Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) Program

American Federation For Aging Research (AFAR)

Age/Grade Level:
MD/PhD students
Financial Need:
Not Mentioned
Other Academic Requirements:
Have successfully completed one year of medical school at a U.S. institution by June 2016.
Residence:
Permanent resident ( or U.S citizen)
Citizenship:
U.S citizen (or permanent resident)
College:
Have successfully completed one year of medical school at a U.S. institution
Major/Career:
Medical students
Miscellaneous:
Please note that applicants must have a faculty sponsor/mentor to apply
Other Benefits:
This program is an eight- to twelve-week structured research, clinical, and didactic program in geriatrics, created to encourages medical students to consider a career in academic geriatrics. The program aims to introduce students to research and academic experiences early in their training that they might not have in medical school.

Judging Criteria:
Selection will be based on academic excellence, interest in geriatrics, and potential for success.
Transcript:
Not required
Resume/Activity List:
Not required
Other Materials:
- A completed application form- Faculty Form- NIH-style biosketch