School of Medicine

DEPARTMENT OF PLASTIC SURGERY
(909) 558-8085

Summer research fellowship

Walter E. Macpherson Society summer research program

The Walter E. Macpherson Society sponsors an eight-week (320-hour) summer research experience for study after the freshmen medical school year. The goal of the research program is to orient students to research and plastic surgery. Students are trained in basic science research, oriented to rounds in the hospital, take part in hand/facial clinics, and observe a variety of operations. Students interact with physicians at Loma Linda University Medical Center, as well as at other local and regional facilities. In addition, students have the opportunity to present their research at a variety of local, regional, and national conventions and to submit their work for publication. Through the Walter E. Macpherson Society, medical students can receive training in research, be oriented to clinical practice, and contribute to the improvement of medicine through quality research.

Summer Medical Student Research

Walter E. Macpherson Society web pages

Facts in brief

  • Length of research program: 8 weeks (320 hours)
  • Financial stipend: $2,000
  • Qualifications:
  1. Attend noon research conferences during spring of freshmen year.
  2. Fill out application and interview with presenting physicians.

Previous Research Student Awards

1994 John Wahlen
1st place, "Junior Investigator Award"
American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association

1995 Michelle Evans & Jon Robinson
"Outstanding Student Investigator Award"
Walter E. Macpherson Society

1999 J. Mark Schramm 2nd place, "Junior Investigator Award"
Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation

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