Potential Mentors and Lab Positions
SOM OFFICE OF MEDICAL STUDENT RESEARCH is now partnering with main campus to include research opportunities specific to medical students in a searchable database. ForagerOne is a searchable database designed to support undergraduate and medical school student participation in research and creative activity across the campus. ForagerOne includes profiles for Wayne State University faculty members with information about their research interests and ongoing research projects.
Click here to access the ForagerOne database!
Click the log-in button in the upper right-hand corner. Choose Wayne State University from the drop-down menu. This will re-route you to the Academica log-in screen. Log-in with your normal academica ID and password, then you'll be re-routed back to the database.
Student Research Liaisons
The Office of Medical Student Research has also identified student research liaisons- faculty members who are able to assist students with finding mentors in various departments and locations. Feel free to reach out to the faculty below with a little information about your interests and experience, and ask about any available mentors.
| Biochemistry | Otolaryngology |
| Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics | Pathology |
| Dermatology | Pediatrics |
| Emergency Medicine | Pediatric Emergency Medicine |
| Family Medicine and Public Health | Pharmacology |
| Internal Medicine | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
| Neurology | Physiology |
| Obstetrics and Gynecology | Psychiatry |
| Oncology | Surgery |
| Ophthalmology and Visual Anatomical Sciences | Urology |
For postitions at St. John's Hospital
Dr. Susan Szpunar- Director of Biomedical Research
susan.szpunar@stjohn.org
Henry Ford Health has instituted a new process for accepting medical students into research positions. Beginning in 2024, research positions at HFH will only be available twice per year with application deadlines being February 1 and September 1. This new process applies to everyone EXCEPT students in the research elective (elective students have a similar opportunity during the first portion of the elective).The next HFH Application period will begin on January 2, 2025. Watch your email or our canvas page for more information!