Welcome Penn Med Students!
If you are thinking about conducting research during medical school, you've come to the right place! This website has been designed to help Penn medical students navigate the many research options available. Here you can learn more about:
PSOM Research Opportunities Database
Finding Mentors & Projects
Scholarly Pursuit/Scholarly Year Research
Frequently Asked Questions
Getting Started in Research: A Guide for Penn MS1's
-
Aug-Dec
Self Assessment
What are your research interests, goals, etc. -
Sept-Jan
Information Gathering
Attend Info Sessions | PSOM Opps Database -
Oct-Feb
Exploration & Finding Mentor
Meet with potential mentors; 1:1 appts with Dr. Neuman -
Jan-March
Apply
Work on submitting application(s) -
Feb-April
Decision Making
If you have multiple options, this is the time to make decisions -
April-May
Prepare for Summer
Read and prepare for the work you will be doing -
June-July
Start Research
Conduct 8 weeks of summer research
Please reach out if you have any questions during the process, we are here to help!
Dr. Mark Neuman, Associate Faculty Director of Medical Student Scholarship & Research
Francia Portacio, Associate Director, Combined Degree & Physician Scholar Programs
Updates
- Recommendation for Summer Research Stipend Monday, July 31, 2023
-
Intro to Research at Penn Info Session: Who? What? Where? When? and Why?
Thursday, August 24, 2023
If you missed our Intro to Research at Penn Info Session, please check out the recording.
- Scholarly Year Info Session Tuesday, October 17, 2023