Participate in research

LEADS-Research Track & Longitudinal Research Programs

Intensive mentored research projects that span your time as a BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine medical student

Medical Student Summer Research Program

Work full-time on mentored research projects during the summer between the first and second year of medical school

Research year

Opportunity to undertake a full year of research as part of your medical education

3rd & 4th year electives

Short research experiences during the 3rd and 4th year curriculum

Research Resources

Information to help you in your research

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Find a Mentor

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Research Opportunities

Calendar

1 Aug Applications for M4 Research Elective Due

News

2025 ASCO Award Recipients: Teresia Perkins and Mathew Krick

Congratulations to Teresia Perkins and Mathew Krick, this year’s 2025 ASCO Grant...

Congratulations to Cameron Hill ’26 and Ward Alkatish ’27 on Their Recent Honors!

We’re proud to celebrate two of our outstanding medical students for their...

Student Spotlight: Ward Alktaish

As part of a larger study with Dr. Naomi Hamburg, Ward Alktaish,

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MD students explore hundreds of research opportunities! Summer program, longitudinal projects, intensive yearlong projects, and third- and fourth-year electives