Medical College of Georgia Summer Student Training and Research Program (STAR)

The Summer STAR (Student Training And Research) Program is designed to provide biomedical research experience for undergraduate students with a sincere desire to pursue a graduate education in biomedical sciences.

This program provides opportunities for highly motivated and talented undergraduate students to develop skills as young scientists and to further explore their interest in biomedical research. During the course of the nine-week program, STARs actively participate in a biomedical research project under the guidance of a Augusta University faculty member. 

In addition, STAR participants attend workshops, discussion groups and laboratory demonstrations that expose them to a broad range of biomedical research techniques, approaches and laboratory experiences available at Augusta University. The Summer STAR program provides excellent preparation and relevant experience for students planning to pursue a PhD or MD/PhD in the biomedical sciences.

•  More Info: http://www.augusta.edu/gradstudies/star/overview.php
  
• Application Deadline: February 1, 2018
• Program Dates: May 21-July 20

Keck Graduate Institute

Explore MED at  Keck Graduate Institute in Claremont, CA is a two-week residential program of classroom and experiential learning to help students investigate what it means to be "premed". The program is best geared for undergraduate sophomores and juniors, but it's beneficial for anyone contemplating a career in healthcare. The program also benefits those applying to graduate programs and seek highly personalized advising and support.

• More Info: http://www.kgi.edu/academic-programs/summer-programs/summer-explore-med
• Application Deadline: June 22, 2018
• Program Dates: July 9 - 20

Adventures in Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University

 Discover if the exciting career of veterinary medicine is right for you! Adventures in Veterinary Medicine (AVM) at Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine is a fun and engaging career exploration program that will give you a deeper understanding of the veterinary profession and the demands of veterinary school. This program is the perfect introduction for students interested in pursuing a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree. 

• More info: http://vetsites.tufts.edu/avm/programs/college-program/
• Application Deadline: Late February/Early March
• Program Dates: June 4-8 (Session 1); June 11-15 (Session 2)

NYP Brooklyn Methodist Hospital - Summer College Intensive Program

Are you interested in being a part of the future of healthcare? Join other college students interested in pursuing a career in medicine for a summer of service in a hands-on, dynamic hospital setting. As a volunteer in the New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Summer College Intensive Program (SCIP) you can gain direct patient care experience and exposure to unique educational opportunities that will enrich your understanding of healthcare.

SCIP enables highly qualified college students to communicate directly with patients, offering support and assistance during their hospitalization. SCIP volunteers enhance the quality of care patients receive and become an integral part of the healthcare team. In addition, SCIP seeks to augment the education of future healthcare practitioners by immersing them in real world healthcare situations, and guiding them to become competent, compassionate healers.

• More Info:  http://bit.ly/2px0WQ6
• Application Deadline: January 31, 2018
• Program Dates: June 4 - August 2 (excluding Fridays and weekends)

Public Health Summer Programs at Morehouse College

The CDC Public Health Leader Fellowship Program (PHLFP) at Morehouse College is a rigorous 10-week summer program designed to prepare underrepresented, culturally sensitive, undergraduate students for leadership roles in the field of public health. 

The program includes 2 weeks of public health educational training at Morehouse College and 3 days of training at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For the remaining 8 weeks of the program, each student is paired with a mentor to conduct a hands-on research project.

• More Info: http://www.morehouse.edu/phsi/phlfp.html
• Application Deadline: February 9th, 2018 

Project Imhotep at Morehouse College is an eleven-week summer internship supported by the CDC's Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE), designed to create a public health workplace experience to increase student interest in minority health.

The program begins with two weeks of intense educational training in public health courses to equip interns with the academic information necessary to complete the program. During the following nine weeks, interns are paired in a one-on-one mentored relationship with experts at CDC, academic institutions, local and state agencies, or community based organizations to complete a public health research project. Interns will culminate their experience by giving an oral poster presentation to their peers, mentors and public health professionals and develop a research manuscript suitable for publication in a scientific journal.

In addition, interns will participate in a variety of seminars, workshops, educational initiatives and are required to complete 16 hours of community service. Interns will receive a stipend, lodging on the campus of Morehouse College, course credit and travel expenses to and from their city of origin.

• More Info: http://www.morehouse.edu/phsi/phlfp.html
• Application Deadline: February 9th, 2018

Columbia University Summer Public Health Scholars Program (SPHSP)

The Summer Public Health Scholars Program (SPHSP) at Columbia University is designed for undergraduate students to increase interest in and knowledge of public health and biomedical science careers. SPHSP is a partnership of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, College of Physicians and Surgeons, College of Dental Medicine, and School of Nursing.

Throughout the summer, participants receive leadership training, orientation to the public health disciplines, and real world work experience. At the conclusion of the program, interns deliver an oral presentation and submit a final paper on a public health challenge or intervention.

• More info: http://ps.columbia.edu/education/student-life/office-diversity/programs/college-and-post-baccalaureate-students/summer-publ 
• Application Deadline: January 31, 2018
• Program Dates: May 29 - August 1

Future Public Health Leaders Program (FPHLP)

The Future Public Health Leaders Program (FPHLP) is a CDC-funded program, designed to encourage underrepresented college students to consider careers in public health. The program, which takes place at the University of Michigan, is intended for college students in their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year who are undecided about their career goals and are in good academic standing in their area of study. Students are not required to have previous experience in public health. Participants receive leadership training, orientation to the public health disciplines, and real-world work experience.

• More Info:  https://sph.umich.edu/fphlp/program/index.html
• Application Deadline: January 31, 2018 
• Program Dates: May 21-July 27, 2018

Summer Internship Programs at Stanford

Stanford Medicine has a number of opportunities for high school students and undergraduates preparing for a future in medicine or science. See below for details!

Stanford Anesthesia Summer Institute 

An engaging two-week program for undergraduates and high school students interested in exploring careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), medicine, and health technology. Stanford faculty mentor students as they work towards solving real healthcare design challenges.

• More Info: https://med.stanford.edu/anesthesia/education/SASI.html
• Application Deadline: January 31, 2018 (Early Decision); March 1, 2018 (Standard Decision)
• Program Dates: June 18-29 (Session 1); July 30-Aug 10 (Session 2, if the first session fills)

 

Stanford Cardiovascular Surgery Internship 

This internship is designed for high school and undergraduate students considering careers in cardiovascular physiology and incorporates commonly used medical and surgical techniques.

• More Info: http://med.stanford.edu/cssec/summer-internship.html
• Application Deadline: February 23, 2018 
• Program Dates: June 24-July 7 (Session 1); July 8-21 (Session 2); July 22-Aug 4 (Session 3)

Stanford Clinical Internship 

A two-week program for premed undergraduates and motivated high school students interested in medicine. The curriculum includes lectures about medical specialties, laboratory learning opportunities, and sessions with current students and medical school admissions officers.

• More Info: http://med.stanford.edu/medcsi.html
• Application Deadline: February 25, 2018
• Program Dates: July 9-20 (Session 1); July 23-Aug 3 (Session 2)

CPR Training and Volunteer Opportunity

Want to learn CPR and teach others too? National Texas Two Step CPR is an annual event whose purpose is to engage the public and educate them on the benefits of compressions-only/hands-only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). To date, this project has trained over 10,000 people in the use of compressions-only CPR with the help of more than 1000 undergraduate and graduate students.

The Emory Pre-Medical Association and healthcorps.org are currently seeking volunteers for the National Texas Two Step CPR training event that will be held in Atlanta. Volunteers will teach compressions-only CPR to members of the general public. Volunteers are required to attend one of the Volunteer Training Sessions in order to be trained in CPR before the event. PLEASE NOTE: Volunteers will NOT be CPR certified but will receive CPR training.

• Volunteer Registration:  https://goo.gl/forms/7ThRbLHqcJJyYFOh2
• Registration Deadline:  February 9, 11:59 PM EST
• Event Dates:  February 24-25, 2018

Gap Year Opportunity: Research Assistant Position for Prospective Medical Students

The Medical University of South Carolina Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is looking to hire a prospective medical student interested in gaining clinical and research experience. A brief description of the opportunity is below:

This one-year full-time opportunity will place one recent graduate in the operating room observing shoulder and elbow surgeries weekly, in the clinic engaging and enrolling patients in a variety of outcome studies, and in the research lab assisting the physicians in countless research projects from biomechanical cadaver studies to statistical analyses of common practices and procedures to uncover their true effectiveness. The pre-medical student will be surrounded and fully engaged in the world of clinical and academic orthopaedics, gaining insight into the day-to-day of the medical field and helping contribute to the innovative research that will move the field forward.

• Application Deadline: February 16th, 2018
• Position Start Date: June 11, 2018
• More Info: Position Description and Application Instructions 

Please direct any questions to Dr. Josef Eichinger at muscshoulderelbowteam@gmail.com.