M.D./Ph.D. Program
: Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities

The University of Toledo Health Science Campus offers two distinct summer undergraduate research opportunities. The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) sponsored by the College of Graduate Studies is intended for students with a genuine interest in pursuing experimental research careers in biological science; this program introduces prospective graduate students to current biomedical research at UT. The Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) sponsored by the College of Medicine is designed to attract well-qualified pre-med students to UT and to expose them to the medical school curriculum. Prospective M.D./Ph.D. students are highly encouraged to participate in the SURF program sponsored by the College of Graduate Studies to gain a better understanding of the diverse and unique research opportunities at the Health Science Campus of the University of Toledo.

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) sponsored by the College of Graduate Studies 
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) sponsored by the College of Graduate Studies provides undergraduate students with opportunities for independent research in an environment that encourages friendly and productive interactions between the students and faculty supervisors. The program is intended for students with a genuine interest in pursuing experimental research careers in biomedical science. A limited number of openings are available on a competitive basis. Each accepted student will receive a stipend in the amount of  $3,500 for a 10-week period of full-time research. Applications are due by February 2, 2007 with all applicants being notified of their acceptance status no later than March 23, 2007.

Some important features for students interested in the program are:

• Hands-on research experience
• State of the art equipment
• Modern campus in a safe suburban area
• Internationally recognized faculty
• Low student to faculty ratio
• Student stipends available
   

The College of Graduate Studies on the Health Science Campus of the University of Toledo offers four distinct tracks in the Biomedical Sciences program to incoming students: Cancer Biology , Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases ,  Infection, Immunity and Transplantation and Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders. Participants in the SURF can choose an area of biomedical research provided by one of the three Ph.D. programs and can experience experimental and cutting edge biomedical research opportunities at the University of Toledo.

Find out more about the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship and the areas of study available through this program by visiting the SURF homepage. Applications for admission to SURF can be downloaded as a .pdf file, printed, and mailed to the SURF. For more information, e-mail the SURF at gradstudies@utoledo.edu or call 419.383.4117. Please mail information or questions to the following address:

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
College of Graduate Studies
Mail Stop #1042
Health Science Campus
The University of Toledo
3000 Arlington Avenue
Toledo, OH   43614-2598

Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) sponsored by the College of Medicine

The Summer Undergraduate Research Program sponsored by the College of Medicine is designed to attract well-qualified pre-med students to the Health Science Campus of the University of Toledo and expose them to medical school curriculum. During the ten-week summer program, the students participated in various medical classes, patient interviewing, and an introduction to problem based learning. Find out more about the Summer Undergraduate Research Program sponsored by the College of Medicine by emailing the College of Medicine Office of Admissions at admissions@utoledo.edu or call 419.383.4229. Simply provide your and name and address when requesting an application for the program. Please mail information or questions to the following address:

Admissions Office
Summer Undergraduate Research Programs
College of Medicine
Mail Stop #1043
Health Science Campus
The University of Toledo
3000 Arlington Avenue
Toledo, Ohio 43614-2598