Pediatric and Reconstructive Urology Medical Student Research Fellowship

The Pediatric and Reconstructive Urology Medical Student Research Fellowship at the University of Colorado is a one-year, mentored research position offered annually to one qualified medical student interested in pursuing a urology residency. This position is open to medical students who have completed at least two years of medical school and are able to dedicate a year to research (as part of their medical school program, between MS3-MS4, or after MS4, if not immediately entering residency). Applicants are considered on a rolling basis. Priority is given to CU medical students, underrepresented minorities, and women interested in urology. 

The research fellowship is equally divided between University Hospital and Children’s Hospital Colorado, where fellows participate in innovative research projects in reconstructive urology and pediatric urology throughout the year. By participating in and leading innovative research studies and attending urology residency teaching rounds, student fellows learn the fundamentals of urology and what it takes to be a physician scientist. Fellows build strong relationships while working directly with and receiving mentorship from the world renown faculty at one of the strongest urology programs in the nation. Research fellow responsibilities include IRB application preparation and submission, management of clinical studies, abstract and manuscript production, and presentations at urology conferences. Past fellows have consistently achieved presentations at national and regional meetings, first-author publications in top journals, and have matched into their desired residency positions each year. 

Our medical student research fellowship program is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. We aspire to build a team that thrives on diversity, equity, inclusion, and community engagement; strives to eliminate social injustices and health disparities through measurable commitments, strategic, systemic, and sustainable systems of accountability; and demonstrates trust and respect for ALL through inclusive practices and policies. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, and all veterans. 

To apply, please submit an updated CV and letter of interest. After submitting your application, you will be invited via email to complete an anonymous short on-line survey. Anonymous survey responses cannot be linked to applications. We request that you complete the survey to help our program assess our reach and goal attainment regarding the promotion of this opportunity. 

For more information about this opportunity follow this link or PURE@cuanschutz.edu.