| Type of Institution | Public University |
| Director | Dr. Craig Fletcher |
| Address | Division of Comparative Medicine, CB #7115, 130 Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
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| Who to Contact | Dr. Ilana Galex |
| Contact Email | ilanag@email.unc.edu
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| Contact Phone | (919) 843-4702 |
| Contact Fax | (919) 962-9741 |
| How long are the rotations? | 10-12 weeks |
| When do rotations start? | May-August |
| Prerequisites | Demonstrated interest in research |
How many trainees at one time? | 1 |
| Salary | Up to a $5000 stipend |
| Benefits | Excellent research mentorship at a large research institution with cutting edge infectious disease research |
| Availability of housing | Externs are responsible for housing and transportation. Resources are available upon request.
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| Overview of the program | A 10-12 week summer research externship may be available for veterinary students. The program provides students with practical research experience. Students will complete a summer research project in the field of virology with a DCM faculty mentor. Externs will also participate in veterinary service rounds, clinical veterinary meetings and weekly collaborative didactic training through the Research Triangle Laboratory Animal Training Program (RTLATP), as time allows. Externs will be expected to present their research at a DCM departmental meeting. A stipend will be provided from departmental funds. |
| Other comments | Applications will be accepted through March 15th of the calendar year for which the externship will take place. Please email completed applications to Dr. Ilana Galex: ilanag@email.unc.edu. Applications should include: - Statement of interest, specifically describing your research goals and interests
- CV
- Three professional reference letters
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