Mayo Clinic Otolaryngology 2022 Medical Student Research Fellowship Program – Worldwide
Applications are now open for the Mayo Clinic Otolaryngology 2022 Medical Student Research Fellowship Program. The Mayo Clinic Department of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery offers a research fellowship to medical school students and recent graduates that provides an opportunity for participants to work within our research program to advance patient care.
You will have the chance to fully immerse yourself in the research component of clinical practice as a research fellow, which will provide you with invaluable experience and training for your future career.
You will create a research plan, meet with departmental statisticians to create a statistical plan, and have a timeline for your fellowship as part of the program. Additionally, you’ll present to the department’s Research Committee, which aids fellows in achieving their research objectives and gaining presentational experience. Fellows also help with ongoing projects, database administration, and data collection.
The number of publications and projects that each fellow can work on directly relates to their drive and productivity. The department supports fellows taking on leadership responsibilities and being the first author on their major projects.
Accessibility
The Department of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery offers two full-time, paid fellowship positions, including:
- Salary
- Benefits
- Relocation stipend
- Funding to attend and present at national conferences
These positions are offered to candidates from groups that are underrepresented in medicine — such as Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native American, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander — or who demonstrate a significant financially or educationally disadvantaged background.
With a rolling application process, the department may provide up to two additional unrestricted positions for candidates who have comparable independent funding, such as from a home institution or grant, for durations up to one academic year.
Fellowship components
The program runs for 12 calendar months beginning in June or July of the program year.
Didactics
The fellowship includes a week-long, intensive research bootcamp covering topics such as:
- Statistics 101
- Health care disparities
- How to choose a mentor
Eligibility for the Mayo Clinic Otolaryngology 2022 Medical Student Research Fellowship Program
- Candidates with a bachelor’s degree who are either enrolled in medical school or have graduated from medical school within one calendar year of applying to the program are eligible for these one-year fellowship positions. Students in any year of medical school are encouraged to apply, but preference is given to those in their third and fourth years. There is no need for prior research expertise.
- Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Excel’s fundamental spreadsheet and word processing features. Highly desirable candidates will have knowledge of data management tools like Excel and RedCap, electronic medical records (Epic), and possibly some experience with fundamental statistical software. Please note that statistical expertise is not necessary for the department’s research projects because it works with two master level statisticians.
How to Apply
Motivated medical students interested in immersive academic research can apply for the Mayo Clinic Otolaryngology Medical Student Research Fellowship program.
Fill out and submit the following to apply:
- Application worksheet, available via email from program coordinator Jessica O’Neill at [email protected].
- A one-page personal statement highlighting your interest in the program. Please include information about your status as a member of an underrepresented group in the personal statement, if applicable.
- Resume or CV (examples provided on request).
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Current medical school transcript (unofficial is acceptable).
