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Training the Next Generation of Researchers and Clinical-Scientists
The Office of Clinical Research Training and Medical Education (OCRTME) supports the NIH Clinical Center’s Mission to provide research and medical education training spanning the career pathway spectrum. From summer internships to continuing medical education, OCRTME strives to effectively train a skilled, and creative biomedical workforce of the future.
At a Glance
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Trained MRSP Scholars
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Clinical Electives for Medical Students
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Resident Elective Options
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ACGME-accredited Residencies and Fellowships
What's Happening
Medical Research Scholars Program. Application Is now Closed for the 2025-2026 Application cycle The year long research immersion program for future clinician scientists is ready to evaluate and select its next cohort! The 10-12 month program is designed for students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, have a strong interest in conducting basic, translational, clinical or epidemiological research and are currently enrolled in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year at an accredited medical, dental, or veterinary program.
Summer Internship Program The 2025 NIH Summer Internship Program Has Been Canceled. Calling college, graduate, and professional students to join the NIH for an intensive summer research program. Opportunities are available basic, translational, and clinical research; in behavioral and social sciences; engineering; epidemiology; psychology; pharmaceutical sciences; nursing; computer science, bioinformatics; as well as other health related fields.
Clinical Electives Program Recruitment for the Clinical Electives Program Is Currently Paused. Want to complete a short-term clinical rotation? Fourth year medical students can apply to the NIH Clinical Electives Program and learn about the care of patients with rare or complex disorders enrolled in human subjects research protocols at the NIH Clinical Center, a 200 bed research hospital.
Educating the Next Generation The Medical Research Scholars Program is a year long research immersion program for future clinician-scientists that advances health by inspiring careers in biomedical research. By engaging students in basic, clinical, or translational research investigations, offering a curriculum rich in didactics and professional development, and featuring a robust mentorship and advising program, MRSP prepares its Scholars to become tomorrow's leaders in medicine and biomedical research.
Other Training Opportunities
Additional NIH Clinical Center Department Fellowships and Opportunities
- Bioethics Fellowship Opportunities
- Critical Care Medicine – Fellowship Opportunities for Physicians
- Imaging Sciences Training Program
- Laboratory Medicine – Fellowship Programs
- Nursing – Professional Opportunities
- Nutrition – Dietetic Internship Program
- Pharmacy – Training Programs
- Social Work – Education and Training
- Transfusion Medicine – Education and Training
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