Applications are now open for the 2017 Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program for Pre-MD-PhD students.
- 10 weeks of independent research at either Weill Cornell Medical College, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, or the Rockefeller University
- Present and participate in weekly journal clubs
- Scrub into surgeries at New York Presbyterian Hosptial
- Give an oral, written, and poster presentation of your research in front of your family (who are flown in for the event), friends, and colleagues
- Receive on going mentorship by your "Big Sib" (a current MD-PhD student), as well as weekly meetings with the Program's leadership
- Receive a stipend of $4,300 (minus the cost of housing)
- Gateways alumni are accepted and matriculate to the top MD-PhD programs in the country
Eligible participants include:
- First and second year students (at time of application) only
- Underrepresented minority and/or disadvantaged backgrounds or have a disability
- US Citizens / Permanent Residents
- Students who wish to pursue the combined MD-PhD degrees after college
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