Optional Research Studies

3 credits · School of Medicine

A semester term-based, noncredit-bearing enrollment status used following the completion of their core scholarly experience requirements. It can be elected for up to three semesters. An application consisting of a brief research project description and approval by the mentor and the advisory dean is required. Students must turn in a quarterly progress report to the Third Year Office documenting interaction with mentor/lab and research progress. Failure to provide timely updates or meet expected research milestones may result in a professionalism concern and could affect eligibility for financial aid. Full-time student status is maintained during this enrollment, and the student is eligible for the benefits of enrollment, including loan deferment, eligibility for student health services and insurance, and financial aid for living expenses if they have not exceeded their aggregate limit. Students may not be enrolled in any other coursework while enrolled in this status. A continuation fee is charged for this status. No credit is applied to graduation credit for this enrollment status.