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Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) Program

American Federation For Aging Research (AFAR)

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • 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.

Application Details

  • 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

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