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The Department of Neurosurgery has a number of research opportunities for trainees interested in the field. See the list below for descriptions of the currently available programs.
Positions: 1
Timeline: May - August
Eligibility: All undergraduate students who can illustrate interest in neurotrauma research are eligible to apply.
Application: Applications will be considered starting in January. Application materials include current resume/CV and 1 page, single spaced personal statement explaining the candidates interest in the research opportunity and how the position relates to future career goals. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview with Dr. Laura Ngwenya.
Position Type: The selected Fellow will be expected to work 30 - 40 hours a week for 8 - 10 weeks in a laboratory setting. The Fellow will receive a stipend.
Description: The Translational Neurotrauma Laboratory in the UC Department of Neurosurgery is offers an Undergraduate Neurotrauma Summer Research Fellowship. The Fellow will work in Dr. Laura Ngwenya's lab conducting experiments using a rodent model of traumatic brain injury. For more information on current work in the Translational Neurotrauma Laboratory, interested applicants are encouraged to visit the website here.
Successful candidates will demonstrate an excellent academic record, are self-motivated and well organized, and have an interest in neurosurgery and neurotrauma.
Neuroscience MSSP Description (2023)
Note: Neurosurgery participation in the Neuroscience MSSP Program will be limited to the Cerebrovascular Division. Students interested in working with other Divisions in the Department are encouraged to apply to the Neurosurgery MSSRP which includes the option to work with any Division.
Please follow this link for more information on the Neuroscience MSSP Program.
Timeline: July 1 – June 30
Eligibility: All M3 medical students who are applying to Neurosurgery Residency programs. International students are not eligible.
Application: The department will begin considering applicants in January.
Position Type: 12 – month, full-time. Funding may be available and is dependent on Departmental budget.
Description: The Department of Neurosurgery’s Research Gap Year program is intended for medical students finishing their 3rd year to carry out research projects and generate publications to expand their CVs to make them more competitive when applying to Neurosurgery residency programs. These programs are placing increasing importance on research and publications as a factor in determining successful applicants.
In this position, participants will have the opportunity to be a part of a number of research projects in the Department. These projects span database and retrospective studies, clinical trials, data science studies, and basic science laboratory work. The Gap Year Fellow will be involved in a wide variety of projects, ideally leading to multiple publications and presentations at research meetings.
The Fellow will be responsible for maintaining excellent departmental research citizenship by actively participating in Grand Rounds, Journal Clubs, Research Division Meetings, local and national meetings, among other activities.
The ideal candidate is committed to Neurosurgery as a career, dedicated to a full year of research, highly self-motivated, able to work under conditions of varying supervision, flexible, and have an exemplary academic record.
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In addition to the programs listed above, individual departmental researchers may have available positions within their lab or project. If you would like to learn more about available projects, please complete the form below and/or reach out to program coordinator Bradley Hinger (hingerby@ucmail.uc.edu.)
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