Medical Student Internship Stipends

A summer research internship can help shape a future physician’s career. The OSMA Foundation’s Summer Scholars program awards $2,500 stipends to help medical students participate in unpaid summer internships in research, community health, health advocacy, and medical education.

These stipends help ease the financial burden of an unpaid internship. Students can connect with mentors, gain hands-on skills, and develop as future leaders in medicine.

Get Support for Your Summer Research:

Apply for a $2,500 stipend!

Students attending any of Ohio’s seven medical schools can apply for a stipend to support an unpaid internship during the summer between their first and second years of medical school.

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(NOTE: Applications open Dec. 15, 2026 - Feb. 16, 2027.)

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This program is supported by:

The OSMA Foundation is committed to educating and developing the next generation of physicians. Summer Scholars puts that commitment into action, with stipends funded entirely through the generosity of individual donors like you.

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Your gift helps medical students from diverse backgrounds pursue opportunities that might otherwise be financially out of reach.

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Meet Our Past Summer Scholars Recipients!

Since 2021, Summer Scholars has supported 36 medical students. Explore their stories to learn about their contributions to research and innovation in medicine and how their internships shaped their interests.

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2026 Cohort:

	Cynthia Bukirwa University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences Evaluating robotic tele-ultrasound with AI-driven decision support to improve diagnostic imaging and expand access to care for pediatric patients in underserved communities. Read Cynthia's reflection.
	Ajah Hale University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Evaluating HPV self-collection through a mobile clinic with IMPACT 513 to improve access to cervical cancer screening and support earlier detection in communities facing barriers to care.
	Hyun Su Kim Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Conducting cardiovascular research on atrial fibrillation at Cleveland Clinic to better understand disease progression and improve patient outcomes through imaging and risk factor analysis. Read Hyun Su's reflection.
	Helena Li The Ohio State University College of Medicine Leading a diabetes clinic initiative at Noor Community Clinic to expand access to culturally responsive care and improve long-term health outcomes for underserved patient populations. Read Helena's reflection.
	Sydney Snyder Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Studying postnatal family health through SOAR-net at Wright State and Dayton Children’s Hospital to identify gaps in care and improve outcomes for children and families.
	Eiman Stiffler Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Researching surgical outcomes in cranial reconstruction at University Hospitals to improve healing, recovery, and quality of life for patients with complex head and neck conditions. Read Eiman's reflection.
	Melina Varlamos Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Conducting qualitative research on nonoperative rectal cancer management at University Hospitals to better understand patient experiences and improve quality-of-life outcomes.