Undergraduate Research

Students work under the guidance and mentorship of faculty at the University of Cincinnati—a Research 1 University—and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) to discover an interest in research, gain research skills and expertise, build a résumé, and develop critical-thinking skills.

There are ample opportunities to conduct research with UC college of medicine or CCHMC faculty in a broad range of fields. Medical Sciences students interested in participating in research are invited to contact Dr Bryan Mackenzie (Email: bryan.mackenzie@uc.edu), Director of Research Experiences or Michele Glassmeyer (Email: glassmme@ucmail.uc.edu), Educational Advisor, Tel (513) 558-7333.

College of Medicine Research Courses

Research-based courses within the Medical Sciences curriculum include:

• MEDS 3030 | Biomedical Research Rotation (elective)
• MEDS 4042 | Practice and Community Based Health Research (elective)
• MEDS 5030 / MEDS 5031| Biomedical Research Capstone 1 and 2 (Medical Sciences students may select this fall–spring two-semester sequence in their fourth year)

Getting Started

• Look for opportunities in the UC medical sciences program's Research Bulletin, published monthly during fall and spring semester (MSBP students receive the bulletin via email)
• Visit the Medical Sciences Research Nexus in Canvas (login required).
• Students in the Honors Program may participate in the Research and Mentorship Program (RaMP), typically in year 1 or 2
• Contact Dr Bryan Mackenzie (Email: bryan.mackenzie@uc.edu), Director of Research Experiences or Michele Glassmeyer (Email: glassmme@ucmail.uc.edu), Educational Advisor, Tel (513) 558-7333

Summer Research Programs at UC

• SURF | Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (students may choose from up to six programs at UC collge of medicine and CCHMC)
• WISE REWU  |  Women in Science & Engineering | Research Experience for Women Undergraduates
• BRIMS  |  Biomedical Research Internship for Minority Students (graduating high school seniors and college freshmen)