Level 3

Clinical Scholars

Advanced clinical exposure, surgical mentorship, manuscript level research, and residency application guidance.

At a glance

Audience and time commitment

Who it is for

Medical students MS1 to MS4, including an elective option for MS3 to MS4

Time commitment

4 week clinical elective block, or a longitudinal year long research track

Eligibility

What you need to enroll

  • Enrolled medical students in good standing; SNMA members encouraged
  • MS1 to MS4 may enroll for elective credit with home school approval
  • Robust ophthalmologist exposure
  • Immunization and health clearance documentation on file
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Curriculum

What you will learn

  • Advanced clinical exposure with graduated responsibility under direct supervision
  • Surgical mentorship: preoperative planning, operating room observation, postoperative follow up
  • Advanced research mentorship toward a manuscript submission (as available)
  • Career development: residency strategy, CV and personal statement review, interview practice

Deliverables

What you leave with

  • Manuscript draft prepared for submission (as available)
  • Documented competency checklist (as available)
  • Scholar portfolio of clinical, research, and outreach work (as available)

Carry the standard forward

Apply as a scholar, open your practice as a training site, or fund a scholar's summer.