If a letter from the Dean's Office is requested, download and fill out the Biosketch form and bring the completed form to the Office for Student Affairs. This site includes information about UVa's summer research program for UVa medical students and well as national programs. The University of Virginia Department of Family Medicine sponsors a limited number of summer preceptorships to enable students to work with a family physician of their choice for eight weeks. Reimbursement for summer tuition is done at the successful completion of the 8 weeks by turning in the receipt to the Dept. of Family Medicine.
Many opportunities are available.
See this site for opportunities. The National Health Service Corp offers students the opportunity to train on interpdisciplinary teams and acquire the skills to provide culturally competent care. MAP Reader's Digest International Fellowships are for students who are considering a career in international health in the context of medical missions. Federal Research and Education Opportunities Sites include various federal departments and National Institutes of Health. Formed in 1991, its mission is to foster international health medical education in four program areas - curriculum, clinical training, career development, and international education policy.