This academic medicine program is offered to entering medical students who want to acquire a strong research background without the formal structure of a degree granting program. Students in the program work with dedicated faculty in the basic sciences and clinical research departments. The program provides students with three 12-week periods for research over three years. With the aid of a faculty sponsor, students are expected to write a publishable paper or prepare an honors thesis . There are 20 positions available in the program each year.
Students apply during the first year in medical school.
The program is open to students attending both the Syracuse and Binghamton clinical campuses. Summer Research Medical students are encouraged to engage in research on an informal basis under the supervision of faculty members with whom they share common interests. A detailed description of Health Science Center faculty research projects can be found in Research in Progress, available from the Office of Student Admissions. Many students pursue research projects during the summer between the first and second years of medical school. Students may receive a stipend for their participation in a project or may pursue the formal approval process required to receive academic credit.