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student doing research

How it Works

The ERA PREP Program begins in August. During Orientation, students will identify a research mentor. Working under the guidance of the research mentor and others, the student will complete 1-2 years engaging in research and education, including enrollment in select graduate courses. 

Throughout their enrollment, USF Health ERA PREP participants will complete courses and workshops to establish common skills and understanding of the basics of AD/ADRD Research. Topics will include:

  • Intensive research skills and professionalism
  • Time management
  • Note-taking, Study and test-taking skills
  • Scientific communication, statistics, and experimental design
  • Drafting a research plan
  • Literature searches and literature reviews
  • Manuscript writing

These workshops and other aspects of the education plan are designed to help PREP scholars meet basic needs to succeed in AD/ADRD research careers.

Program Highlights

  • Personalized plan created for each scholar to outline 1-2 years of research and educational goals. 
  • Multi-dimensional mentoring team for each PREP Scholar, consisting of the research mentor, a peer mentor (graduate student), and an outside of the discipline mentor to support professional development.
  • Workshops and social activities coordinated for the ERA PREP cohort, as well as integration with other graduate programs. 
  • Participation in seminars and journal clubs.
  • MCAT preparatory course for interested students. 
  • Salary with benefits.