Research Opportunities

Medical students can participate in research opportunities through a variety of options that may span one month to several years, including:

• Individualized research projects for elective credit.
• Summer research with faculty mentors. UConn Health Medical/Dental Student Summer Research Program.
• The Fifth-Year Enrichment Program: Seek funding for a one year research experience typically following the second year of medical school. One possibility is available from the Center for Molecular Oncology. Other mechanisms include: Pathology Fellowship.
• In certain situations a student’s schedule may allow spending several months at another institution. Funding may come from the CMO Future Physician-Scientist/Clinical Investigator Career Development Award.
• Research in public and health care management through the M.D./M.P.H. combined degree program.
• Master of Science in Clinical and Translational Research.
• An M.D./Ph.D. requiring an additional three to five-year commitment.

Students are encouraged to contact the Director to discuss these opportunities further.

Andrew Arnold, M.D.

Director, Office of Physician-Scientist Career Development

Murray-Heilig Chair in Molecular Medicine