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SOAR: Student Opportunities for Academic Achievement Through Research Program

This competitive program provides full-time research internships to USC SOM medical students during the summer following their first year. The Student Opportunities for Academic Achievement Through Research (SOAR) program is sponsored by the Office of the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education and allows USC SOM medical students to conduct research under the direction of an established scientist.

Program Components

This is a full-time research internship provided by basic science and clinical faculty which constitutes an important element of a well-rounded medical education.  Students will learn how basic research integrates with clinical practice, moving science from “bench-to-bedside”. SOAR Interns work closely with a faculty mentor in a research area aligned with their professional interest. The program provides an opportunity for students to get involved in a research project to which they can make a positive contribution.

Students are required to present their research to faculty and their peers during the Graduate Student Seminar series in the fall following their research experience and to present a poster in the spring semester at the USC SOM-Palmetto Health research event. Furthermore, students have the opportunity to earn a certificate in Advanced Training in Translational Research.

Program details

Information for Faculty Mentors

Student and Faculty Applications for Summer 2019 will open November 1st

To learn more, please contact Samantha Renaud at 803-216-3382 or email@example.com.
