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Program Expectations
Program Expectations
Student:
Student:
Attend weekly Summer Scholars learning seminars (as arranged).
Work full-time (40 hours per week) during the program period, no vacations except for holidays from mid-May to early August.
Due to the demands of the program, it is not recommended to take any other courses or jobs during this program. Any courses or jobs co-occurring with the program will need to be agreed upon by the PI, Dr. Bruce Walcheck, and the student in writing.
Attend the CVM RIDE Summit.
Attend the Veterinary Scholars Symposium.
Principal Investigator (PI)/Faculty Mentor:
Principal Investigator (PI)/Faculty Mentor:
Allow the student to attend Veterinary Summer Scholars learning seminars, field trips, and RIDE Summit.
Pay for the student poster printing for the Veterinary Scholars Symposium.
Be present and provide clear expectations, mentoring, and guidance for student(s).
VSS Program:
VSS Program:
Provide a standard summer stipend for all students that is equal to the highest paid sponsor stipend (currently $7,197).
Arrange Veterinary Summer Scholars learning seminars and field trips as necessary.
Arrange student registration and travel to the Veterinary Summer Symposium (usually in August).
Application Interview Talking Points
Application Interview Talking Points
Once projects are posted for the upcoming summer, students are expected to contact the PI(s) of the project(s) that interest them to learn more and determine whether they wish to apply. Below are some talking points that students and mentors should discuss during these meetings.
Student:
Student:
Ask faculty to provide an overview of their intended 12-week summer research project.
Discuss the student’s role on the project (e.g., working at the bench, computational, collecting/analyzing samples off-site).
Ask about their expectations for the student (e.g., time and presence in the lab or research site, items the student needs to provide, dress code).
Ask about who will be the daily training/reporting contact (e.g., staff, graduate students, postdoctoral trainees).
Ask about their mentoring style and availability for regular check-ins during the summer (related to discussing data, next steps, and poster content).
Ask about their experience in mentoring previous VSS and the names of recent previous VSS that worked in the lab that you can contact.
Ask if regular lab meetings occur, journal clubs, and one-on-one meetings.
Discuss the potential for publication and meeting abstract authorship.
Discuss the application process and assistance by the faculty member, such as providing journal articles and reviews related to the project.
Faculty Mentor:
Faculty Mentor:
Provide the student with an overview of your project.
Discuss your expectations for the student (e.g., time and presence in the lab or research site, items the student needs to provide, dress code…).
Discuss your availability during the summer to discuss data, progress, next steps, and poster content.
Discuss with the student their familiarity with the research area.
Discuss with the student their interests in research and motivations for the summer scholars program.
Discuss with the student the importance of an engaged, proactive, serious, and full-time approach towards the project.
Ask the student what information they need to complete the summer scholar application.
Interview, as best as your schedule allows, all students interested in your project. The program will work with faculty to select the best student match. Typically, only one student per lab is appointed.
Project Checklist
Project Checklist
Before starting the project, be sure to complete the following steps:
Review the Health, Safety, and Risk Management training website to determine which trainings are applicable. Please ensure the student is aware of and has completed these requirements prior to beginning their work.
Conduct orientation of relevant policies and procedures in the lab.
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