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External Research Opportunities

Medical Student Research and Scholarly Activity Registration

Heritage College Policy 2.22 requires all medical students to conduct research and scholarly activities under a mentor's direction and register these activities with the Office of Research and Grants through Salesforce. Students must ensure all requirements are met before starting any research or scholarly activity.

Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) Information:

Unregistered activities in Salesforce will not be considered for Research Distinction on the MSPE. Details about eligible activities for Research Distinction on the MSPE can be found here.

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The listed research opportunities are not exhaustive and are primarily for Ohio programs, typically for the summer between Years 1 and 2. Visit program websites and contact program representatives for more information and to verify deadlines.

For additional opportunities, search the AAMC Research and Training Opportunities database via the link below.

Last updated: 3/04/2025

Program NameTopic AreaDeadline
Akron Children's Hospital, The Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute ACH Academic Immersion Scholars ProgramClinical ResearchDecember 13, 2024
Chalmers P. Wylie Veterans Outpatient Clinic VA Clinic Quality and Research (CQR) ExperienceQuality ImprovementDeadline Extended to Noon EST on March 6, 2025
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Summer Musculoskeletal Outcomes Research FellowshipClinical Musculoskeletal ResearchMarch 1, 2025

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Research Fellowship

Program Flyer

List of Summer 2025 Research Experiences

Basic Science, Biomedical, or Clinical ResearchFebruary 29, 2025
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Research OpportuntiesBasic Science, Biomedical, or Clinical Research

N/A - Contact PI for Information

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Kettering Health Grandview Orthopedic Surgery Residency Summer Research FellowshipOrthopedicsMarch 1, 2025
The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's HospitalVariesReview Principal Investigator Profiles (Dates TBD by PI)

Nationwide Children's Hospital Center for Injury Research and Policy

Program Flyer

Injury (Options Provided)January 27, 2025
Nationwide Children's Hospital Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Management Summer Research InternshipAnesthesiology and Pain ManagementDecember 31
Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Ohio State University Student Urinary Tract Program in Education and
Research (SUPER) Summer Training Program
Nephrology and UrologyJanuary 1, 2025

OhioHealth Summer Research Externship Program (SREP)

2025 Fact Sheet

Clinical Research and Quality ImprovementJanuary 8
The Orthopedic Foundation Summer Research Intern ProgramOrthopedics, Neurology, Podiatry, Wound CareFebruary 5, 2025
Western Reserve Hospital Research Fellowship ProgramHealth Care ResearchMarch 1
Western Reserve Hospital Summer Quality Improvement Fellowship ProgramQuality ImprovementMarch 1

AAMC Research and Training Opportunities