Positions: 1

Timeline: May - August

Eligibility: All undergraduate students who can illustrate interest in neurotrauma research are eligible to apply.

Application: The application is LIVE.

Application materials include current resume/CV (including GPA) and 1 page, single spaced personal statement explaining the candidates interest in neurotrauma and how the position relates to future career goals. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview with Dr. Laura Ngwenya.

Applicants are encouraged to apply to the SURF-Neuro and RISE UP programs if eligible.

Position Type: The selected Fellow will be expected to work 30 - 40 hours a week for 8 - 10 weeks in a laboratory setting. The Fellow will receive a stipend.

Description: The Translational Neurotrauma Laboratory in the UC Department of Neurosurgery is offers an Undergraduate Neurotrauma Summer Research Fellowship. The Fellow will work in Dr. Laura Ngwenya's lab conducting experiments using a rodent model of traumatic brain injury. For more information on current work in the Translational Neurotrauma Laboratory, interested applicants are encouraged to visit the website here.

Successful candidates will demonstrate an excellent academic record, are self-motivated and well organized, and have an interest in neurosurgery and neurotrauma.

Neuroscience MSSP Description (2023)

Note: Neurosurgery participation in the Neuroscience MSSP Program will be limited to the Endovascular Division. Students interested in working with other Divisions in the Department are encouraged to apply to the Neurosurgery MSSRP which includes the option to work with any Division.

Please follow this link for more information on the Neuroscience MSSP Program.

Positions: 2

Eligibility: All University of Cincinnati M1 students entering their first summer may apply.

Position Type: 3 month position. Stipend is $3,000 paid in 2 installments (mid-June and end of summer.) Students will also have $1,500 available for presenting research (eg. travel, printing materials, etc.)

Application: Interested students must follow the guidelines below:

1. Contact potential faculty mentors.
2. Work with selected faculty mentor to develop a project proposal.
3. Complete the CommonApp (required documents include CV, completed proposal, and personal statements.)

Required Activities: In addition to research activities with faculty mentor, MSSRP students will be required to present at:

1. Department of Neurosurgery Research Symposium (held in June.)
2. Research & Service Symposium

Suggested Activities: Students are encouraged to participate in:

1. UCGNI Neuroscience Research Day
2. Research 101

    

Description:

The Cincinnati Neurosurgery Gap Year Scholars Program is a year-long opportunity for two medical students who are committed to a career in neurosurgery and are seeking additional support and experience before applying for residency.

The program is specifically designed for students from DO and MD programs that do not have a home neurosurgery residency, and takes place between the OMS3/M3 and OMS4/M4 years.

Through a combination of research, clinical exposure, and mentorship, the program helps students strengthen their residency applications while gaining meaningful experience in academic neurosurgery.

The Cincinnati Neurosurgery Gap Year Scholars Program is a joint effort between the Departments of Neurosurgery at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and the University of Cincinnati.

Eligibility:

• Must have completed core OMS3/M3 rotations prior to the start date, including at least one month of general or subspecialty surgery.
• Must have passed USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Level 2 prior to the start date.
• Must be enrolled in a COCA- or LCME-accredited DO or MD program without a home neurosurgery residency.
• Must have a declared interest in neurosurgery.

Application: The application may by accessed by clicking here.

A complete application includes:

• CV
• USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Level 2 score report
• Two letters of recommendation (one from the Dean of the College of Medicine and preferably one from an attending neurosurgeon). Letter from Dean should address your academic performance and standing among peers.
• Letter of commitment from the student’s matriculating College of Medicine
• One-page personal statement describing the candidate’s interest in neurosurgery and how participation in this program will support professional development
• One-page research statement describing the candidate’s research interests, proposed focus areas for the year, and potential faculty mentors from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Department of Neurological Surgery

Position Type: 12 – month, full-time.

Financial Support:

Each participant receives $50,000 in funding, which may be used toward:

• Medical school tuition (if enrolled during the program year)
• Living expenses (housing, food, etc.)
• Travel to scientific meetings

Research-related expenses are covered by the sponsoring lab or principal investigator.

Description: The UC Department of Neurosurgery M3 Research Fellowship is intended for medical students finishing their 3rd year of medical school and intending to apply for neurosurgery residency. Selected fellows will participate in research projects and neurosurgery educational activities to expand their knowledge of neurosurgery and to make them more competitive when applying to Neurosurgery residency programs.

In this position, participants will have the opportunity to be a part of a variety of research projects in the Department. These projects span database and retrospective studies, clinical trials, data science studies, and basic science laboratory work. Projects may be within any of the subspecialties within neurosurgery. The Fellow will be expected to participate in multiple publications and present their research at local, regional, and national meetings.

The Scholar will be responsible for maintaining excellent departmental research citizenship by actively participating in Grand Rounds, Journal Clubs, Research Division Meetings, local and national meetings, among other activities.

The ideal candidate is committed to Neurosurgery as a career, dedicated to a full year of research, highly self-motivated, able to work under conditions of varying supervision, flexible, and have an exemplary academic record.

Positions: variable

Program Start: July 1

Eligibility:

• Must have completed core OMS3/M3 rotations prior to the start date, including at least one month of general or subspecialty surgery.
• Must have passed USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Level 2 prior to the start date.
• Must be enrolled in a COCA or LCME accredited DO or MD program.
• Must have a declared interest in neurosurgery

Application: The application may be accessed by clicking here.

A complete application includes:

• CV
• USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Level 2 score report
• One Letter of recommendation. A letter of recommendation from the Dean or Office of Student Affairs that addresses your academic performance and standing among peers is optional but highly encouraged
• Letter of commitment from the student’s matriculating College of Medicine
• One-page personal statement describing the candidate’s interest in neurosurgery and how participation in this program will support professional development
• One-page research statement describing the candidate’s research interests, proposed focus areas for the year, and potential faculty mentors from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Department of Neurological Surgery

Position Type: 12 – month, full-time.

Financial Support: The Research Development Year Scholar is a volunteer position. A small stipend for living expenses may be available depending on Departmental budgeting.