Monday, November 21, 2016

Opportunity: 2017 Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program for Pre-MD-PhD Students

Applications for the 2017 Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program for Pre-MD-PhD students are now being accepted.
Find out more about the Gateways to the Laboratory Program and its unique blended learning format by clicking here.



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Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program in New York City for Pre-MD/PhD Students
  • Ideal for students who wish to pursue the combined MD-PhD degree (this program is run by the Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-Kettering Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Program).
  • 10 weeks of independent research at either Weill Cornell Medical College, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center or The Rockefeller University (all in NYC).
  • Present & participate in weekly journal clubs
  • Scrub into surgeries at New York Presbyterian Hospital.
  • 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 in the top MD-PhD Programs in the country!      
For further information (including eligibility) and an on-line application, please visit our website:

Please note, our application deadline is February 1st.

·         Freshman and sophomores (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.