Application Process for Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) Program Is Open
The 2017 MSTAR Program provides medical students with an enriching experience in aging-related research and geriatrics, with the mentorship of top experts in the field. This program provides students to research and academic experiences early in their training that they might not otherwise have during medical school. Administered by AFAR and the National Institute on Aging (NIA), the MSTAR program encourages medical students, particularly budding researchers, to consider a career in academic geriatrics by awarding short-term scholarships.
Students participate in an eight- to twelve-week (or 2-3 months, depending on the training site) structured research, clinical, and didactic program in geriatrics, appropriate to their level of training and interests. Most scholars will do their training and research during the summer months. They will also be invited to submit an abstract to present a poster at the Annual Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society in Orlando, Florida, May 3 – 5, 2018. The deadline for applications is January 27, 2017.
To learn more about the MSTAR program, click here.