Office of Biomedical Graduate Studies
Summer
Undergraduate Research Fellowship
 Drexel
University College of Medicine’s (Drexel Med) Summer
Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) provides students
from area undergraduate colleges and universities with
an opportunity to enhance their understanding of current
biological/biomedical theory, and the research tools and
techniques used at a nationally recognized, Carnegie Doctoral/Research
- Intensive nonprofit institution. Research interns are
mentored by Drexel Med faculty, who work in various disciplines
including biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, neuroscience,
microbiology, immunology, pathobiology, pharmacology and
physiology. Drexel Med faculty and members of their laboratory
guide students through the planning and practice of daily
research experiments and activities. Each student is assigned
to work in a specific laboratory for the duration of the
program. Under the direction of the laboratory manager/supervisor,
the student works on a unique project related to the research
goals of that particular laboratory. Students are integrated
into the daily work of the laboratory, participating in
laboratory meetings and gaining exposure to different
facets of the laboratory's research. Mentors help students
apply their current knowledge and skills and assist them
in making the connection between laboratory experiences
and their academic studies.
The program requires participation in the orientation
session, at least two lunch time seminar series presented
by invited guests or scientists within the college, and
an introduction to research-related library/online resources.
At the end of the summer, students are required to give
an oral presentation (with slides) and prepare a written
report describing their research project, techniques and
processes learned, and how the experience was useful both
academically and personally. The students will meet periodically
with their mentors to prepare and review the content of
their oral presentations and written reports. In addition,
the students will return in October to present their research
at Discovery 2005– the annual research day of
Drexel University College of Medicine.
Eligibility
Requirements:
Applicants must possess a serious interest in pursuing
biomedical research as a career, and must be an enrolled
sophomore, junior or senior in good standing at their
school. Selection will be based on academic undergraduate
record, letters of recommendation, and scientific interest.
Applicants in the Philadelphia area are preferred. Successful
applicants will be matched with participating faculty
according to their research interests.
Completed applications are due by March 1, 2005. Applications
can be downloaded on-line or requested by contacting the
Office of Graduate, Postgraduate and Professional Studies.
For Details
Contact :
Hope Bryan
The Office of Biomedical Graduate,
Postgraduate and Professional Studies
2900 Queen Lane, Suite #239
Philadelphia, PA 19129
Phone (215) 991-8573
Fax (215) 843-5810
E-mail: Hope.Bryan@DrexelMed.edu
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