PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) supports basic and clinical research directed to the causes, prevention, and treatment for cardiovascular, pulmonary, and hematological diseases.  Summer research training opportunities in these areas are available at UTMB for talented, under-represented minority undergraduate and medical students.  Each student will work closely with a NIH funded UTMB faculty member on an exciting research project directed to area of interest of the NHLBI.  In order to bolster the already short supply of minority biomedical researchers, we believe that by providing this opportunity, underrepresented students may become interested in pursuing a career in medical biomedical research.  All trainees will participate in scientific seminars, workshops, or clinical conferences that will be held throughout the summer.  At the conclusion of the program, each student will present their research at a scientific symposium held on campus.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate Students:

• A legal residence within the United States or citizenship
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Completed Application Form (see link below)
• College Transcripts
• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation

Applications available online.  To request an application by mail or email, send a request to Driana Urbina, Business Coordinator at durbina@utmb.edu.

Click here for Undergraduate Application

UTMB Medical Students:

• *Completed Application Form (see link below)
• Medical Transcript
• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
• Personal Statement

Applications available online.  To request an application by email, send a request to Driana Urbina, Business Coordinator at durbina@utmb.edu.  *The form can also be obtained from Ms. Urbina in the Office of Student Affairs and Admissions Suite 1.206 Ashbel Smith Building.

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PROGRAM DATES
Undergrduate Students: 10 Weeks, June 4 – August 10, 2012
Medical Students: 8 Weeks, May 7 – June 29, 2012

STIPENDS
Undergraduate Students – A stipend (up to 10 weeks) will be provided to cover living expenses such as housing, room, and board.  Travel allowance will also be provided.

Medical Students – A stipend will be provided to cover living expenses such as housing, room, and board.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Medical Students - All application materials must be received by March 1, 2012.
Undergraduate Students - All application materials must be received by February 1, 2012.

Applications must be mailed to the address listed below:

Special Programs – NHLBI
Office of Student Affairs and Admissions
The University of Texas Medica Branch
301 University Boulevard
1.206 Ashbel Smith Bldg.
Galveston, TX 77555-1308

For more information, please contact:
Lisa Cain, Ph.D., Director
Medical School Enrichment Programs
(409) 772-1212
Idcain@utmb.edu

Driana Urbina
Business Coordinator
Office of Student Affairs and Admissions
(409) 772-6063
durbina@utmb.edu