MedLink Scholars
Connecting Future Healthcare Professionals.
MedLink Scholars is operated by independent resident physicians across various specialties who collaborate with numerous attending physicians to oversee initiatives, publications, and projects. Both residents and attendings volunteer their time to support the program, with a shared commitment to advancing research, mentorship, networking, and educational opportunities for medical students nationally and internationally. MedLink Scholars is not affiliated with any academic institution and receives no academic-sponsored funding.
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of every odd-numbered month at 7:30 PM EST.
All MedLink Subgroups (SurgLink, AnesthesiaLink, OBGYNLink, ENTLink, etc.) will be incorporated into DermLink Scholars meetings.
MedLink Scholars leadership is no longer providing topic ideas for subgroup projects. However, students are encouraged and will continue to be invited to share their own research ideas and collaborate with peers. While these student-led projects are not monitored by MedLink Scholars, subgroup leaders are still expected to uphold professional standards and ensure that projects are carried through to completion.
How it Works
Each group has its own dedicated sign-up form. To join, simply select the group above that you're interested in and click “Sign Up Now.” Fill out the form, and you'll receive a welcome email within a few days. Be sure to join our next meeting, where you'll learn more about how to get involved.
Currently, projects are only released alongside the meeting schedule. The best way to get involved is by attending the next meeting!
Our Mission
DermLink Scholars is committed to empowering disadvantaged and underrepresented medical students by providing access to high-quality, accessible dermatology research opportunities. Our mission is to address unmet resource needs through mentorship and facilitate pathways for publication, poster presentations, and participation in both national and international dermatology conferences. We are dedicated to promoting an inclusive community where all members can contribute meaningfully to the field and establish valuable professional connections, regardless of their background or connections.
FAQs
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MedLink Scholars is a research and mentorship organization dedicated to helping students from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds gain access to high-quality research opportunities. We provide mentorship, facilitate research projects, and guide students through the process of presenting at conferences and publishing in medical journals.
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MedLink Scholars has several specialty-focused subgroups, including:
DermLink Scholars (Dermatology research, our OG specialty!)
GastroLink Scholars (Gastroenterology research)
OrthoLink Scholars (Orthopedic research)
We continue to expand as students express interest in new specialties!
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MedLink Scholars is open to all students who are a Junior in Undergraduate and above who are facing barriers to research opportunities. However, our group is primarily made of DO and MD students.
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Subscribe to our emails, and join our next meeting to learn more about how to get involved with projects. These meetings typically take place on the first Thursday, every other month at 7:30PM EST.
At each meeting, we discuss the process, ground rules, and share new project ideas. These projects include literature reviews, meta-analyses, and retrospective chart reviews. We also give Scholars the opportunity to share their own ideas they would like help on. The Saturday after the meeting we send out a SignUp Genius link for scholars to sign up for projects.
No prior research experience is required!
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If you are on a project, or have an idea to submit to a conference, please reach out to dermlinkscholarsposters@gmail.com. Our Poster Manager, Darianne, will help walk you through the process of getting approval to submit a DLS abstract, as well as final poster approval.
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Please reach out to dermlinkscholars@gmail.com. You can also reach out to Julia via text at (315) 760-4260.
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No experience is needed! Our Scholars are encouraged to help one another as new members join. However, you must be a Junior in Undergrad or above to participate in projects.
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It varies based on your level of involvement/authorship. Scholars generally spend a total of 10-20 hours per project over the course of 2-3 weeks.
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Yes! Please sign up on our Agenda to add your name and project details to our spreadsheet. At the next meeting, you can present your idea and other Scholars can sign up on the SignUp Genius we send out!
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No, MedLink Scholars is open to students from any school or location.
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No, joining MedLink Scholars is completely free!
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Yes! MedLink Scholars is an additional resource to support and enhance your research experience.
MedLink Scholars is committed to helping all aspiring healthcare professionals gain the professional experience needed to reach their career goals and ambitions.
