The Level II Summer Research Fellowship micro-credential is awarded exclusively to students at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine who completed an 8-week competitive research fellowship between the M1 and M2 year.
This Level II Badge requires you to demonstrate your practical research skills and apply them to a scholarly project, with support from a mentor. After completing a summer research fellowship, you will present your research at the annual fall Summer Research Day. Selection for this badge uses a competitive review of proposals students have designed with a mentor. Projects may be the foundation of students’ required Scholarly Capstone projects.
You should pursue this micro-credential if:
This program is completed in partnership with a supervising faculty or staff mentor over the course of eight weeks between the MS1 and MS2 year. Depending on the nature of your contribution, work may be completed online, on-campus or in a blended format.
All learners who complete the required outputs will earn a Level II Badge.
The resulting artifact (an abstract and a poster) will be evaluated using a specially designed rubric, with learners receiving feedback.
These badges signify that learners are able to perform or produce an observable product that will be useful in professional environments. Subject matter experts will evaluate the artifacts produced by learners for quality.
By earning a micro-credential, learners across a wide array of industries, verticals and professional fields are able to showcase the acquisition of specialized knowledge that offers unique value in the workplace. Micro-credentials are flexible and versatile, designed and delivered in an accelerated format by our experienced faculty and industry thought leaders who understand critical shortages and skills gaps.
All students who complete a micro-credential associated with academic credit or co-curricular experiences will receive a designation on their transcript and a digital badge through Credly. Micro-credential earners are encouraged to share their achievements on resumes, social media platforms and e-portfolios.
Learners can begin their pursuit of micro-credentials at any level; individuals who are new to the field are best suited for Participation or Level I badges, whereas experienced professionals might be more interested in advanced Level III Badges or Level IV Certifications. More information about our micro-credential taxonomy can be found below.
Our admissions counselors in the School of Medicine are here to answer any questions you may have and help you navigate the application process.
