Application and eligibility requirements for the Resident Research Track, the FLEX Research Elective and the Summer Program are listed below. Please contact the DART Program Coordinator if you have any additional questions.
Residency Program
During the first and second year of residency, you are encouraged to consider your research interests and meet with potential research mentors. Primary research mentors should be clinically-trained investigators with R01 or other competitive peer-reviewed funding, and a strong track record of research mentoring. As your primary mentor, they are responsible for:
- Meeting with you on a regular basis (e.g., weekly or bimonthly)
- Closely supervising your research progress and development
- Meeting with you and the DART Leadership team (Drs. Brady, Back, Barth, Book, and Halliday) twice a year to establish your annual goals and evaluate progress toward attaining those goals
- Providing mentorship regarding your research career options and decisions.
Regular Decision
Applications are to be submitted during the second year of residency (PGY2) with official start date at the beginning of the third year of residency (PGY3). Typically, the program is able to accept 2 to 4 new trainees each year.
Eligibility
Resident at MUSC
To apply, please submit the following materials
- Current curriculum vitae
- 1 to 2 page personal statement
- Name of primary research mentor
- Two letters of reference, one of which should be from your primary research mentor who will be supervising your work in the DART program
All application materials should be submitted to Dr. Sudie Back by March 1. Please be aware that supplemental information may be requested during the application process.
Early Application
Eligibility
Resident at MUSC, must apply for the NIH LRP Program
To apply, please submit the following materials
- Current curriculum vitae
- 1 to 2 page personal statement
- Name of primary research mentor
- Two letters of reference, one of which should be from your primary research mentor who will be supervising your work in the DART program
PGY1 residents interested in starting the DART program during their PGY3 are eligible to apply for an early application opening March 1. Early applications close August 1, and notifications will be sent by September 1. In order to apply for the early application you must apply to the NIH LRP Program. Materials are to be submitted to Dr. Sudie Back. Please be aware that supplemental information may be requested during the process.
