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Research

Medical students primarily obtain research projects through 1) Applying for faculty and resident-initiated projects, listed here, and 2) Connecting with peers to collaborate on student-initiated projects, listed here.

Regular DIG Research Meetings are held to brainstorm and develop project ideas.

Volunteering

DIG students participate in a variety of service initiatives. Current opportunities with sign ups are posted here. Contact the Co-President of Service (Isoo Yoon, isooy@usf.edu), and Volunteer Coordinator (Dylan DeFelipe, dylandefelipe@usf.edu) with any questions.

Medical Student Research Fellowship

This position is open to medical students who have completed at least two years of medical school and can dedicate a year to research (as part of their medical school program between MS3 and MS4 years).  The Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery Medical Student Research Fellowship at the University of South Florida (USF), Morsani College of Medicine (MCOM), is a one-year, mentored research position offered annually to one qualified medical student pursuing a dermatology residency. For inquiries contact klweaver@usf.edu. Click here for more information.

Mentorship

Students may sign up to have a resident or medical student mentor and/or to be a mentor to a more junior student. Contact Resident Liaison, Nicholas Chin (nchin3@usf.edu) for more information.