Medical Student Education

Scholarships and Assistantships

I. Reid Collmann, M.D. Medical Student Educational Endowment

Dr. I. Reid Collmann was a former Dean of the Graduate School of Medicine. To honor his years of leadership and service, the I. Reid Collmann, M.D. Medical Student Educational Endowment was established. The purpose of this endowment is to insure and enhance the quality of medical student education programs.

Dr. Collmann initiated the I. Reid Collmann, M.D. Medical Student Education Fund to give students an opportunity similar to his own student research experience. As a young medical student, Dr. Collmann quickly learned firsthand how research affects patient care. His wish of establishing this fund was built with hopes of empowering medical students with this same knowledge. The awareness of research's impact on patient care is information that will build a solid foundation for the remainder of the student's medical career.

Application and Assignment Process

Work assignments are given as soon as possible after the application deadline. Every effort is made to match the student with his or her interests with the corresponding researcher and laboratory. Space for this program is limited and preference is given to M1, M2 and premed students. Applicants are encouraged to learn more about our research laboratories by visiting the research section of our website.

Applications are being accepted March 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021.

Please note, all selected participants will be required to show proof of COVID vaccination.

Apply for the Collmann Endowment here.

Requirements

Once awarded, the I. Reid Collmann, M.D. Medical Student Educational Endowment requires an eight week commitment from the student. The student is compensated for his or her time in the research labs and is expected to complete the entire eight week commitment. Each student will be evaluated mid-term on the basis of professionalism, eagerness to learn, and active engagement with the laboratory staff and researchers.

At the conclusion of the program, each participant is required to write a report describing their experiences during the eight week assistantship. Start dates are flexible and can run from mid-May to early August as long as eight consecutive weeks are served.