Sponsored by the MARC Branch of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, the Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) at Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine offers recent diverse college graduates a paid research experience with seasoned investigators in active and dynamic laboratories, and graduate coursework.
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The Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) provides an
outstanding environment for students who feel additional preparation in research is needed. PREP Scholars enjoy mentored research experience,
graduate courses, GRE workshops, and a variety of venues to interact with and learn from some of the best researchers in the world.
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Biomedical Research at CWRU
Researchers are leaders in discovery throughout
the School of Medicine. Mentors involve their trainees at the frontiers of biomedical research and medicine.
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Annual PREP Bowling Party
Each year, PREP Scholars enjoy a fun-filled, year-end bowling party with mentors and other graduate students.
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Application deadline has passed. Please check back in January 2014.