- Planning 4th Year
- Residency/Application
- Personal Statement
- VSLO Short Bio
- Interviewing for Residency
- Matching Programs
- Advice From Upperclassmen
- How to Find Research
- CV/Transcripts
- Residency Letter of Recommendation
- Away Rotation Letters of Recommendation
- Archived Videos of Programs and Class Meetings
Planning 1st Summer
This page is a resource to assist first year medical students with planning their summer. The below information will help you find funding and enrichment opportunities. Karen Shulik, Program Coordinator for Career Advising, is available to assist you in planning your summer. Prior to scheduling an appointment, please review the available resources provided on this site. Click here to schedule an appointment.
Research Opportunities
Below are listed some specific resources for summer experiences . Please also explore the general Research/Education Opportunities tab to the left for more information.
- External Summer Research Opportunities The external list can be searched by program, area of focus and includes link to program's website. This list is maintained by the Office of Student Affairs & Career Advising.
- Underrepresented Minority Student Opportunities To encourage diversity in medical education and in the physician profession, there are a number of research programs and internships which are eager to recruit students underrepresented in medicine.
- Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship (MSSRF) DUCoM offers paid Summer Research Fellowships for first-year medical students under the direction of a Drexel University faculty member. Previous research experience is helpful but not required.
Community Health & Enrichment Opportunities
- External Community Opportunities- This is a list of opportunities available outside of Drexel. The external list can be searched by program, area of focus and includes link to program's website. This list is maintained by the Office of Student Affairs & Career Advising. Please email us with any additional opportunities that should be listed on this page.
- Bridging the Gaps Summer Internship - Drexel University College of Medicine BTG Community Health Internship Program is a seven-week, paid, summer internship for graduate-level students in the health disciplines, providing non-clinical heath related services to underserved populations, while incorporating interdisciplinary training on the psychosocial issues affecting health and the delivery of healthcare.
International Opportunities
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PRIOR TO SETTING UP AN INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE, STUDENTS SHOULD FIRST MEET WITH Dr. Nielufar Varjavand nv25@drexel.edu.
- Drexel University College of Medicine Office of Global Health Education(OGHE) - The OGHE manages the college of medicine's global learning programs. Drexel medical students can participate in Drexel-organized experiences as well as opportunities offered by other approved programs based in the United States and abroad. The Office of Global Health Education helps students plan a safe, healthy and enriching experience that matches their temperament and future goals.
Volunteer Opportunities
Consider continuing volunteer work from the school year during the summer. With many students away, there is a greater need for students and more opportunities. For example, the HOP clinics are always looking for more volunteers over the summer.
Post 1st year summer experiences
- Class of 2024 Summer Experience Survey
- Class of 2023 Summer Experience Survey
- Class of 2022 Summer Experience Survey
- Class of 2021 Summer Experience Survey