Sponsored by the MARC Branch of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, the Post-baccalaureate Research
Education Program at Case School of Medicine is designed to support recent underrepresented minority or disadvantaged
college graduates who are preparing for a career in biomedical research. The program offers a paid research
experience with seasoned investigators in active and dynamic laboratories. These faculty research mentors will provide strong training
in the practice and culture of science.
In addition, students will complete significant programming to strengthen academic preparation, to increase communication skills, and to
complete graduate school applications that will augment the research experience. Measurable outcomes include matriculation at Case and other
graduate programs, as well as indicators of science attitudes, coursework grades, and personal reflections of accomplishment. Successful
participants will be highly desirable to PhD programs nationwide.
Core Experience
Your core experience as a PREP Scholar is an introduction to research as a scientific apprentice. You'll participate as a paid technician
for 75% of your time and complete other PREP activities for the remainder of your effort. You will be matched with a funded investigator
in an area of your interest to experience research first-hand. Other developmental activities will be
tailored to your unique needs, including laboratory and technology training, formal coursework, written and oral communication skills,
and test-taking workshops.
Developmental Activities:
- You'll take specific coursework tailored to your needs, and tuition will be covered
- Your interviews will identify improvement areas that can then be strengthened by participation in
departmental seminars and journal clubs
- Your performance on standardized tests will be improved through GRE preparation workshops
- You'll meet monthly to present your work to each other and your mentors, as well as hear from visiting scientists
- You'll complete a course in the Responsible Conduct of Research
- You'll maintain regular contact with Dr. Alison Hall,
the Program Director, and Mr. Joseph Williams, the Program Coordinator
- You'll post progress on the PREP website's Scholar Hub
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