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Remote Research Opportunities

The deadline for submission of 2025 applications was October 31, 2024. No new applications will be considered.

The Department of Plastic Surgery is seeking highly motivated medical students to conduct remote clinical outcomes research. Research projects focus on topics such as health disparities, leadership qualities, and medical student education, to name a few. As a remote researcher, you will work with University of Pittsburgh faculty, residents and student leaders in the field of plastic surgery.  Access to PubMed for extensive literature searches as well as experience with statistical analysis is required. Priority will be given to those who are committed to plastic surgery and do not have the available resources to conduct plastic surgery research at their current hospitals. The fellowship aims to encourage students from diverse and underrepresented communities to pursue careers in plastic surgery and biomedical-related research. 

Congratulations to our 2024 Remote Research Scholars:

Anna Bazell MS2, University of South Carolina
Yousef Husseiny MS5, New Giza University
Coleen Lewis MS2, American University of Antigua
Douvae Miller MS4, St. George's University
Connor Morson OMS1, Idaho College of Medicine
Ertha Sefu Omba MS2, Morehouse School of Medicine
Ana Paula Fontoura Andrade Reis MS5, Università degli Studi di Milano
Abigail Royfman MS1, University of Toledo
Alexandra Savage MS2, University of Alabama 

Important dates:

September 1-October 31, 2024: Applications accepted
November 11-30, 2024: Virtual interviews of top applicants
December 1, 2024: Notification of acceptance into program
January 1-December 31, 2025: Program period

To apply, please email Dr. Kacey Marra your CV and statement of interest:  marrak@upmc.edu

Congratulations to the inaugural scholars participating in our 2023 Remote Research Program:

Tarek Arabi MS4, Alfaisal University
Nicole Eregha MS4, Ross University
Julia Kasmirski MS4, University of São Paulo
George Lear MS1, Quillen College of Medicine
Guillermo Lopez MS2, University of Puerto Rico
Arslan Mohamed MS2, City University of New York (CUNY)
Xuan-Mai Nguyen, PhD MS3, Carle Illinois College of Medicine
Hazem Saqr MS7, New Giza University
Dhipthika Srinivasan MS2, AT Still University