{"id":29,"date":"2021-10-28T09:49:53","date_gmt":"2021-10-28T13:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medstudentresearch\/?page_id=29"},"modified":"2025-12-23T08:47:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T13:47:57","slug":"finding-a-mentor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medstudentresearch\/research-resources\/finding-a-mentor\/","title":{"rendered":"Find a Mentor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Boston University Chobanian &amp; Avedisian School of Medicine <span>supports all aspects of research from understanding the mechanisms of disease at a basic science level to translating fundamental discoveries into treatments that improve human health. As a top research-focused medical school with more than $200 million in annual NIH funding, we are here to help connect you with mentors that lead these innovative research projects.<\/span><br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Some questions to ask yourself<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What am I looking for in a mentor?<\/li>\n<li>Why do I want to research?<br \/>\nCurious about a biomedical problem, need to build my skills and experiences for residency, other?<\/li>\n<li>What type of research team am I looking to join?<br \/>\nStudies basic science\/mechanisms of disease, clinical, translational, other<\/li>\n<li>How much time do I have for research?<\/li>\n<li>Am I interested in the MSSRP, Research year, or M3\/M4 research blocks?<\/li>\n<li>Am I ready to contact faculty?<br \/>\nI have read about their research, my CV is up to date and focused, cover email prepared<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">How to use BU Profiles to identify potential mentors<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Many research projects at BUMC occur in specialized centers, basic science departments, and clinical departments. Do not limit your\u00a0 search to specific departments as you will often miss many interesting opportunities.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/profiles.bu.edu\/search\/\">BU Profiles Search<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>BU profiles includes a search engine that can be used to identify potential mentors.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to start a self-guided mentor search, one strategy is below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/medstudentresearch\/files\/__restricted\/entire-bu-community\/BU-Profiles.pdf\">BU Profiles search guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We would also be happy to meet, discuss your research interests &amp; goals, and help you identify potential mentors.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Tips for contacting potential mentors<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medstudentresearch\/contacting-faculty-about-research\/\">Tips for contacting faculty about research<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boston University Chobanian &amp; Avedisian School of Medicine supports all aspects of research from understanding the mechanisms of disease at a basic science level to translating fundamental discoveries into treatments that improve human health. 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