The University of Toledo

UTCOM Summer Research Preceptorships

This experience is an introduction to the research aspects of a medical career and the ways in which modern research is conducted. The student will work side by side with a faculty member, performing a variety of lab or clinical techniques and experiments. Opportunities to participate in ongoing clinical research projects will also be available. The work will vary with each student, depending on the research interests of the investigator. College of Medicine Faculty are invited to submit applications for student summer research which are then reviewed by the Summer Research Committee. If students have an area of interest, they can contact a faculty member to request that they submit an application identifying them as the summer student on the project. The list of approved research projects will be available in February 2012. Each student will be required to submit an abstract and participate in a Summer Research Symposium on Friday, July 27, 2012.

 

**This is a UTCOM sponsored academic program and as such you will be eligible to receive liability insurance through The University of Toledo**

 

Program Dates: 10 weeks, Tuesday, May 22- Friday, July 27, 2012

 

Compensation:  $9 hourly rate/up to 40 hours per week

 

Eligibility:

• UTCOM medical students who are in good academic standing.
• Number of participants selected will be determined by available funding.
• Students may only participate in one of the UTCOM Summer Educational Opportunities, but may apply to multiple programs.

 

Application Requirements:

• Please indicate your interest in participating in research by completing the on-line application by March 20
• Applicants must complete a FAFSA form to determine eligibility for Federal Work Study funding. 

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 Approved Projects (as of 3/13/12)

Use the online application to indicate your interest in participating in research. Click on the titles below to view a description of each project.

Please note:  A secondary call for proposals has gone out so there is a possibility that more projects will be added to the list below. 

Assessment of hypertension management and barriers to patient care in the NW Ohio underinsured population attending free clinic (added 3/13)

Breast Reconstruction Outcomes at UTMC: A Prospective Evaluation of the Effect of Documented Patient Education

Clinical Studies of Renal Transplantation Immunosuppression at UTMC

Deregulation of Chromatin Remodeling in Melanoma

Development of a Rodent Model of Blast -Induced Traumatic Brain Injury (added 3/13)

Development of a Rodent Model of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (added 3/13)

Evolution of RNA Viruses (added 3/8)

Inflammatory properties of platelet microparticle

1) Maximum Venous Outflow as a Metric for Quantifying Venous Obstruction in Patients with Iliofemoral Deep Vein Thrombosis and/or 2) A review of use and retrieval rates for IVC Filters, a single center experience

Medicolegal concerns: Influence on Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine

Pain Scores among ED Patients: Correlation with Desire for Pain Medication

Preclinical Evaluation of Photodynamic Therapy for the Treatment of Chronic Sinusitis

A preliminary neuroimaging study of the development of PTSD following a motor vehicle accident

Retrospective Chart Review of Depressed Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department (added 3/13)

Studies in Kidney Paired Donation

A Technique for Wound Closure in Implantable Pacemakers and Pain Devices: A Retrospective Review at the University of Toledo Medical Center (added 3/13)

Unique genetic characteristics of USA300 isolates of community-acquired, methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CAMRSA)

Validity of a 12-minute walking test to assess functional capacity in Phase II cardiac rehab patients

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Past research projects by UT College of Medicine students:

2010-23rd Annual Medical Research Forum

2009-22nd Annual Medical Research Forum

2008-21st Annual Medical Research Forum

2007-20th Annual Medical Research Forum

2006-19th Annual Medical Research Forum

For More Information Contact:

Dawn Durivage
Assistant Director for Student Professional Development
Office of Student Affairs
Phone: (419) 383-6058
Email: dawn.durivage@utoledo.edu

 

Website: http://www.utoledo.edu/studentaffairs/hsc/summeropp/index.html