Students will provide assistance to under served populations, assist with the development and implementation of community based projects, and develop linkages among sites, students, and medical schools. This program seeks to address the needs of under served populations and vulnerable and will look favorably upon applications that deal with such populations. Each student will work under a recognized authority in clinical nutrition in a U.S. medical school or hospital. The internships will last eight weeks and usually will be scheduled in the summer. The aim of this program is to foster an interest among young researchers in lupus erythematosus.
Research is conducted under the supervision of an established investigator.
The student is responsible for locating a supervisor and lab. Projects may be basic, clinical, or psychosocial research and must be related to the causes, treatments, prevention, or cure of lupus. The prize recognizes the outstanding talents and future potential of a graduating female student who will practice or conduct research in the field of women's health. Eligible candidates must be enrolled at accredited US medical schools. Students must demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and the potential to make significant contributions in the field of women's health.