Research, Innovation & Scholarly Endeavors (RISE)
RGHS Student Application Process
General Considerations
RGHS membership is open to MSIV (Senior) students at Morsani College of Medicine (MCOM) who have demonstrated excellence in scholarly endeavors. Potential applicants must be in good academic and professional standing reflecting the highest ideals of the profession of medicine.
Students who fulfill the application criteria are encouraged to self-nominate by completing an online application, providing a CV, a personal statement and one letter of support. Membership is competitive with anticipated maximum inductees no greater than 20% of a given graduating class.
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Application Criteria
As of August 20, 2024: New Application Criteria is in progress and will be updated shortly.
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Application
Students who fulfill the Application Criteria are encouraged to self-nominate by completing an online application, providing a Personal Statement, current CV, and one (1) letter of support.
One (1) Letter of Support is submitted via a separate link provided to the individual letter writer. The letter MUST be from a mentor involved with the qualifying scholarly endeavor(s) and should clarify the students' role regarding the scholarly work.
Student applications are reviewed by a Selection Committee consisting of invited faculty, alumni, RGHS members, and RISE leadership. -
Criteria of the Scholarly Work
- Approximately 80% of the qualifying scholarly work(s), including the data-gathering portion, must be performed while the student is enrolled at MCOM.
- Scholarly work performed while a student is on an approved leave of absence for the purpose of performing this work is eligible.
- Scholarly projects done during the pursuit of a concurrent degree may be considered.
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Timeline
Student Candidates
Call for nominees in June
Deadline for receipt of supporting documents in JULY
Deadline for Faculty Support Letters in JULY
Decision for induction into RGHS in AUGUST
Induction ceremony and celebratory event held during senior year -
Benefits of Membership
- Recognition by fellow scholars
- Opportunity to be considered for additional awards
- Leadership opportunities at MCOM
- Networking beyond medical school