ACTIVE COHORTS
Active Research Cohorts
Each cohort pairs a small group of applicants with an NYU faculty anchor and a matched US Resident PI to co-author a PubMed-indexed publication. Seats are strictly limited.
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SMAK × New York University International Research Cohort
A 12-week intensive publication pipeline. Master SRMA fundamentals during a 7-day bootcamp, pair directly with active NYU residents, and co-author a paper for submission to PubMed-indexed journals.
EligibilityMBBS Students / Interns / USMLE Aspirants Starts August 15, 2026 12 Weeks (incl. 7-Day Intensive Bootcamp) 1 PubMed-indexed publication
US-Backed Credibility
US Program Directors value international research over generic local papers. Co-authoring with active US faculty gives your CV a high-quality stamp.
Elective & Mentorship Pathways
Build rapport with US attendings — opening the door to high-yield Letters of Recommendation (LORs) and direct US clinical opportunities.
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Faculty Anchor
Dr. Ali Akram Khan
Attending Physician, New York University
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Resident PI
Active NYU Residents
United States
THE JOURNEY
Three Steps to Publication
01
7-Day Intensive Bootcamp
Master the core fundamentals of systematic reviews and data extraction.
02
NYU Resident Match
Get assigned directly to an active US Resident working in your field of interest.
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PubMed-Indexed Publication
Execute the dataset and co-author a paper submitted to international journals based on ICMJE Guidelines.
APPLY
Apply to Unlock Your Slot
Submit your details and a SMAK Cohort Coordinator will reach out privately to confirm your slot and next steps.