Research Elective at JHU: Applying
STEP 1: DETERMINE WHAT TO WORK ON
Students who haven’t already entered discussions with Hopkins faculty about research opportunities can learn more about ongoing studies in the Research Section of our website: https://main.ccghe.net/research-section. Review and narrow down 3-5 studies/projects that align with your interests.
STEP 2: DISCUSS YOUR SKILLS/INTERESTS
Email Ruth Harley ([email protected]) with the following information to determine if there could be a good fit. The following information should be included in this initial email:
- Complete CV/Resume
- 3-5 studies/projects that align with your interests
- Approximate timeline for visit
- Skills you can offer and hope to develop
- Times that you are available for a meeting (by zoom), if needed
Samyra will confirm if you should submit an application within 2 weeks of receiving your email.
STEP 3: REFER TO THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY VISMED WEBSITE
International medical students should apply for a research elective through the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Visiting Medical Student Program (VISMED). International students may apply only for research electives; clinical electives are not permitted.
- Please follow the steps on the Visiting Medical Student Information page to compile your application packet after receiving confirmation from Ruth Harley that you should apply.
STEP 4: SUBMIT THE APPLICATION TO JOHNS HOPKINS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Students are encouraged to apply up to 6 months before the start of the elective. Applications are accepted ONLY via mail, and should be addressed to:
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Office of the Registrar
Edward D. Miller Research Building
Attn: Visiting Student Coordinator
733 North Broadway, Suite 147
Baltimore, MD 21205
- It is advisable to use a shipping courier that is reliable and lets you track your package.
- You will receive email confirmation from [email protected] when your application is received and has been reviewed.
- If your application is incomplete, you will receive an email that identifies missing and/or erroneous items in your application.
- If your application is complete, you will receive an email that states your application has been received and is being forwarded for departmental consideration.
- The immunization record form is sent to University Health Services (UHS) for review. UHS will contact you by email only if your immunization record form is incomplete; if you do not receive an email from UHS, your immunization record form has been approved.
- Once you receive a confirmation email, we recommend that you email [email protected] to inform the School of Medicine that you have been in contact with Ruth Harley, and that they are interested in working with you. Please copy Ruth on this email.