Summer Undergraduate Science Research Programs & Pre-Medical Summer Programs Albert Einstein College of MedicineBronx, N.Y.

Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Baylor College of MedicineHouston

Summer Medical and Research Training Program (SMART)

Boston University School of MedicineBoston

Summer Training as Research Scholars (STaRS)

Brigham and Women's Hospital (in collaboration with Harvard-affiliated hospitals)

Boston

Harvard Summer Research Program in Kidney Medicine

Case Western Reserve UniversityCleveland

Summer Undergraduate Research in Pharmacology

Children's Hospital Research Foundation of CincinnatiCincinnati

Division of Developmental Biology

Undergraduate Summer Student Program

City of Hope National Medical Center and Beckman Research InstituteDuarte, Calif.

Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Student Academy

Committee on Institutional CooperationChampaign, Ill.

Summer Research Opportunities Program

Drexel University College of MedicinePhiladelphia

Biomedical Graduate Studies-Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Georgia State University, Neuroscience InstituteAtlanta

Behavioral Research Advancements in Neuroscience (BRAIN)

Gerstner Sloan-Kettering Graduate SchoolNew York

Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Harvard Medical SchoolBoston

Harvard Summer Research Program in Kidney Medicine

Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimore

Summer Internship Program (SIP)

Keck Graduate InstituteClaremont, Calif.

Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Program

Louisiana State Health Sciences CenterShreveport Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and NeuroscienceShreveport, La.

Summer Undergraduate Pharmacology Experience in Research Program (SUPER)

Maine Medical Center Research InstituteScarborough, Maine

Summer Student Research Program at main Medical Center Research Institute

Massachusetts General Hospital Multicultural Affairs OfficeBoston

Summer Research Trainee Program

Mayo ClinicRochester, Minn.

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Medical College of GeorgiaAugusta, Ga.

Summer Student Training and Research (STAR)

Medical College of WisconsinMilwaukee, Wisc.

Summer Program for Undergraduate Research

Summer Enrichment Programs

Medical University of South CarolinaCharleston, S.C.

Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterNew York

Medical Student Summer Fellowship Research Program

Minneapolis Heart Institute FoundationMinneapolis

Summer Research Internships in Clinical Cardiology

Mount Sinai School of MedicineNew York

Summer Undergraduate Research Program

National Institutes of HealthBethesda, Md.

Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research

New York University School of MedicineNew York

Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Northwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineEvanston, Ill.

CURE Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Ohio State University Medical CenterColumbus, Ohio

SUCCESS Summer Undergraduate Course Creating Excellence in Scientific Study

Oregon Health and Science UniversityPortland, Ore.

Graduate Studies Program

Penn State University, College of MedicineHershey, Pa.

Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program

Stanford University School of MedicineStanford, Calif.

Stanford Summer Research Program (SSRP)/Amgen Scholars

Thomas Jefferson UniversityPhiladelphia

Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Tufts UniversityBoston

Sackler School Summer Research Programs

University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, Ala.

Summer Research Programs for Undergraduates

University at Buffalo (SUNY) School of Medicine and Biomedical SciencesBuffalo, N.Y.

Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)

University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles

Summer Programs for Undergraduate Research

University of California, San DiegoLa Jolla, Calif.

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program

University of California, San FranciscoSan Francisco

Summer Research Training Program

University of ChicagoChicago

Summer Research Training Program

University of Cincinnati College of MedicineCincinnati

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF)  

University of Colorado Health Sciences CenterDenver

Graduate Experience for Multicultural Students (GEMS)

University of Connecticut Health CenterFarmington, Conn.

Undergraduate Summer Research

University of GeorgiaBiomedical and Health Sciences Institute

Athens, Ga.

Summer Undergraduate Fellows

University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineIowa City, Iowa

Summer Undergraduate Research Programs

University of KansasLawrence, Kan.

Summer Undergraduate Research Programs

University of MarylandBaltimore

Office of Student Research

University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolWorcester, Mass.

Summer Undergraduate Research Program

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Rutgers UniversityNew Brunswick, N.J.

Undergraduate Summer Research

University of MichiganAnn Arbor, Mich.

Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities

University of MinnesotaTwin Cities, Minn.

Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Programs (LSSURP)

University of Nebraska - LincolnLincoln, Neb.

Undergraduate Summer Research Program

University of Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, Neb.

Summer Undergraduate Research

University of New Mexico School of MedicineAlbuquerque, N.M.

Undergraduate Pipeline Network Summer Research Program

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences CenterOklahoma City, Okla.

Native American Center for Health Research Summer Undergraduate Research

Experience

Summer Undergraduate Research Experience

Stephenson Cancer Center Summer Undergraduate Program

University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia

Summer Undergraduate Internship Program (SUIP)

University of Pittsburgh School of MedicinePittsburgh

Summer Undergraduate Research Programs

Premedical Academic Enrichment Program

MIDAS summer Research Opportunity

Undergraduate Summer Research Opportunities

Training and Experimentation in Computational Biology

University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryRochester, N.Y.

Strong Children’s Research Center Summer Program

University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at HoustonHouston

Summer Undergraduate Research Program

University of Texas Medical BranchGalveston, Texas

Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Summer Internship in Tropical Diseases ResearchUniversity of Virginia School of MedicineCharlottesville, Va.

Minority Health International Research Training Program (MHIRT)

Summer Research Internship Program

UT Southwestern Medical Center at DallasDallas

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program

Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, Tenn.

Vanderbilt Summer Science Academy

Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, Va.

Summer Student Program in Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, and Public Health

Epidemiology

Wake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem, N.C.

Summer Research Opportunities Program

Washington UniversitySt. Louis

Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences Summer Research Programs

Wayne State University School of MedicineDetroit

Summer Research Programs

Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-KetteringNew York

Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program

Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program

Yale School of MedicineNew Haven, Conn.

NIH-NIDDK/KUH Yale Summer Research Fellowship for Undergraduate Students

Summer Programs of Affiliate GREAT Group MembersThe bylaws of the GREAT Group allow the Steering Committee to appoint individuals

from non-AAMC member institutions as affiliate members of the GREAT Group.

Individuals from the following programs have been appointed affiliate members:

UT Southwestern Medical Center at DallasDallas

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program

re-PhD and PhD-MD ProgramsCalifornia Institute of Technology Amgen Scholars ProgramThe Amgen Scholars Program provides students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D.-Ph.D. program—especially those from groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields—the opportunity to conduct research in biology, chemistry, and bio-technical related fields under the guidance of seasoned research mentors. Students will have the opportunity to attend weekly seminars, participate in a professional development series, and take field trips. Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The program last ten weeks, and includes a stipend, room and board, and travel assistance.

California Institute of Technology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) ProgramThe SURF Program introduces students to research under the guidance of seasoned research mentors. Participants will write research proposals, attend weekly seminars, take field trips, and participate in a professional development series. The program lasts ten weeks and includes a stipend and housing allowance.

California Institute of Technology WAVE Fellows ProgramThe WAVE Fellows Program aims to foster diversity by increasing the participation of students from groups underrepresented in science and engineering Ph.D. programs and making Caltech's programs more visible and accessible to students not

traditionally exposed to Caltech. In addition to the research experience, participants will attend weekly seminars, networking events, field trips, and a graduate school preparation series. Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The program includes a stipend and housing allowance.

Duke University School of Medicine Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Pharmacology and Biology (SURPH)SURPH is designed for juniors who plan on pursuing future Ph.D. graduate work, and focuses on examining how biomedical research discoveries can be translated to the treatment of disease. Participants will work with a faculty member to carry out an independent research project in the Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology at Duke University Medical Center, and will also be exposed to networking opportunities. The program lasts eight weeks and includes a stipend and housing.

Gateways to the Laboratory Summer ProgramThe Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program is designed for students who wish to pursue a combined M.D.-Ph.D. program after college. Students conduct independent research at either Weill Cornell Medical College, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, or The Rockefeller University, present and participate in weekly journal clubs, attend workshops, and scrub into surgeries at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Participants must be members of an underrepresented group in medicine and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The program lasts ten weeks and includes a stipend and travel assistance.

iSchool Inclusion Institute of Information Sciences (i3) Summer Research Program for Undergraduate StudentsThe i3 Summer Research Program for Undergraduate Students is a research and leadership development program that prepares students from underrepresented populations for graduate study and careers in the information sciences. Participants undertake a yearlong experience that includes two summer institutes hosted by the University of Pittsburgh School of Information Sciences and a research project spanning the year. The program includes a stipend, meal allowance, housing, and transportation.

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Summer Undergraduate Physician-Scientist-Training Education and Research (SUPER) ProgramThe SUPER Program is designed for students interested in the biomedical sciences who intend to pursue a combined D.O.-Ph.D. program after college. Participants will work in a research laboratory under the guidance of selected faculty members in the biomedical sciences, shadow physicians in a clinical setting, and attend seminars emphasizing the intersection of science and medicine. Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and those from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. The program lasts ten weeks and includes a stipend and housing.

Ohio State University Medical Center SUCCESS ProgramThe SUCCESS Program is designed for students interested in the biomedical sciences who intend to pursue a Ph.D. or M.D.-Ph.D program. Participants will perform laboratory research, receive professional development and ethics training, and have the opportunity to interact with Ph.D. and MSTP students. Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and those from underrepresented groups are

especially encouraged to apply. The program lasts nine weeks and includes a stipend, housing, and travel allowance.

Opportunities in Genomics Research (OGR) Undergraduate Scholars ProgramThe OGR Undergraduate Scholars Program at Washington University is designed for underrepresented students who are interested in learning more about biomedical research and pursuing a Ph.D. in genomics and related fields. Participants will have the opportunity to conduct research in genomics and genetics, as well as in cancer biology, molecular biology, immunology and others. Supplemental activities, such as GRE preparation and career counseling, are also available. The program lasts for eight weeks and includes a stipend and housing. Washington University also offers a one-year OGR Extensive Study Program for upcoming or recent graduates.

University of Cincinnati Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)MSTP is designed to offer research training to students with an interest in combined M.D.-Ph.D. training. Under the direction of a faculty advisor, students design a research project within the context of the current research in the advisor's laboratory, which may result in a student-authored publication. Participants are also teamed with a physician who they may shadow on ward rounds as well as during clinical service and surgery. The program lasts ten weeks and includes a stipend.

University of Michigan Medical Scientist Training Program UM-SMART Summer ProgramThe UM-SMART Program is designed for students from groups traditionally underrepresented in medicine who are interested in obtaining a combined M.D.-Ph.D. degree leading to a career in medicine focused on basic research relevant to human diseases. Participants will perform full-time research in a faculty laboratory, attend weekly faculty research presentations, shadow physicians, and attend a scientific retreat. The program lasts ten weeks and includes a stipend, housing, and travel assistance.

Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP)SMDEP is an academic enrichment program that provides freshman and sophomore college students with intensive and personalized medical and dental school preparation. Participants will develop their learning skills, explore career options, attend workshops and seminars, and gain some clinical exposure. The program lasts six weeks and includes a stipend, room and board, and limited travel assistance.

UCLA Premedical/Predental Enrichment Program (PREP)PREP is an academic enrichment program that targets financially disadvantaged students and those from groups underrepresented in medicine, exposing them to the rigors of academic medicine and/or dentistry. Students participate in preceptorships with physicians in clinical and research settings, and are also mentored by accomplished medical students. The program lasts seven weeks and includes a stipend.

Virginia Commonwealth University Summer Academic Enrichment Program (SAEP)SAEP is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, or physical therapy, and simulates the first year of a health profession program. Participants will attend courses on various subjects including biochemistry,

microbiology, and pharmacology, as well as discipline-specific courses or clinical exposure. Participants will also attend learning skills and test-taking workshops, and take part in mock interviews. The program lasts six weeks and includes a stipend and housing.

Preveterinary ProgramsUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Exploration Through Science (VETS) Summer ProgramThe VETS Summer Program is designed to provide an understanding of the challenges and rewards of a career in veterinary medicine. Participants experience rotations with fourth-year veterinary students in a small animal hospital, in the areas of cardiology, medicine, dentistry, oral surgery, emergency services, and surgery/orthopedics. Participants will also tour the school's large animal facility. In addition, the program is supplemented by several lectures on public health, toxicology, working dogs, and clinical investigations, as well as special labs in pathology, microbiology, and anatomy. The program lasts five days and scholarships are available.

Prehealth ProgramsCenter for Colon Cancer Research (CCCR) Undergraduate Minority Research ProgramThe CCCR Undergraduate Research Program aims to foster the progression of young scientists by providing research internships in cancer-related fields (e.g., biological sciences, pharmacy, and public health). In addition to the research experience, participants will attend professional development workshops and research seminars, as well as a summer research symposium at the conclusion of the internship. The program lasts ten weeks and includes a stipend, housing, and travel expenses.

Health Leads Volunteer ProgramHealth Leads seeks students to serve as volunteers in a program that works with clinics serving the poor. Volunteers are responsible for educating patients about social service programs (i.e. food and housing assistance and neighborhood exercise programs). Positions are part-time (at least six hours per week, in addition to weekly sessions and ongoing training), unpaid, and require a commitment of one year. Students are also eligible to apply as Summer Fellows and volunteer for up to 20 hours per week to help redesign the Health Leads program.

Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training (MIHRT) FellowshipMIHRT is for students from underrepresented groups who seek an international research opportunity in global health. The program is a fully-funded 11-week summer program during which fellows will receive training in New York City, and will carry out a research project in one of five countries (Dominican Republic, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kenya or Swaziland). The program covers all living and travel expenses, and includes a monthly stipend.

North Shore-LIJ Undergraduate Administrative Summer InternshipThe North Shore-LIJ Healthcare Management Program is an extensive 8-week internship program in which undergraduate students with a record of outstanding academic achievement and leadership capabilities will gain exposure to the roles and

responsibilities of hospital or healthcare administrators. Interns are given unparalleled access to the North Shore-LIJ Health System with the opportunity to work alongside executive professionals in the field of hospital administration, including finance & operations. Beginning with an orientation into the basic operations of running a hospital or service line, the internship experience will quickly evolve into real project work to be completed closely with the North Shore-LIJ team. The Healthcare Management Program is geared towards students with a distinct interest in the healthcare field, but welcomes applications from all students, regardless of their undergraduate major or field of study.

University of Minnesota School of Public Health Summer Institute in Biostatistics (SIBS)SIBS is designed for students with an interest in mathematics, statistics, computing, science, or public health research. Participants will attend seminars, take field trips to organizations that hire biostatisticians, and receive advice about applying to graduate school. Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The program lasts six weeks and all costs, including travel, housing, tuition, meals, and extracurricular activities, are covered by the program.

 

Premed ProgramsCenter for Colon Cancer Research (CCCR) Undergraduate Minority Research ProgramThe CCCR Undergraduate Minority Research Program aims to foster the progression of young scientists by providing research internships in cancer-related fields (e.g., biological sciences, pharmacy, and public health). In addition to the research experience, participants will attend professional development workshops and research seminars, as well as a summer research symposium at the conclusion of the internship. The program lasts ten weeks and includes a stipend, housing, and travel expenses.

Columbia University Center for the Study of Science and Religion/Terence Cardinal Cooke Hospital and Medical Center (CSSR-TCC) Summer Internship ProgramThe CSSR-TCC Summer Internship Program offers summer internships to four students interested in gaining experience assisting one of the most ethnically diverse, vulnerable, and socially marginalized populations in New York. Responsibilities include assisting TCC staff as well as family members and loved ones, participating in unit and facility-wide recreational therapy events, and visiting weekly with an individual patient or resident as a long-term companion. Interns will also have the opportunity to shadow staff members while gaining exposure to today’s healthcare issues surrounding transitions of care, including sub-acute and long-term medical care. Positions are full-time, include a stipend, and require a commitment of ten weeks.

Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health Biostatistics Enrichment Summer Training (BEST) Diversity ProgramThe BEST Diversity Program weeks to expand and diversify the behavioral and biomedical sciences workforce by introducing students from underrepresented populations to research in the areas of biostatics and cardiovascular and pulmonary

disease. Participants undertake an individualized research project with a Columbia University faculty member, attend seminars, and participate in a GRE preparatory course. Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The program lasts eight weeks and includes a stipend, housing, and travel assistance.

Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) ProgramThe CURE Program introduces students from underrepresented populations to the world of cancer research by placing them in real research settings at local cancer research institutions, in an effort to encourage students to pursue future careers in the biosciences. Participants are assigned an advisor who oversees their research, and will also have the opportunity to attend research and professional development seminars, learn how to navigate scientific papers, and prepare an abstract and final presentation. Participants must be U.S. students or permanent residents. The program lasts ten weeks and a stipend is provided.

Des Moines University Health Professions Advanced Summer Scholars (P.A.S.S.) ProgramThe P.A.S.S. Program is designed to prepare college sophomores and juniors for applying to and attending medical school and other health professions programs. Health P.A.S.S. will provide students with well-rounded perspectives on what it’s like to be a medical school student in osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine and surgery, physical therapy, and physician assistant studies. Preference is given to qualified applicants from populations underrepresented in medicine and health care, including under-represented minority, low-income, and/or first-generation college students. The program lasts three weeks and housing, transportation, and meals are included.

Harvard University Summer Clinical and Translational Research Program (SCTRP)   SCTRP is designed for students seeking to expand their understanding of and interest in pursuing clinical and/or translational research, Participants will perform research under the guidance of a menor, attend weekly seminars, and attend networking events. Attendees typically come from Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS) and Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) NIH-funded institutions, historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and/or tribal colleges with baccalaureate degree programs. The program lasts ten weeks and provides a stipend, housing, and travel assistance.

Illinois College of Optometry: Focus on Your FutureThe Illinois College of Optometry Focus on Your Future program exposes underrepresented, minority undergraduate students to the profession of optometry in a variety of settings. Participants will have the opportunity to meet and work with current optometry students, ICO Faculty & Staff, and practicing optometrists. The program lasts one week and includes housing.

Northeast Regional Alliance (NERA) MedPrep ProgramThe NERA MedPrep Program provides underrepresented students with the opportunity to develop key skills and competencies important to success at medical school. Students will receive science classes and MCAT prep, as well as clinical exposure from a medical professional. The participating schools are Rutgers New

Jersey Medical School, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Icahn School of Medicine. The program takes place over three summers.

Northwest Regional Alliance   MedPrep Scholars   Program The MedPrep Scholars Program is designed to increase participants' competitiveness for medical school. The program provides freshman or sophomore college students with enrichment science courses and the opportunity to attend seminars in various medical specialties. Second summer participants also receive free MCAT prep and clinical rotation experiences, while third summer participants are provided with research opportunities on health-related issues affecting underserved communities. The program lasts six weeks.

Ohio State University Improving Diversity in Optometric Careers (I-DOC) ProgramThe I-DOC Program, which aims to increase the number of under-represented ethnic minority optometrists, is designed to provide information to students about optometry through hands-on experiences. Participants receive instruction in eye anatomy, eye diseases, and vision, and will also learn the basic components of an eye examination, find out about career options within optometry, and have the opportunity to shadow local optometrists or optometry students. The program lasts three days and is offered at no cost.

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) ProgramThe SURF Program is designed to expose students to the challenges, excitement, and satisfaction of performing research. Participants work in an active research lab under the guidance of a faculty member, and are also eligible to receive six hours of tuition-free biology credit. The program lasts seven weeks and includes a stipend and room and board.

Premedical Urban Leaders Summer Enrichment (PULSE) ProgramPULSE is an academic enrichment program designed to provide students interested in healthcare exposure to medical professions. Participants receive academic, clincial, research, and service learning opportunities with a focus on urban health needs. Those from groups traditionally underrepresented in medicine and science and/or from financially disadvantaged backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. The program lasts six weeks and includes a stipend.

Sevilleta Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) Experience for Undergraduates ProgramThe Sevilleta LTER Program offers students, particularly those from underrepresented groups, an opportunity to learn more about the bio-geosciences. Students are trained to conduct independent research at the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge under the guidance of a University of New Mexico Biology and/or Earth and Planetary Sciences faculty mentor. Participants will present their results at a research symposium at the end of the summer. Qualified applicants must be current undergraduate students who will not graduate this spring and must be U.S. citizens. The program lasts 11 weeks and includes a stipend, housing, and travel assistance.

Short-Term Research Experience for Underrepresented Persons (STEP-UP)STEP-UP provides a hands-on research experience for students interested in exploring biomedical, behavioral, clinical, or social science research. Participants are

paired with experienced research mentors at institutions throughout the nation, and will have the opportunity to attend the annual STEP-UP Research Symposium in Bethesda, MD. Students from groups underrepresented in biomedical research are especially encouraged to apply. The program lasts between eight and 12 weeks and includes a stipend.

Steamboat Foundation Summer Scholar ProgramThe Steamboat Foundation Summer Scholar Program allows juniors with demonstrated financial need to participate in an internship with Columbia alumnus and New York Mets team physician Dr. David Altchek at the Hospital of Special Surgery. The Scholar will gain experience shadowing Dr. Altchek in clinical consultations and surgical procedures while also contributing to a relevant independent research project. Participants will live and learn with other Scholars from varied academic backgrounds. The program lasts ten weeks and scholars receive a generous financial award, part of which is used to pay for the program.

Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP)SMDEP is an academic enrichment program that provides freshman and sophomore college students with intensive and personalized medical and dental school preparation. The program lasts six weeks and includes a stipend and housing.

SUNY College of Optometry Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) Internship and Summer Academic ProgramsCSTEP is an academic enrichment program designed for underrepresented and/or economically disadvantaged students, which provides the opportunity to experience and learn about the field of optometry while shadowing optometrists, going on field trips, conducting research projects, and learning from special lectures. Interested students may apply to a 2-week long internship program, or an extended 8-week long academic program. SUNY Downstate Medical Center Undergraduate Summer Research ProgramThe Undergraduate Summer Research Program is designed for students from groups traditionally underrepresented in the biomedical professions who intend to pursue a career in medicine or science. Participants will conduct research under the direction of a faculty member, and will present their research at the end of the program. The program lasts eight weeks and includes a stipend. UCLA Premedical/Predental Enrichment Program (PREP)PREP is an academic enrichment program that targets financially disadvantaged students and those from groups underrepresented in medicine, exposing them to the rigors of academic medicine and/or dentistry. Students participate in preceptorships with physicians in clinical and research settings, and are also mentored by accomplished medical students. The programs lasts seven weeks and includes a stipend. 

University of California at Berkeley Opto-CampOpto-Camp is designed to provide students, especially those who are underrepresented in the profession or who are first-generation college students, with opportunities to learn about the profession of optometry and the process of becoming an optometrist. Participants may attend lectures, learn about the process of applying to optometry school, and tour the School of Optometry, among other things. The program lasts three days and scholarships are available.

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Research, Observation, Science, and Education (ROSE) Program   The ROSE Program is part internship, part early acceptance to medical school, and part mentorship, and is designed to provide students with opportunities to connect with University faculty. Participants are matched with a faculty advisor, who they will work with to design a research project. Students must be sophomores or juniors who are residents of Ohio or select Kentucky or Indiana counties. The program lasts for two consecutive summers.

University of Massachusetts Medical School Combined Summer Undergraduate Research OpportunityThe Combined Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity is designed to provide participants with in-depth exposure to biomedical research. Participants will take part in laboratory research with an investigator serving as a mentor, role model, and advisor, and will also prepare and present a professional research poster. The program lasts ten weeks and includes a stipend, housing, and travel assistance.

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Summer Pre-Med Enrichment Program for Under-Represented Minority StudentsThe Summer Pre-Med Enrichment Program aims to prepare underrepresented minority students for careers in academic medicine or other positions of leadership in medicine. Participants attend lectures given by medical school faculty, receive training in biomedical research, gain clinical experience, and participate in workshops on MCAT preparation and the medical school admissions process. The program lasts ten weeks and includes a stipend and room and board.

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Models of Infectious Disease Agent Study (MIDAS) Summer Research ProgramThe MIDAS Summer Research Program is designed for students interested in the computational modeling and simulation of infectious diseases. Based on their interests, skills sets, and career goals, participants will be matched with MIDAS investigators conducting interdisciplinary research projects. The program lasts ten weeks and includes a stipend. University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Summer Premedical Academic Enrichment Program (SPAEP)SPAEP is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in medicine or biomedical research. The program offers two levels of enrichment, both of which provide participants with experience in medical research and clinical activities. The program lasts seven weeks.

 University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)SURP is designed to provide students interested in biomedical science with the opportunity to perform cutting-edge research under the guidance of internationally-recognized scientists. Participants are matched with research mentors, participate in weekly seminars and lab meetings, and conduct laboratory-based research. Students from groups underrepresented in the sciences are especially encouraged to apply. The program lasts ten weeks and includes a stipend; housing and travel assistance may be available.

Case Western Reserve University Schools Of Medicine & Dental MedicineThe goal of the Case Western Reserve University SMDEP is to identify, recruit, and assist in preparing as many highly talented, committed, and hard-working minority and economically disadvantaged students as possible for careers in dentistry and medicine. We hope to imbue our students with the confidence and skills necessary to allow them to return to…Continue reading   →

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and College of Dental MedicineSMDEP at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and College of Dental Medicine provides students who are seriously interested in applying to medical or dental school with a well-defined, integrated approach to learning, focusing on the basic science curriculum needed to apply to medical or dental school. Students engage in intense coursework, labs, learning-skills… Continue reading   →

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and UCLA School of DentistryThe UCLA SMDEP mission is to serve as a model learning community in which students examine a variety of healthcare issues affecting medically underserved communities through problem-based learning cases, lectures, clinical experiences, small-group discussions, and a research project. Students will also improve their learning skills and strengthen their foundation in science. Upon completion of this… Continue reading   →

Duke University School of MedicineThe summer program at Duke University offers talented students the resources to present strong credentials for admission to medical school. By providing a solid foundation in the pre-medical sciences, math, writing, and learning skills, the program prepares its scholars for success. Instruction in ethics, professionalism, interviewing skills, clinical experience, and individual advising complete the toolbox.… Continue reading   →

Howard University Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Dentistry and MedicineThe Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) at Howard University is designed to recruit, educate, empower and mentor academically talented undergraduate students who desire to become health care professionals. SMDEP immerses students from underrepresented minority and disadvantaged backgrounds in an environment that provides a strong foundation in basic sciences; health policy and disparities; and… Continue reading   →

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Rutgers School of Dental MedicineRutgers New Jersey Medical School and Rutgers School of Dental Medicine SMDEP serves to advance our institution’s core mission of meeting society’s current and future health care needs by preparing individuals underrepresented in medicine and dentistry, and doing so while championing cultural competency and humanism in all aspects of education. SMDEP reaffirms our continued commitment… Continue reading   →

The University of Texas School of Dentistry and McGovern Medical School at HoustonThe University of Texas School of Dentistry and McGovern Medical School at Houston SMDEP seeks talented and motivated students from a variety of backgrounds, including those who are: underrepresented or underserved interested in pursuing a career in dentistry or medicine interested in serving the underserved The mission of SMDEP is to assist students in enhancing… Continue reading   →

University of Louisville Schools of Medicine and DentistryBe part of an academic learning community that is at the center of a diverse biomedical research and health care complex in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. The University of Louisville’s Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) offers daily opportunities for rural, minority, and disadvantaged undergraduates to experience the way in which math and science are… Continue reading   →

University of Nebraska Medical CenterSMDEP at UNMC is designed to identify, prepare, and recruit talented undergraduate freshmen and sophomores who are underrepresented in the fields of medicine and dentistry, and truly interested in becoming future dentists and physicians. The overall goal of the six-week residential program is to provide each scholar with academic enrichment for their current pre-professional program… Continue reading   →

University of Virginia School of MedicineThe University of Virginia has 31 years of experience providing one of the nation’s leading medical school prep programs. The depth and breadth of the program, and the experiences it offers, will provide students with a wealth of information and ideas that will make them

more competitive candidates for medical school. The UVA SMDEP seeks… Continue reading   →

University of Washington Schools of Medicine and DentistrySMDEP at the University of Washington is committed to increasing the diversity of the pool of physicians and dentists, and improving access to quality healthcare.One component of the six-week SMDEP curriculum at the University of Washington is a rigorous academic enrichment series of classes that focus on ensuring a strong knowledge base in the basic… Continue reading   →

Yale School of MedicineThe Yale SMDEP is an intensive six-week summer program for highly motivated college students who are considering a career in medicine. The Yale SMDEP has five primary objectives: Expose students to a problem-based learning model of science education that is similar to that used in medical school Offer students workshops/seminars that will improve reading and… Continue reading   →

Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Summer Undergraduate Research Program 

University of Arizona Graduate College: Minority Health Disparities Undergraduate Summer Research 

Biophysical Society Summer Research Program 

Boston University - Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship 

Caltech Pasadena - Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) 

Christian Brothers University - Summer Research Program MHIRT 

Cornell - Travelers Summer Research Fellowship for Premedical Students 

Cornell University - Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Program - Gateways to the Laboratory Program 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center: Summer Undergraduate Research Program 

Harvard University- Division of Biological Sciences Undergraduate Summer Internship Program 

Harvard Medical School- Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program 

Keck School of Medicine of USC - Bridging the Gaps Summer Research Program

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program (SURF) 

Medical College of Wisconsin: Diversity Summer Health-related Research Education Program (DSHREP) 

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine - “SUPER” Summer Undergraduate Physician-scientist-training Education & Research program 

MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP) 

Mount Sinai School of Medicine- Summer Research Fellowship Program (SURP) 

National College of Natural Medicine Summer Research Internship Program 

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease’s (NIDDK’s) STEP-UP Program 

National Institutes of Health

Biomedical Research Training Program for Individuals from Underrepresented Groups 

Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research (SIP) 

NIDDK Diversity Summer Research Training Program (DSRTP) for Undergraduate Students 

Northeastern University Biology REU Program 

Ohio State University Summer Undergraduate Course Creating Excellence in Scientific Study (SUCCESS) 

Ohio State University Language Sciences Research lab 

Ohio University - Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship ( SURF)

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Equity Summer Research Internship Program

University of Oregon Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR)

University of Oregon NICHD R25 Summer Research Program  

Summer Undergraduate Research Programs at Penn State Hershey

Pritzker School of Medicine (Chicago): PSOMER (Pritzker School of Medicine Experience in Research)

CAMP (Chicago Academic Medicine Program)

Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences- Tufts University: Building Diversity in Biomedical Sciences (BDBS) for Undergraduates

Linguistics Field School, an NSF REU site hosted by Swarthmore and Haverford Colleges

The Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program For Premedical Students 

NHLBI Summer Internship In Biomedical Research 

UCLA Prime Medical Student Program

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

University of Nebraska Medical Center: Summer Undergraduate Program Opportunities

University of Pennsylvania: Summer Undergraduate Minority Research Program

University of South Alabama: Summer 2006 Undergraduate Research Fellowship (S.U.R.F.)

SUNY- Downstate- Undergraduate Summer Research Program(SEE SUNY Located in Pre-Professional Section)

The Leadership Alliance Summer Research-Early Identification Program

UNCF- MERCK Undergraduate Science Research Awards

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center: Biomedical Sciences Program/GEMS

University of Iowa - Biochemistry Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (BSURF)

University of Maryland, College Park: 2016 Summer Research Initiative (SRI)

University of Massachusetts Medical School: NIH Summer Research Program for Disadvantaged and Underrepresented Students

University of Michigan: UM-SMART PROGRAM -Summer at Michigan for Undergraduate Research Training

University of Minnesota: Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Programs (LSSURP)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill- Summer Pre-Graduate Research Experience (SPGRE)

UNC-CH School of Medicine: The Medical Education Development (MED) Program

University of Pennsylvania: Undergraduate Student Scholars Program

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Interdisciplinary Biomedical Graduate Program:Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)

University of Pittsburgh Carnegie- Mellon MD/PhD Program- Summer Undergraduate Research Program for Underrepresented Students (SURPUMS)

University of Rochester Medical Center: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program (SURF)

University of Rochester Medical Center: Summer Training Program, Strong Children’s Research Center

University of Washington: Stipends for Training Aspiring Researchers Program (STAR)

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research

Vanderbilt   Summer Science Academy   (VSSA)

Washington University in St. Louis: Biomedical Research Apprenticeship Program

Washington University in St. Louis - PRIDE-CGE Summer Institute in Cardiovascular Genetic EpidemiologyApplication 

Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-Kettering Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Program Gateways to Laboratory Summer Program

Yale University School of Medicine: BioSTEP (Biomedical Science Training and Enrichment Program)

UPENN Summer Pre-Med Enrichment Program For Under-Represented Minority Students

Overview:The aim of this program is to prepare under-represented minority students for careers in academic medicine or other positions of leadership in medicine. Over a ten-week period, beginning late May, students who have completed two years of undergraduate education, will be engaged in a program of research, clinical observations, classroom exercises and teaching observations designed to stimulate their interest in academic medicine. The students will be exposed to activities pertinent to the medical school application and admissions process, including classroom instruction and simulated testing to prepare the students for the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT).This summer program, now in its sixteenth year of operation, is sponsored by the Center of Excellence for Diversity in Health Education and Research of the Perelman School of Medicine, with funds provided by Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of  Health Workforce. Jerry C. Johnson, M.D., Professor of Medicine, is the Project Director.

Program Dates for 2017 Summer Program:Tuesday, May 30, 2017 (Arrival and dinner)

throughThursday, August 03, 2017 (Last day of program activities)

*Friday, August 04, 2017 (Checkout date)   For the Penn COE Summer  Program 2017A. Requirements:

1. Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA2. Rising Junior or Rising Senior  (Undergraduates Only)3. Submit and Complete an Online Application4. Two Letters of Recommendation - sent via US MAIL5. Official Undergraduate Transcripts (from any institution attended) - sent via US MAIL

B.  Please note the two deadlines. Late documents will not be considered.  MAIL-IN portion of the application: MUST BE Post Marked no later than January 9, 2017

Two (2) typewritten and signed letters of recommendation (sent via US Mail) Official transcripts (sent via US Mail)

  ONLINE portion of the application: DUE Midnight, January 31, 2017

Undergraduate information (institution, address, major, and GPA) A one-page essay describing why you are interested in this program and why you should

be selected (please have essays completed before beginning the online application) format: 12 point Times New Roman font, and 1 inch margins (line spacing should be no more than 1.5)

Ethnicity information A one-page essay discussing your interest in medicine (please have essays completed

before beginning the online application) format: 12 point, Times New Roman font, and 1 inch margins (line spacing should be no more than 1.5)

Research experience Extra-curricular activities

C. For Questions Concerning Our 2017 Summer Pre-Med Enrichment Program Contact: Jessica Incmikoski: Summer Program Coordinatorjessicai@mail.med.upenn.edu or (215) 898-3492