DIVERSITY SUMMER HEALTH-RELATED RESEARCH EDUCATION PROGRAM (DSHREP)

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The nation’s need for well-trained physicians and biomedical researchers is greater than ever. MCW-Milwaukee invites you to explore your interests in biomedical sciences through a summer training experience as a research intern.

THE SUMMER RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

DSHREP is a competitive program designed to provide research opportunities for undergraduate students from backgrounds that are historically underrepresented in biomedical science, including individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, underrepresented cultural and ethnic groups, and individuals with disabilities. Our target ethnic groups are: African Americans, Mexican-Americans, Native Americans (American Indians and Alaska Natives), Hmong and mainland Puerto Ricans.

Qualified diverse students who are accepted into the program are “matched” with an established faculty investigator(s) to participate in a research project(s) addressing the causes, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular, pulmonary and hematological diseases.

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As the Associate Dean for Student Affairs/Diversity,

I am passionate about education and my work gives me the chance to couple that passion with my personal conviction of supporting students who are underrepresented in medicine with the opportunity to realize their dreams as physicians and biomedical researchers. MCW provides a supportive environment in which students are mentored and challenged during their summer experience. Our office is here to help ensure your successful growth and development.

Devotion to our students. Exceptional education and clinical development. Passionate faculty and researchers.

Compassionate clinical care and dedication to the health of the community – this is the Medical College of Wisconsin. I invite you to discover more about our summer enrichment programs and consider applying.

Dawn S. Bragg, PhD.Associate Dean, Student Affairs/DiversityAssociate Professor, Pediatric - Medical Education

HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PATIENT CARE PROVIDERS

INNOVATIVE PIONEERSIN MEDICAL RESEARCH

RESPECTED LEADERSIN THEIR COMMUNITIES

Dawn S. Bragg PhD

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PROGRAM BENEFITS

During this ten-week program, you will have the opportunity to: • Be an active member of a research team• Explore career opportunities in research and health professions• Benefit from a stimulating environment of education and mentoring• Attend weekly lecture seminars on cutting edge topics• Understand the educational pathways that lead to your chosen health

profession

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Attendance is mandatory at all seminars and training activities. Each research intern is required to provide an abstract of their project and present a 10-minute oral presentation at the conclusion of the program. Research interns must comply with MCW policies and rules of conduct regarding workplace and personal behavior, conduct of research, patient privacy and housing.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE PROGRAM (ENVIR)

Select students who demonstrate an interest in environmental research will be offered acceptance into the ENVIR program. Students selected for this program will follow the basic structure of the DSHREP program.

LEARN. LIVE. CARE. CURE.

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SALARY, LIVING & TRAVEL

DSHREP is supported through an R25 research education grant funded by National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute (NHLBI), an agency of National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Fellows are paid a salary of $10.00 per hour based on a 40 hour work week (students are not eligible for holiday pay or overtime).

All laboratory expenses are covered.

Housing accommodations are arranged for research fellows whose permanent address is outside of Milwaukee County. Fellows share an apartment suite with cooking facilities. Travel expenses to and from Milwaukee are available to those who do not reside within Wisconsin.

Research fellows will be able to participate in various social mixers (e.g., cookout, receptions), take advantage of the City of Festivals and visit local attractions.

Please note: salary, travel expenses and housing expenses may be subject to Federal, State, Social Security, and Medicare taxes based on your completed W-4 Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate.

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Please visit our website for the deadline date.

www.mcw.edu/Diversity-Programs.htm

Complete online application.Submit official college transcript in

sealed envelope via US mail to:Medical College of Wisconsin

Office of Student Affairs/DiversityAttn: Program Manager

8701 Watertown Plank RoadMilwaukee, WI 53226

Submit two (2) Science-related electronic

recommendations.You will receive an email link to be forwarded to your recommenders to complete the process. Mailed

recommendations are not accepted.

Be available for the entire duration of the ten-week

program. Commitment is an estimated 40 hours per week.

Incomplete applications will be ineligible for consideration. NO applications are accepted beyond the deadline.

Competitive Program

• Apply Early!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS & PROCEDURE

Interested in applying to DSHREP? Please complete the following steps.

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The program does a great job of providing excellent networking opportunities with other undergraduate students, medical or graduate students, and faculty.

- Program Participant

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Excellent faculty committed to teaching the students about their work in the lab.

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The program provides us with scientific, personal, academic, and professional skills that we will need to be competitive.

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TOMORROW’S HEALTHCARE

STARTS HERE.

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The program really puts attention on the need to diversify medicine and biomedical research.

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HOW DO I QUALIFY?To be eligible, undergraduate and graduate students must meet the following criteria:• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident• Be from an ethnically, economically and/or

educationally disadvantaged background• Have a strong science and math GPA, at

least 3.4• Have successfully completed at least one

undergraduate year at an accredited school or university, or attending a junior community college and enrolled in at least three courses per academic term

• Show proof of health insurance prior to the start of the program

• Must have Skype account for interview

PLEASE NOTE: Children of MCW faculty and staff are not eligible to apply for summer enrichment programs.

To learn more about other MCW undergraduate summer programs, click below or visit

www.mcw.edu and search BUILD and/or SPUR

Learn. Live. Care. Cure.

Medical College of WisconsinOffice of Student Affairs/Diversity

8701 Watertown Plank RoadMilwaukee, WI 53226Phone: 414.955.8735

Fax: 414.955.0129studentdiversity@mcw.edu

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