The Summer Training in Research (STIR) Program is designed to give pre-medical students a deeper insight into the field of medicine, including public health disparities. Participants will learn how to pursue a specific research problem under the supervision of a Miller School of Medicine faculty member and will present their research findings at a Research Symposium at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. The seven-week program will begin Monday, June 3, 2024 - Friday, July 19, 2024.
The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is committed to diversity, inclusion, and community engagement. This is an inclusive program, and all are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to those who are the first in their family to go to college and/or medical school.
Program Benefits
Gain laboratory experience conducting clinical research.
Learn to structure, design, and present research posters.
Professional and career development.
Networking with faculty, residents, and medical students.
No cost for accepted students to attend.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible to apply, applicants must meet the following requirements:
US citizen, US permanent resident, or DACA recipient.
College junior, senior, master’s student, or recent college or master’s graduate (within the last two years).
Completed at least two years of undergraduate science or premed coursework (must have taken Organic Chemistry).
Minimum overall GPA of 3.2.
Research experience preferred.
Accepted students MUST live at the Lakeside Village on the University of Miami Coral Gables Campus for the duration of the program.
No cost for accepted students to attend.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: March 1, 2024
Decision Notification: March 15, 2024
Program Dates: June 3, 2024 – July 19, 2024
How to Apply
Only COMPLETE applications will be reviewed. ALL supporting documents must be submitted by the application deadline (no exceptions). Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Write a Personal Statement (maximum of 400 words) explaining why you wish to participate in the Summer Training in Research Program. Be sure to highlight your personal and professional goals, any research experience, and personal attributes that would be deemed desirable for a career in medicine.
Additional Required Documents:
Copy of Unofficial Transcript(s)
Current Resume/CV
Copy of government issued photo ID or university student ID card
(2) Letters of Recommendation
IMPORTANT: Letters of recommendation should be submitted on an official letterhead and at least one letter must come from a science professor. All letters of recommendation must be emailed by the recommender directly to the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement at diversityoffice@med.miami.edu by March 1, 2024, to be considered.
