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A list of our participating faculty and their research are below. Please review each of the faculty pages and incorporate your top mentors in your required research statement.

Faculty Members

• , Associate Professor, Ophthalmology
• , Assistant Professor, Head & Neck Surgery
• , Professor, Genetics
• , Associate Professor, Breast Medical Oncology - Research
• ., Assistant Professor,  Melanoma Medical Oncology
• , Professor, Breast Surgical Oncology
• , Professor, Molecular and Cellular Oncology    
• , Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Oncology
• , Associate Professor, Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology 
• , Professor, Translational Molecular Pathology 
• , Associate Professor, Radiation Oncology
• , Professor, Bioinformatics & Computational Biology
• , Professor, Palliative Care, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine
• ., Associate Professor, Radiation Physics - Patient Care
• , Assistant Professor, Pediatrics 
• , Associate Professor, Immunology 
• , Professor, Cancer Biology 
• , Chair, Pulmonary Medicine 
• , Associate Professor, Imaging Physics - Research 
• , Professor, Radiation Oncology 
• , Chair Ad Interim, Experimental Therapeutics 
• , Assistant Professor, Genitourinary Medical Oncology 
• , Associate Professor, Bioinformatics & Computational Biology 
• ,  Chair, Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology
• , Associate Professor, Cancer Biology
• , Professor, Interventional Radiology
• , Professor, Department of Head & Neck Surgery
• , Associate Professor, GastrointestinaI Radiation Oncology 
• , Professor, Infectious Diseases 
• , Chair, Orthopaedic Oncology 
• , Associate Professor, Breast Medical Oncology 
• , Professor, Translational Molecular Pathology
• , Chair, Genetics 
• , Professor, Neurosurgery - Research
• , Professor, Interventional Radiology - Research
• , Associate Professor, Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine
• , Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology  
• , Associate Professor, Pulmonary Medicine - Research 
• , Chair, Hematopoietic Biology & Malignancy 
• , Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology
• , Associate Professor, Genitourinary Medical Oncology
• , Assistant Professor, Dermatology
• , Ph.D., Chair, Head & Neck Surgery 
• , Professor, Dermatology
• , Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology - Research
• Assistant Professor, Head and Neck Surgery
• , Assistant Professor, Cardiology 
• , Associate Professor, Sarcoma Medical Oncology
• , Associate Professor, Pediatrics - Research 
• , Assistant Professor, Interventional Radiology
• , Professor, Head and Neck Surgery
• , Professor, Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine
• , Associate Professor, Radiation Oncology
• , Professor, Interventional Radiology
• , Professor, Surgical Oncology
• , Professor, Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine
• , Associate Professor, Molecular and Cellular Oncology 
• , Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery
• , Assistant Professor, Experimental Radiation Oncology 

During the application, the students will submit their CV or resume, personal statement, and a summary of overall research interest (1 page). The students will be ranked based on academic status, research interest, the strength of their personal statement and strength of their references. The top 25 students will be interviewed to determine the best possible student-mentor pairing based on research interest as well as personality and/or work style. During this interview, the students will be asked to rank their top 6 preferences for mentors. The directors will then determine the best student-mentor pairing based on the discussion. Mentors will be notified by email, and all student application materials will be included. Once the mentor has reviewed the packet and agreed to mentor, an introduction email will be sent to the student and mentor. These emails will prompt a series of mentor-mentee meetings to formulate individual research projects and to set expectations and goals for the program.  

Once the selections are finalized, a teleconference will be scheduled between the faculty member and student to discuss possible projects. During the ensuing months before the start of the summer program, a research agenda will be developed through a review of the pertinent related literature and dialogue between the student and mentor. A structured form will be given to each of the students to log the initial research topic(s), literature reviewed, summary of key points, and formulation of hypotheses.  

After mentor-mentee matching, the MedSOAR Program will send the faculty mentor a Project Description (PD) form. The PD will be reviewed and approved by the MedSOAR Program Directors and may require revisions. After the PD is approved, the trainee will also receive a copy.

The Project Description outlines the following:

• The trainee's supervisors and relevant supporting office staff members
  
• Research project, aims, and significance
• The trainee's research activities and responsibilities
• Appointment location
• Work schedule
• S.M.A.R.T. goals (Specific Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely)
• Products that could potentially result from this fellowship award (e.g., poster presentations at future oncology conferences)
• Where, when, and how the trainee will report to the department on day one

Students will receive $6000 subsistence allowance and research funds. The process for requesting the use of research support funds and reimbursement will be on the first week of the program. As of September 1, 2023, the research support funds expire on August 30. For example, if a 2024 summer trainee completes the Med Student SOAR program on August 9, 2024, the trainee has until August 30 to spend their research support funds or they will lose those funds.