The Medical Student Research Immersion Program (MSRIP) is a structured, longitudinal program designed to introduce medical students to research in Women’s Health through the Department of OBGYN. The program provides mentorship, training, and hands-on scholarly experiences throughout medical school. A foundation of coursework, faculty-guided research projects, mentorship, and opportunities for scientific presentation and publication help students with essential skills in research design, data analysis, scientific writing, and critical thinking. The program supports a broad range of research interests, including clinical, translational, public health, basic science, and computational research. By creating a clear pathway from research training to project completion and dissemination, MSRIP aims to cultivate the next generation of physician-scientists and clinician-scholars committed to advancing women's health and reproductive medicine.

VCU Medical Students can enroll in the fall of their first year. The program consists of several virtual session and mentorship check- ins and is designed around taking some time to focus on a research project in the summer between M1 and M2 years. Students receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program after meeting the requirements.