Clinician-Scientist Training Program

The USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology and Neck Surgery Clinician Scientist Training Program is a 9-12 month research track offering medical students the opportunity to be involved in meaningful research experiences with close mentorship by world-class faculty researchers.  This program is funded by an NIH grant.

• Spearhead your own research project that will help patients by discovering cures for disease
• Gain experience in working with cutting-edge experimental technologies
• Develop close mentoring relationships with research faculty
• Participate in structured didactics, seminars, conferences, and journal clubs
• Jumpstart your career in academic medicine by having a dedicated research experience

We are committed to training future generations of clinician-scientists from underrepresented backgrounds.  Students from underrepresented groups as defined by the NIH are strongly encouraged to apply.  See flyer for more details.