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The Burr H. Perrin Scholarship for Visiting Students in Urology

The Burr H. Perrin Scholarship for Visiting Students in Urology provides financial assistance to visiting medical students interested in a four-week advanced elective at one of the nation’s most respected urology clinics. The scholarship is open to students who have successfully completed the third year of medical school at an LCME-accredited institution. We cannot accept applications from students in osteopathic programs.

One or two talented students from outside of Iowa are selected each year for this award, which is intended to assist with travel and housing expenses during the elective.

The Burr H. Perrin Scholarship for Visiting Students in Urology honors the memory and legacy of Burr H. Perrin of Marshalltown, Iowa, a devoted fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and a strong supporter of medical education in the state of Iowa. The award is intended to attract top-quality medical professionals to contribute to the state’s health care system.

This is your opportunity to learn about all aspects of urology while experiencing firsthand the breadth and depth of the outstanding clinical training and education available to residents who match at the University of Iowa.

The University of Iowa Department of Urology offers visiting medical students:

  • A supportive and collegial atmosphere, with students, residents, fellows, and faculty working together in a wide range of clinical experiences
  • Educational programming that includes access to the newest technology available in urologic care, including robotic and laparoscopic labs that employ state of the art 3D-printed models, cadavers, and pigs
  • Excellent quality of life in one of America’s best college towns while learning from an inclusive and family-oriented group of professionals who encourage participation and curiosity

Awardees also develop a 10- to 15-minute presentation covering an aspect of urologic medicine to be delivered during one of the department’s educational conferences.

How to Apply for the Burr H. Perrin Scholarship for Visiting Medical Students in Urology

Scholarship application may be submitted at the time of elective application and no later than May 15. Please be aware that receiving the Burr H. Perrin Scholarship for Visiting Medical Students in Urology does not guarantee a visiting clerkship seat. A visiting clerkship seat is contingent on availability and final Carver College of Medicine visiting student elective approval.

To apply, send one email to Urology-MedStudents@healthcare.uiowa.edu with all of the following attached:

  • A personal statement that includes a paragraph explaining why you are interested in a rotation at the University of Iowa
  • A letter of recommendation from any faculty member at your medical school