Posted on November 28, 2012
Deadline: January 31, 2013

American Federation for Aging Research Invites Applications for Medical Student Training in Geriatric Research

Administered by the American Federation for Aging Research, the Medical Student Training in Aging Research Program is designed to provide medical students with an enriching experience in aging-related research and geriatrics under the mentorship of top experts in the field.

The program introduces students early in their training to research academic experiences they might not otherwise have during medical school. Positive experiences in the MSTAR program have led many physicians-in-training to pursue academic careers in aging, ranging from basic science to clinical research to health services research.

Students participate in an eight- to twelve-week structured research, clinical, and didactic program in geriatrics appropriate to their level of training and interests. Research projects are offered in basic, translational, clinical, or health services research relevant to older people. Most scholars will do their training and research during the summer months.

Any allopathic or osteopathic medical student in good standing who will have successfully completed one year of medical school at a United States institution by June 2013 is eligible. Applicants must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United States, or must have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Individuals on temporary or student visas are not eligible.

Applicants will compete for up to one hundred and thirty scholarships. The stipend level is approximately $1,748 per month; actual amounts will vary based on the specific appointment period of individual students.

Visit the AFAR Web site for the 2013 program brochure, application procedures, and the eligibility screening tool.

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Primary Subject: Aging
Geographic Funding Area: National

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