Pre-medical students are able to pursue their research interests on the Homewood campus and also at the Johns Hopkins University Medical Institutions. Many find that the tutorials at the Johns Hopkins Medical School offered to sophomores, juniors, and seniors give them a better understanding of the medical profession. There is a vast array of volunteer and internship opportunities to help students learn about health care.
Semester Medical Tutorials are semester-long experiences for which students can earn two S/U credits. There are three broad categories of Medical Tutorials: (1) clinical practicum (“shadowing”), (2) basic laboratory research, and (3) clinical research. Both research optoins are worth checking out of you are interested in a research opportunity.
One advantage of attending the Johns Hopkins University is the opportunity to participate in research as an undergraduate. Laboratories in Biology, Biophysics, Chemistry, Psychology and departments in the Medical Institutions regularly have openings for qualified undergraduates to participate in research. A student may earn up to six credits per year with a maximum total of 24 credits which count towards the 120 needed for graduation. More important than credits, research experience complements classroom education by teaching you laboratory skills and critical thinking.
To find out more about questions such as, What are the requirements for Undergraduate Research? How do you find an undergraduate research position in a lab? and How do you register for Undergraduate Research?, go to the following sites:
Basics on Undergraduate Research at JHU FAQ: Research, Internships, and Independent Study What is Research and How Do I Find a Research Position FAQ: Research, Internships, and Independent Study What is Research and How Do I Find a Research Position
Getting Involved in Research (Office of Career Services) To get a feel of the vast world of research opportunities available at Johns Hopkins, visit any one of the following sites: JHU Health Medicine Research School of Medicine Research Opportunities School of Public Health Research & Centers Krieger School of Arts & Sciences Research Opportunities Whiting School of Engineering Research Opportunities Undergraduate Program in Neuroscience Reserach Opportunities Finally, don't forget that there are numerous awards avaible to fund research such as: Provost Undergraduate Research Awards JHU Scholarships - Office of Academic Advising Clinicaltrials.gov - This searchable database includes all of the federally funded clinical research trials going on throughout the country. You can search by city/state but also by terms like "Johns Hopkins" and a number of results will appear. You can then browse the studies and contact the physicians/scinetists conducting them to see if research positions might be available. Rochester Institute of Technology (List 1) - The organizations on this list offer co-op/internship opportunities that MAY consider applicants that do not hold US citizenship or Permanent Resident (PR) status. However, some of these organizations simply do not provide any eligibility requirements or, if they do, do not mention anything about a requirement for US citizenship or PR status. Rochester Institute of Technology (List 2) - This website lists biology and biotechnology paid co-op/Internships as collected by the Department of Biological Sciences at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program (REUs) - Funded by the National Science Foundation, these summer research experiences take place at a number of different colleges and universities throughout the country. Most include housing and a stipend. Deadlines tend to be early so if you are interested, we recommend visiting this site throughout the fall/spring. Research and Training Opportunities at the National Institutes of Health - This page highlights summer research opportunities at the NIH and more. | 
