Summer Opportunities
The summer following the first year of medical school provides an opportunity for students to participate in research experiences both at the University of Minnesota and outside. The resources below aid students in the planning and search for individual student experiences. If you would like to add an opportunity, please email the content provider listed below.
Guide for 1st Year Medical Students
Introduction on how to go about finding your own research opportunity for the summer following your first year.
Internal Summer Opportunities
A variety of summer opportunities including research opportunities at UMN. Most are timed specifically for the 9-week break following the first year of medical school. Both paid and unpaid activities are listed. Funding for unpaid summer research may be available through other resources, including the Minnesota Medical Foundation.
External Opportunities
Summer opportunities outside of UMN.
International Opportunities
(X.500 login required)
Other Resources
Links to organizations and foundations with the purpose of supporting medical students in a variety of capacities.
Class 2007 Post Summer Survey (PDF)
Information and survey results related to the summer 2004 experiences of the Medical School Class of 2007.
The content editor for this page is Scott Davenport, davin016@umn.edu, (612) 624-8601
