Announcing the Summer Program In Diabetes and Obesity Research (SPIDOR)

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Program Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

* Must be an underrepresented student 

* Must have completed at least 2 years of undergraduate studies

* Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 or greater

Selection will be based on:

* Student’s academic achievements

* Letter of recommendation

* Extracurricular activities

* Exhibited leadership qualities

* Personal statement and application

Program Highlights

* Scholars receive a stipend and are provided with paid University housing.

* Transportation cost (airfare) are paid by the program.

* Didactics in metabolism, physiology, and biostatistics.

* Seminars focusing on reducing health disparities and enhancing cultural competence in health care.

* Opportunities to shadow at affiliated hospitals: Keck, LAC+USC, and Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles.

* Career development workshops on: financial aid, GRE/MCAT prep, admission process, test taking skills, organization skills, time management, and career choices.

* Pairing with KSOM students that serve as peer mentors.

Program Directors: Joyce Richey, PhD and Richard Watanabe, PhD
Program Manager: Christina Ayala, MPH