Program Overview and Details

B2MR is a two year program designed to prepare students for admission to and success in a top tier medical school.  

In this mentored research and training program, underrepresented students interested in pursuing an MD or MD-PhD degree in biomedical sciences will participate in B2MR experiences and activities throughout the year.

Who Is This Program For?

This program aims to reach students from various backgrounds which include American Indians and Alaska Natives, African Americans, Latinos/Hispanic and Pacific Islanders, individuals with disabilities, and/or individuals from a disadvantaged background that are pursuing an MD or MD-PhD in a biomedical or behavioral sciences field.

This program is not for students interested in applying to PhD programs or for students who are only exploring the idea of a future career in scientific research. If you are interested in pursuing a PhD degree, please apply to the PIKE-PREP program instead, which is a post-baccalaureate program for future graduate students.

If you are specifically interested in cancer-related research, and you would benefit from a two-year program, consider applying for the ASCENT post-baccalaureate program instead.

B2MR is a two-year program beginning in June, 2024. However, continued support for the second year will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Important Dates

  • November 1, 2024 – March 14, 2025: Program Application Open
  • November 1, 2024 – February 14, 2025: Rolling Admissions
  • March 14, 2025: All applications due (11:59 pm MDT)
  • June 2, 2025: Program start date

Timeline

YEAR 1, Summer

  • Introductory program activities including a meet and greet with the staff and mentors and a tour of the CU Anschutz medical facilities and research laboratories and facilities.
  • Lab safety training.
  • Development of the Individualized Development Plan (IDP).
  • Partnering with mentors and research laboratories within CU Anschutz.

YEAR 1, Fall/Winter

  • Continue research work with mentors.
  • Participate in journal club meetings, research-specific seminars, workshops, and/or retreats, skill development workshops, and other B2MR activities.
  • Take a biostatistics course.
  • Take optional graduate and/or undergraduate courses needed to enhance the scholar’s medical school application.
  • Attend the CU Anschutz medical school recruitment weekend.

YEAR 1, Spring

  • Attend or present at a national science conference.
  • Take optional graduate and/or undergraduate courses needed to enhance the scholar’s medical school application.
  • Continue work towards meeting IDP goals.
  • Support B2MR with the recruitment of the next class of scholars.
  • Attend the end-of-year celebration.

YEAR 2, Summer, Fall, Winter

  • Continue research work with mentors.
  • Participate in journal club meetings, research-specific seminars, workshops, and/or retreats, skill development workshops, and other B2MR activities.
  • Take optional graduate and/or undergraduate courses needed to enhance the scholar’s medical school application.
  • Prepare medical school program applications with support and guidance from the B2MR team and mentors.
  • Attend the CU Anschutz medical school recruitment weekend.

YEAR 2, Spring

  • Wrap up research projects.
  • Attend or present at a national science conference.
  • Take optional graduate and/or undergraduate courses needed to enhance the scholar’s medical school application.
  • Complete work towards meeting IDP goals.
  • Support B2MR with the recruitment of the next class of scholars.
  • Attend the end-of-year celebration.
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