Featured Students for Research, Discovery and Cures

"As the oldest son, I was told since I was a child that it was expected of me to become a physician. My Capstone experience actually went against what I was expected to do and instead focused on pursuing what I loved, which was research."

"I knew when I applied that I wanted to go into biomedical research to pursue a Master’s or PhD. UMR described an opportunity to be part of a novel, interdisciplinary program with a degree that could be customized to the specific career track that the student wanted. "

"By participating in a broad array of experiences, I was able to see how my education could be applied in various settings. I began to see how versatile my background in health sciences truly was, and I felt comfortable beginning graduate school in a related field."

"I chose UMR for its pristine location within the heart of Rochester and its integration with the health care community, such as Mayo Clinic. There are countless opportunities UMR provides as a university tailored for health sciences. In addition, UMR offers smaller class sizes, hands-on learning and more direct contact with the professors which was important to me after having 1000+ people in my high school graduating class."

"I have learned so much at UMR. Beyond providing me with a quality education in health sciences, I have learned what it means to be a good teacher. I strive to emulate all the qualities of a good instructor - clear instruction, pausing to check for student understanding, engaging students and teaching through group activities. These are all qualities that are shared by each instructor that I had at UMR."

“The time I spent in the lab and giving myself time to read and write allowed me to hone in on what facets of science and medicine fascinated me and how I saw myself contributing to research and patient care in my career."

"My Capstone brought forth the idea of personalized medicine as looking at the whole patient rather than just treating the problem. Along with this comes emotional, spiritual and financial stress that can all contribute to a patient’s well-being. "

"I appreciate the opportunity to learn from all my instructors. I am especially grateful for what I learned from Dr. Molly Dingel, Dr. Marcia Nichols and Dr. Robert Dunbar. I gained skills in their courses that I use every day. "

“I knew this connection [with Mayo Clinic] would provide unparalleled opportunities for networking, hands-on learning and real-world experiences in the medical field."

"I chose to come to UMR in pursuit of a health sciences degree, however the biggest impact of my decision to choose UMR was the relationships I saw built with the professors and staff at the university."

"My Capstone prepared me for the research I am currently doing, giving me the experience in research and the educational foundation to be confident in my knowledge and skills."

"I went into my Capstone not knowing what I wanted to do after college, so I focused on gaining experience in a number of ways to find my niche in the medical field."

"My Capstone focused on the importance of persistence and figuring out the next step after failure. It helped me maintain a good attitude and develop endurance to move forward."

"The capstone experience that I had during my undergraduate studies has played a significant role in shaping my future. It helped me gain clarity on my passion and the direction I wanted to take in life."

"My education at UMR has been invaluable to prepare me for my current line of work. Coursework and faculty have taught me not only the basic scientific principles that are required knowledge for the research field, but they also taught me how to think critically and how to take a scientific approach to solving problems."