science professionals, use clinical equipment, and attend classes similar to those taught through OHSU's various professional graduate programs. See www.ohsu.edu/academic/diversity for application due dates and requirements; or call 503-494-5657.

Murdock Undergraduate Collaborate Research Program

The program is designed for talented students from Concordia University, George Fox University, Lewis & Clark College, Linfield College, Pacific University, University of Portland, Warner Pacific College, and Willamette University who are interested in pursuing a career in biomedical research, particularly those who are considering graduate school or an M.D./Ph.D. program. Students participate in ongoing research projects with investigators at OHSU and are paid a small stipend. Students who are already committed to a career involving only clinical practice, such as private practice physicians or dentists, are specifically discouraged from applying. Application deadline is mid-October. Contact scied@ohsu.edu for contact information.

NIA MERIT Underrepresented Minority Supplement Progam

NIA MERIT Underrepresented Minority Supplement Program provides up to $5,000 a year per trainee to involve additional students or investigators in Dr. Horak's research on balance disorders. The research trainee may be at any level of career development, from high school to junior faculty. For purposes of the program, individuals eligible for support are members of ethnic/racial groups determined by our institution to be underrepresented in biomedical or behavioral research. Support will be limited to citizens, permanent residents or non-citizen national of the United States. To apply, please contact Dr. Grazyna Adamus, director of the Summer Fellowship in Neuroscience Program (503-418-2540).

Oregon Institute on Disability & Development:
Summer Youth Program

Each year OIDD provides an opportunity for several high school and early college students to become exposed to some of the work being accomplished at OIDD. Students participate in activities of our various programs both at the Child Development Research Center and at Doernbecher Children's Hospital. In addition to engaging in meaningful employment, students learn about many career opportunities. Applications due mid-May, see www.ohsu.edu/oidd/summer.cfm for application. For additional information, contact Kimberly Walker-Norton (503-494-5584) or Melissa Harding (503-494-8364).

Rural Experience Programs (AHEC)

Oregon AHEC offers the Rural Community Health Clerkship. The Rural Community Health Clerkship is a partnership between the Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and the Statewide Area Health Education Centers Program. One of eight, five-week clerkships required of third- and some fourth-year medical students, it provides the opportunity to experience primary care as practiced in rural areas or with underserved populations in Oregon. Each student is supervised by a skilled primary care physician experienced in internal medicine, pediatrics or family medicine.

Summer Fellowship Program in Neuroscience

The goal of this program is to give undergraduate students in-depth research experience in neuroscience with an established scientist. Each summer a group of students is selected from a nation-wide applicant pool to work and learn in laboratories at the Neurological Sciences Institute. The curriculum consists of valuable hands-on lab experience and lectures in the basic neurosciences. Summer Fellows receive a modest stipend. For application due dates and requirements contact Dr. Grazyna Adamus or see www.ohsu.edu/nsi/edu/summerfellows.html.