Directed by James Rosenbaum, M.D., Edward Neuwelt, M.D., Richard Rosenbaum, M.D., Tammy Martin, Ph.D., and Kendra Farris, M.D., this course, which has been taught since 1999, pairs high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors with OHSU scientists. Students in the program gain firsthand knowledge of research methods, write their own research proposals and, with their mentors’ help, present articles in journal club. They also learn how to use the National Center for Biotechnology database for scientific research. The class meets on Mondays in spring semester from 4:30-6:30 pm. Students may also elect to do laboratory research with their mentors over the summer. To contact the program, email hochhalt@ohsu.edu.
2008 PSI application form (PDF)
Homework Assignments:
How to Prepare a Research Proposal