Richard W. Dow Student Research Scholarship in Surgery
The Department of Surgery is pleased to announce the availability of scholarship support for Geisel students who chose to do surgical research during the summer between their first and second year. An education fund supported by faculty and former residents in surgery had been created in memory of Dr. Richard Dow, former Chair of the Department of Surgery. Dr. Dow was a committed educator who was recognized with the Parker J. Palmer “Courage to Teach” Award from the ACGME in 2005. The fund established in his name is designed to promote student and resident education in surgery.
The Dow Student Scholar program will offer $3000 to up to 4 Geisel students to support their time doing research mentored by a surgery faculty member during their break between Year 1 and 2. A number of research opportunities are available in different surgical sub-specialties, such as those outlined below. In addition, other surgical faculty may be available as research mentors. Students who are interested in pursuing this opportunity should contact a surgery faculty member to discuss the research opportunity. After this discussion, the student should submit the following information as an application to Kayla Fay in the Department of Surgery by March 3, 2025 (DOSResearch@hitchcock.org):
- A one-page statement explaining their interest in the specific research project, their overall career plans and background, and a description of how the funds will be used (which can be for personal support).
- A copy of their Curriculum Vitae.
Applications will be evaluated by the Dow Education Fund Advisory Committee. Up to 4 students will be selected to receive a scholarship. Notification of scholarship recipients will occur by March 10, 2025.
Please address any specific questions about this program to Jennifer Hong, MD, Department of Surgery (Jennifer.Hong@dartmouth.edu). A list of faculty members who have mentored students, with a description of their research interests, is below. If you desire to participate, but don’t know which faculty mentor might be most appropriate, please email Dr. Hong outlining your research interests and she will provide advice about a potential mentor.
2025 Dow Student Summer Research Opportunities
Posted Early February 2025