FAQ

 

Q: Is an MD student required to participate in a Scholars Program?

A: No. Scholars Programs are co-curricular and participation is optional.

 

Q: Can a student begin a Scholars Program in their M2 year?

A: Due to the intensity of each Scholars Program, it is strongly recommended that students join a program in their M1 year. However, joining a program in the first semester of year 2 is also allowed as long as it is approved by the program’s Faculty Lead(s).

 

Q: Can I complete some of the Scholars Program workload during the Professional Development Semester?

A: Yes. In fact, some of the programs have been structured to make use of the Professional Development Semester.

 

Q: What is the time commitment? What is the workload?

A: The programs are generally rigorous and require significant commitment to complete, including comprehensive educational modules, a practicum requirement of at least 30 hours, and a cumulative capstone project. However, time required varies by individual program. Students are encouraged to contact the program’s faculty lead(s) and attend the information sessions to get to know specifics.

 

Q: May a student participate in more than one Scholars Program?

A: No, students are only allowed to enroll in one program to enhance high-quality research. When a student determines their particular interest for residency, it is recommended they select a compatible area of focus to bolster their credentials.

 

Q: Can I finish my Scholars Program as a group project?

A: We highly recommend that you finish the Scholars Program, especially the Capstone Project, as an individual scholarly activity under the mentorship of the Faculty Lead(s). However, a group project is also allowed by the nature of topic and if approved by the Faculty Lead(s).

 

For further information or any other questions that are not covered here, please contact the faculty lead of your program of interest or our Program Coordinator, Lauren Blankenship (Lauren.Blankenship@cusm.edu).