The Conquer Cancer Foundation of ASCO Medical Student Rotation for Underrepresented Populations, is a funding opportunity designed to facilitate the recruitment and retention of individuals from populations underrepresented in medicine to cancer careers and increase access to quality care for underserved communities. The Medical Student Rotation program was initially developed as part of the Conquer Cancer Foundation/ASCO/Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Quality of Care Initiative.
The Medical Student Rotation for Underrepresented Populations (MSR) provides 8- to 10-week clinical or clinical research oncology rotations for U.S. medical students from populations underrepresented in medicine who are interested in pursuing oncology as a career. Recipients receive a $5,000 stipend for the rotation plus $1,500 for future travel to the ASCO Annual Meeting, An additional $2,000 will be provided to support the student’s mentor.
To qualify, applicants must be enrolled in an MD or DO, U.S. medical school program and be of an underrepresented population as defined by the program eligibility criteria. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent residents. Candidates also must demonstrate an interest in pursuing oncology as a career and have a record of good academic standing.
For more information, please read the 2013 Request for Proposals and Rotation Guide. Applications for the 2013 MSR are now closed.
Read this interview with one of our 2012 Medical Student Rotation Recipients.
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For potential mentors: It only takes one person to make a difference in the life of a medical student. Be that person. If you are interested in mentoring a MSR recipient, please fill out our Mentor Interest Survey.
The 2013 MSR Awards are supported by:
| Doris Duke Charitable Foundation | Susan G. Komen for the Cure® |
| Quintiles |