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FYI

Without external influence (mentoring, programs, etc...), the biggest predictor for standardized test scores is income.

• The Influence of Parent Education and Family Income on Child Achievement: The Indirect Role of Parental Expectations and the Home Environment. Davis-Kean, Pamela E. Journal of Family Psychology, Vol 19(2), Jun 2005, 294-304

• The relationship between income and subjective well-being: Relative or absolute? Diener, E., Sandvik, E., Seidlitz, L. et al. Soc Indic Res (1993) 28: 195.

• The relationships among achievement, low income, and ethnicity across six groups of Washington State students. ML Abbott, J Joireman Research Center Technical Report No. 1, 2001

APPLYING TO MEDICAL SCHOOL

1 - MCAT

2 - Enroll In Pathway Programs

3 - Additional Websites To Check Out

NIH Medical Research Scholars Program https://www.cc.nih.gov/training/mrsp/

• The Medical Research Scholars Program endeavors to be the premier training program for future clinician-scientists that advances health by inspiring careers in biomedical research.

• By engaging students in basic, clinical, or translational research investigations, a curriculum rich in didactics and professional development, and a robust mentorship and advising program,

• MRSP prepares its Scholars to become tomorrow’s leaders in medicine and biomedical research.

Eligibility

• The 12 month program is designed for students who are U.S. citizens and permanent residents who have a strong interest in conduction basic, clinical, translational, population health research and are currently enrolled in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year at an accredited medical, dental, or veterinary program.
• Dental and veterinary students: due to the integrated nature of the third and fourth (clinical) years, participation in the MRSP is recommended after you have completed your second or fourth year in school.

Curriculum

• Academic leadership training.

• Assigned and dedicated tutor

  • (year –long)
  • Access to NIH Clinical Center courses \such as Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research and the Ethical and Regulatory Aspects of Clinical Research.

• Lectures

  • on seminal basic, translational and clinical research topics that highlight the continuum of discovery,

  • as well as include issues in bioethics, science policy and emerging technologies.

• Training in clinical protocol development and the conduct of human subjects re‐ search.

• Participation in clinical rounds focusing on the research patient population in the NIH Clinical Center.

• Scholars participate in the full continuum of biomedical research—from bench investigations to population health.

• Dedicated lectures highlighting the continuum of discovery, to include bioethics, science policy and emerging technologies,

• Interactive case-centered Clinical Teaching Rounds with investigators presenting their research with participating patients and families,

• Journal Clubs.

• Training in clinical protocol development and the conduct of human subjects research.

• Monthly networking sessions with national renowned great teachers.

• Workshops in career-life balance, CV-writing, and interviewing

Housing

• The MRSP is a residential program and participants are required to live in the housing provided.
• Housing options include: One‐bedroom and studio apartments for single students are also located on the NIH campus.
• Married couples will reside in one‐bedroom apartments located on the NIH campus.
• All rents include utilities (gas/electric, and water), and apartments are furnished with the basics for living.
• Students are expected to provide their own linens.
• No pets are allowed.

Benefits

• Annual Stipend
• Furnished residential housing
• Relocation Allowance
• Funding support for conference travel, scientific courses, and textbooks

Deadlines

• The application cycle tends to be from October to January .