Summer Research Program
Medical students like Mary Kate Frauenheim (right) have the opportunity to learn from experts like Robert H. Ablove, MD, during our summer research program.
We’re devoted to helping you excel in orthopaedic research. Our unique summer program helps you build critical skills required to conduct quality, meaningful research.
About the Program
Our seven-week mentored research program is designed for students inbetween their first and second years of medical school. We welcome hardworking individuals interested in pursuing orthopaedic research to apply.
This program offers two tracks: a local program for Jacobs School students and a remote program for students enrolled at other medical schools.
Lectures occur from 3–4 p.m. ET on Wednesdays at Erie County Medical Center for local students and via Zoom for remote students.
The program will run from June 11 through July 23 for Summer 2025.
Local Pathway
Students will be asked about their specific interests during the application process and paired with a mentor. Roles within these projects will be determined between the student and mentor. Previous projects have included clinical studies, retrospective chart reviews, cadaveric studies, and systematic reviews/meta-analyses.
- Students are required to attend five out of six lectures in person and present their work at the conclusion of the summer program to receive credit.
- Students will be invited to apply for the Chairman’s Grant. This grant awards $750 to dedicated students who apply prior to the start of the program and meet the grant’s necessary requirements. It is awarded upon the completion of program requirements. Further information will be provided upon acceptance into the summer program.
Remote Pathway
Students will be asked to provide three project ideas during the application process, which will be screened by the summer program team to assign mentors. Previous projects have included literature reviews, systematic reviews/meta-analyses, case reports, and database studies.
- Students will be required to remotely attend five out of six lectures during the summer and final presentations of the local student projects.
- Students will be expected to submit a completed abstract at the conclusion of the program.
- Students are welcome to attend any lectures or final presentations in person. However, funding for housing and travel will not be provided.
UB Medical Students
UB medical students are welcome to pursue the remote pathway if they cannot attend lectures in person during the summer.
Gain Invaluable Research Skills
Medical students will have the opportunity to learn from our expert research faculty and staff each week. Previous lecture topics have included:
- conducting a literature search
- abstract preparation/presentation
- how to present
- building your residency application
Present Your Work
Our medical students have presented at national meetings such as the Clinical Orthopaedic Society, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Orthopaedic Research Society and the Eastern Orthopaedic Association.
Students have published their work in journals including Hand (N.Y), Global Spine Journal, Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and Journal of Hand Surgery.
Students are encouraged to continue doing work with the Department of Orthopaedics after the completion of the program with publication as a goal.
Application
Applications are due March 31, 2025. Students will be notified of acceptance on April 25, 2025.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding the summer program, please email us at: OrthoSummerResearch@buffalo.edu