PATHWAYS EXPLORE: Global Health Molecular Medicine Clinical & Translational Research Health Professions Education Summer Opportunities 2014 Health & Society Curriculum Ambassadors MSTAR

Pathways Explore Dr. Susan Masters, PhD Dr. Maxine Papadakis, MD Reflections on the many uses of summer Welcome!

Pathways Explore Pathways Explore Showcase & Dean’s Prize Awards Monday, January 6 3 – 5PM, MU Gym because the best resource is your colleagues

Pathways Explore Matt Trojnar, Program Manager Pathways to Discovery Exploring Summer Opportunities at UCSF

Pathways Explore op·por·tu·ni·ty/ˌäpərˈt(y)o͞onitē/ Noun: – A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something – A chance for progress or advancement Synonyms: opening, chance, break

Pathways Explore Research MMP: Bench CTR: Clinical/translational H&S: Social science, health services HPE: Education Topic based: Global health issue, health disparities, aging, primary care GH: International work H&S: Systems, advocacy, or policy projects HPE: Curriculum development

Pathways Explore No commitment to a pathway required In choosing an opportunity, think about Skills you’d like to acquire Your interests and career goals How you’d like to contribute to health and medicine

Pathways Explore Contact: V. Mylo Schaaf, MD MPH DTMH Global Health

The Explore Option in the Global Health Pathway For UCSF medical students without an official GH Pathway commitment Supports students investigating GH through short-term clinical or research work (1 to 3 months) Usually choose research in summer after first year Additional opportunities (especially clinical) during the elective periods of 4 th year All such students who seek funding, credit, or plan research should see a GH advisor

Going Abroad Start early Funding deadline April 15 for summer (RAPtr) No need for credit in summer after year 1 Student-designed research takes extra prep time (IRB) me for a meeting: Lots of information online (GH Pathway with links to opportunities, funding, safe travel & requirements)

Pathways Explore Contact: Dan Lowenstein, MD or Urmimala Sarkar, MD Summer Research Check out the RAPtr Website for info!

Alicia Fernandez, MD Pathways Explore

Eligibility Students from health disparities backgrounds interested in research Non HDP students interested in health disparities research Mentored research with outstanding faculty Career mentoring and leadership skill development program Conference travel funding

Pathways Explore Contact: Tracy Fulton, Chandler Mayfield Anna Chang, Bridges Director Curriculum Ambassador Bridges Program

Curriculum Ambassador Bridges Program: GOALS Provide an 8-week summer lab to test out new ideas and structures for the UCSF Bridges Curriculum. Immerse students in workplace learning experiences in order to provide real-time input to the Bridges design process. Engage and support students, faculty, and staff to identify needs of the systems in which they are working in order to design new learning experiences and assessment tools. ~15 Ambassadors, in teams of 2-4, will work with team on project, and liaise with Bridges design groups

The Philip R. Lee Fellowship Program Pathways Explore Contact: Daniel Dohan, PhD IHPS Associate Director for Training and Development

PRL Fellowship Sponsor: Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies (PRL - IHPS) Foci: Health policy & services research; health policy & law; quality & systems improvement projects; disparities Faculty mentors at IHPS Follow standard RAPtr application process; reviewers will identify PRL-eligible applicants Typically, 1-2 PRL Fellows/year To discuss individual projects, contact IHPS Training Coordinator Jessaca Machado:

Pathways Explore Contact: Rebecca Sudore: MSTAR Program: MSTAR: Medical Student Training in Aging Research

MSTAR Stipend: ~ $1,748/mo Mentored research with leading investigators – Focus on aging and the care of older adults – Can include basic, clinical, or health services research Clinical and didactic experiences Students present at professional meetings – Regional and/or American Geriatrics Society meeting Excellent ratings and track record – Multiple papers with MSTAR students as first authors – Several Dean’s Prize finalists for best student research

MSTAR Separate application: DUE JANUARY 31 6 slots available Very popular program nationally – Have been contacted by > 20 outside students for 2014 Interested students encouraged to contact program director ASAP:

Other Opportunities Preceptorships MCAT Teaching Tobacco-Focused Pathways Explore Fellowship Family Medicine preceptorships and research Primary care preceptorship + community project Homeless health research Summer Camp for kids service learning

How to Make This Decision Calvin Chou, MD PhD

Resources Handouts and the PowerPoint from this session Need help making a good decision? Try using the Ottawa Personal Decision Guide Learn more about Pathways : Join PTD lists:

Pathways Explore Pathways Explore Showcase & Dean’s Prizes Monday, January 6, 3 – 5PM Get the real scoop from the horse’s mouth – the MS2’s!

Pathways Explore Summer Research Opportunities Q&A Follow Up sessions Wednesday, January 29, 5 – 6:30 PM (TLC Rooms)