Preprofessional Opportunities

University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine - Chicago Academic Medicine Program

Details

Category: Summer
Type: Research
Location: Hyde Park Illinois
Deadline: Late January
Duration: 8 weeks
Required Grade Level: Rising Sophomore

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Eligibility

Applicants must be US citizens or have Permanent Resident status. The program seeks students who come from disadvantaged backgrounds and/or who represent groups that are known to be underrepresented in health related sciences and medicine. Ideal candidates should be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior.

Description

Chicago Academic Medicine Program (CAMP) II is an eight-week research, education, and mentoring experience for students who have completed their sophomore or junior year in college.  The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is home to a variety of pathway programs that prepare and inspire talented college students to pursue careers in medicine and in health-related research.

In CAMP II, students participate in either basic science or clinical research projects during the program, which concludes with a research presentation forum. You will create mentor relationships with faculty, clinical lab staff, and medical school administrators; be engaged during weekly cluster group meetings; hone and improve research and presentation skills; and receive pre-medical advising and MCAT preparation.
 
Students who successfully matriculate and complete the program will receive a stipend. Housing is not provided, applicants should be located near the University of Chicago campus in Hyde Park, Illinois.