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Dear colleagues, </div>
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I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to quickly share with you the news that the application for the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (UCCOM) R.O.S.E Program is now open<b>. The R<span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">.</span>O<span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">.</span>S<span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">.</span>E<span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">.</span><span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span>program
is part research internship, part<span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span><u>early acceptance to medical school</u>, and part mentorship.</b></div>
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<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">This program is designed for sophomore and junior level students who are Ohio residents or who live in certain<span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)"><span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://med.uc.edu/StudentServices/FinancialServices/OhioResidency/IndianaTuition.aspx" style="color:purple; text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:windowtext">Indiana</span></a><span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span>or<span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://med.uc.edu/StudentServices/FinancialServices/OhioResidency/MetropolitanTuition.aspx" style="color:purple; text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:windowtext">Kentucky</span></a><span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span>counties
that receive Ohio reciprocity. Only students who have successfully completed one year of college coursework as full-time, matriculated undergraduate students in a four year degree granting program will be considered. Students must be able to commit at least
two consecutive summers to a research internship in Cincinnati.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">For more information about the R.O.S.E program, including eligibility requirements and how to apply<span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)"><span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span></span>please visit
our website at<span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.med.uc.edu/ROSE" style="color:purple; text-decoration:underline">www.med.uc.edu/ROSE</a>.<span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)"><span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span></span>Please
keep in mind these important dates and eligibility requirements:</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:normal; font-size:7pt; line-height:normal; font-family:'Times New Roman'"> <span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><b><span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">November
1<span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">6</span>, 201<span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">3</span></span></b><span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">—R<span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">.</span>O<span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">.</span>S<span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">.</span>E<span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">.</span><span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span>Application
available online</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:normal; font-size:7pt; line-height:normal; font-family:'Times New Roman'"> <span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><b><span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">February<span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">3</span>,
201<span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">4</span></span></b><span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">—R<span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">.</span>O<span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">.</span>S<span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">.</span>E<span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">.</span><span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span>Application
deadline</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:normal; font-size:7pt; line-height:normal; font-family:'Times New Roman'"> <span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Must
be a resident of<span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Ohio</b>, or select<span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Indiana</b><span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span>or<span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Kentucky</b><span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span>counties
(these can be found on our website)</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">I have also attached a flyer with more information about the R.O.S.E. program for you to share with your pre-med students. If you or your students have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact
the Director of the ROSE Program, Dr. Abbigail Tissot at<span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:tissotam@ucmail.uc.edu" style="color:purple; text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:windowtext">tissotam@ucmail.uc.edu</span></a><span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span>or
by phone at 513-558-5581.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Thank you for your time.</span></p>
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