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Research and Leadership REACH NEW HEIGHTS Here, your required course of study is only the beginning. Between predoctoral fellowships and summer programs, national medical associations and student government—or even pursuing a dual degree—you’ll find many ways to take your education even further. FULFILL A LEGACY The Heritage College is a host site for the prestigious Albert Schweitzer Fellowship. Fellows develop service leadership skills by following in Dr. Schweitzer’s footsteps to improve the health and well-being of vulnerable populations. MAKE AND SHARE DISCOVERIES The Heritage College encourages students to pursue research activities in several ways: • O  ne-on-one research projects with faculty • R  esearch and Scholarly Advancement Fellowship Program • T  argeted support during each step in the research process, from concept development and research design to project implementation and dissemination of your findings MULTIPLY YOUR CAPACITY TO HEAL As a member of the Ohio University community, you can expand your medical education with dual- degree offerings designed to increase your personal and professional development. Distinguish yourself as a physician scientist, policy leader, or health care administrator, or supplement your medical education with a business background. AMPLIFY YOUR PASSION FOR CARE In any given year, at least 10 medical students are selected for an extra year of training as predoctoral associates in osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) or family medicine. This associateship further develops skills and has prepared past participants for careers in academic medicine in family medicine or OMM. 22