MSTAR Program

 

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Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR)

Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) program is a summer research opportunity that provides TCOM students (entering Year-II) an educational experience in aging-related research under the guidance of top experts in geriatrics and aging. Students participating in MSTAR gain an early introduction to research and academic experiences that they might not otherwise have during medical school. Students participate in research didactics, clinical shadowing in outpatient settings, community events, and have the opportunity to submit and present their work at a local, state, or national professional conference. This is a unique opportunity for early exposure to research and clinical experiences that strengthen the residency application.

PLAN

  • Program Dates: The planned program dates for 2026 are June 15 to July 10, 2026 (4 weeks).
  • Eligibility: Applicants must be TCOM students in good standing who will have completed Year-I by June 2026.
  • Applications: Completed applications forms are due midnight on Sunday, February 1, 2026 and require a transcript (official or unofficial).
  • Applicant selection is competitive. Students will be notified by March 2026 regarding selection.

APPLY

  • Download and complete the MSTAR 2025 Application.
  • Submit your completed application and a most recent (official or unofficial) TCOM transcript.
  • Use Subject Line: MSTAR 2026 Application.
  • Email to Jennifer Severance, PhD, Director of Education & Research, TCOM Dept. of Internal Medicine & Geriatrics, at Jennifer.Severance@unthealth.edu.

QUESTIONS

  • The MSTAR program is provided through the TCOM Department of internal Medicine & Geriatrics.
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