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Program Structure and Timeline

Research LabEach Scholars Program follows a tiered structure to support full participation and program completion by end of the M3 year.

EDUCATION: Mentored self-learning of advanced knowledge on selected topics, including literature,  videos, or educational modules.

PRACTICUM: Application of knowledge and skills gained through the Education Portion to solve healthcare and biomedical problems.

CAPSTONE: Generation of clinical, academic, or intellectual property, including a presentation, publication, peer education, software, etc.

 

Timeline

Students typically begin their program in the second semester of their M1 year, but it may be varied depending on the program requirements.

Below is a generalized timeline (please confirm the schedule with the program’s faculty lead).

M1 Year:

  • CUSM Scholars Program Information and Resources are released in Canvas with detailed information about each program.
  • Information Sessions are held to allow students to ask questions, gain a deeper understanding of program requirements, and connect with faculty leads prior to the application.
  • Applications open for enrollment, and students will be notified of acceptance/rejection into a program as soon as possible.

M1-M3 Year:

  • Students work to complete the Education, Practicum, and Capstone components of their program. (Please refer to specific Scholars Program syllabi for program schedule & deliverables.)

Summer Before M4 Year:

  • Students submit their final Capstone Project by the deadline.
    • Students must complete all aspects of the program, including submitting their Capstone project, prior to the deadline to receive institutional distinction. The deadline will be announced in advance and is typically in June prior to the start of their M4 year. Students who do not complete their program by the deadline will not receive institutional distinction; however, they can still complete their program during their M4 year and are encouraged to instead detail their efforts in their residency application “selected experiences.”