Summer Research: SUNY Upstate Medical University SURF

The Research Fellowship (SURF) programs are 10-weeks summer programs that would run from Monday, June 1 - Friday, August 7, 2026. The program offers participants a $6,200 stipend for the period along with free university housing. In addition to our traditional SURF program, we offer specialty SURF programs including SURF Physician-scientist program (SURF PS), SURF Cancer Research Program (SURF CR) and SURF Health Science Program (SURF HS). All of our summer programs end with an opportunity to present summer research at a poster symposium. Read about our SURF Students and the Summer Research Symposium

Requirements 
Applicants to the program should be undergraduate students in good academic standing, who will be between their junior and senior years during the summer of 2026, and are majors in chemistry, biology, or a related field. Applicants must have a strong interest in pursuing a Ph.D. degree in biomedical research or one of the other degrees for the specific programs.  
 
Selection Criteria
The main criteria for the selection of fellows will be personal scholarship, academic excellence, and the match of applicant interests with those of participating SUNY Upstate Medical University biomedical faculty members. International students who currently have a J-1 or F-1 visa, and who are already attending school in the United States, are eligible to apply. 

How To Apply
Complete the SURF online application, including a personal statement of your academic goals and career objectives. Submit a transcript of your undergraduate study to date and have two letters of recommendation submitted to the SURF Program. The letters of recommendation may be requested from professors related to your major, an advisor, and/or department chair. 

Deadline for SURF programs application is by February 1, 2026! 

Job Opportunity: Research Technician, Weill Cornell Medicine

Research Technician, Jill Roberts Institute for Research in IBD, Weill Cornell Medicine

The Longman laboratory is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented and responsible team player to serve as a Research Technician. The primary focus of our lab is the regulation of the intestinal immune system by the microbiota and how we can understand these connections to improve intestinal disease.

The Technician will work with closely with post-doctoral fellows and graduate students in an exciting academic environment studying mucosal immunology and microbiome science using both mouse models and human samples.

The Technician will help to maintain the mouse colony, work closely with fellows and students to perform experiments, partner with the Live Cell Bank to process human intestinal samples, and support general lab maintenance.

Principal Responsibilities Include: Working with graduate students and post-doc to perform immune cells analysis in various models including flow cytometry and microscopy. Molecular biology including DNA and RNA isolation for sequence analysis. Basic microbiology and sterile cell culture. Performing basic mouse husbandry, such as setting up mating cages, pup checks, weaning mouse pups, ear tagging, isolating genomic DNA and running PCR for genotyping, maintaining accurate records of animal breeding, health, weaning etc using electronic mouse colony management software. General lab duties will include ordering, stocking and general lab organization and maintenance. Position will also require understanding of experimental techniques to support projects in the lab.

Salary Range: $22.11 to $28.79

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of prior experience in animal handling and maintenance in a research lab.
• B.S. in Biology or other related STEM field (or equivalent experience).
• Understanding of mouse genetics, housing, husbandry and maintenance of genetically modified mouse lines.
• Experience with molecular biology such as PCR.
• Willing to learn new techniques with general instruction.
• Able to take initiative, prioritize tasks, use good judgment, and monitor completion of assigned duties.
• Ability to keep accurate records of work performed is essential.
• Good analytical, organizational, communication and computer skills.
• Able to work independently and as a team member.
• Able to communicate effectively and professionally.

Contact: ral2006@med.cornell.edu

Event: Global Health Disparities & Nanotechnology

I’m excited to invite you to a special event featuring Ilise Feitshans ’79 DIR, JD, ScM and Dean Pulcherie Amougui Galaoua from the Catholic University of Central Africa Law School in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Together, they will lead a fascinating discussion on Global Health Disparities & Nanotechnology.

You’re welcome to join us in person in Sulzberger Parlor or virtually via Zoom. Please register in advance through Handshake.

Event Details
Talk: Global Health Disparities & Nanotechnology
Book: Global Health Impacts of Nanotechnology Law
Author: Ilise Feitshans ’79
Date: Tuesday, November 18
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Location: Sulzberger Parlor or Zoom

Description:
Globally, women’s health continues to lag behind men’s health at every stage of life. Addressing these disparities requires us to explore the intersections of nutrition, food security, and technology. Nanotechnology offers innovative ways to grow and store food with less manual labor and in shorter time frames—creating new possibilities for advancing women’s health worldwide. From nanomaterials that extend food shelf life to 3D printing and agrivoltaics that enable sustainable farming in urban and arid environments, these technologies represent a transformative step toward health equity.

Students, alumnae, and faculty from both Barnard and CUCA will be joining this global conversation. We hope you’ll take part in this exciting opportunity to learn how nanotechnology is shaping the future of women’s health.

Summer Research Opportunity: University of Michigan Frankel Cardiovascular Center

The Samuel & Jean Frankel Cardiovascular Center | University of Michigan Health (Frankel CVC) is offering a 10-week summer undergraduate research fellowship where students will be matched to a laboratory led by an Frankel CVC faculty member and participate in nationally recognized, basic science research in areas such as atherosclerosis, genetic cardiomyopathies, blood clotting disorders, cardiac arrhythmias, vascular biology, and heart failure. 

 

Applicants can click here to apply OR visit our website to learn more.

Application Deadline: January 9, 2026

Program Dates: May 26, 2026-July 31, 2026

Campus Involvement Opportunity: Barnard x Columbia Pre-PA Society

The Barnard x Columbia Pre-PA Society is a club for students interested in the Physician Assistant profession. It is open to any pre-health student at Barnard or Columbia. Contact the group at barnardcolumbiaprepasociety@gmail.com or on Instagram at @prepasociety_bc

 

Clinical Opportunity: Project Healthcare

Project Healthcare (PHC) is offered in Manhattan at NYC Health+Hospitals/Bellevue, and in Brooklyn at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn. PHC volunteers are given the opportunity to explore the reality of a career in medicine by providing patient support by carrying out such tasks as talking with patients, supporting them, making phone calls on their behalf, monitoring their length of stay, and helping their emotional and physical wellness within the purview of a volunteer. In addition to physician attendings, residents, RNs, and NPs, our volunteers engage in meaningful conversation with hospital janitorial staff, patient care technicians, behavioral health assistants, and certified nursing assistants. The true cornerstone of the PHC program is, however, patient advocacy. Both Bellevue and NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn have historically served, and continue to serve, those whose medical diagnoses are complicated by homelessness, food insecurity, undocumented immigration status, and mental health crises. Through hands on experience in one of New York City’s level 1 Trauma Centers, our volunteers are exposed to numerous aspects of patient care and advocacy while working closely with clinical staff.

In addition to the Emergency Department, which includes adult and pediatric emergency departments, volunteers typically rotate through the Trauma Center, Social Work, Nursing, Operating Room, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, EMT Ambulance Ride Alongs, Safety Net Clinic, Psychiatry, and Triage. Note, rotations vary year-to-year and by location.

Founded in 1981 by one of the fathers of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Lewis Goldfrank, our program has seen over 90% of its alumni achieve careers in medicine. Many past participants have gained acceptance into some of the most prestigious medical institutions in the nation (including our own), citing their experiences in Project Healthcare as pivotal to their success. For our volunteers, it is often the individual patient interactions that are most impactful. In the fast-paced, often chaotic emergency department, patients greatly benefit from their conversations with our volunteers as well.

More information on Project Healthcare and our other volunteer programs can be found on our web page. The application for Project Healthcare Summer Volunteer Program 2026 is now open and will officially close on February 1, 2026. The application requires the submission of a personal statement, a current CV or resume, and two letters of recommendation, and a payment of $10-$15. Please note that no previous experiences are required.

We will be holding two Project Healthcare information sessions for the 2026 application cycle: the first will be Friday, November 14^th, 2025, at 1:00pm EST, and the second will be Friday, January 9^th, 2026, at 1:00pm EST.

Weill Cornell Medicine Summer Research Fellowship

 The Weill Cornell Medicine Summer Research Fellowship (SRF) 2026 application is now available. 

The Weill Cornell Medicine Summer Research Fellowship (WCMSRF) is designed to provide 25-27 premedical students with experiential research training, meaningful insights into the field of medicine, and enhanced knowledge of the conditions and policies impacting the health of traditionally underserved populations. By engaging in laboratory or clinical research, under the supervision of a faculty member, the WCMSRF participants learn how to investigate a specific research question. Participants are thereby provided with a research training experience allowing them to acquire investigative techniques that can be later applied as they pursue their medical education. The program's didactic curriculum has several themes. There are content delivery around common public health issues including healthcare for the under and uninsured; healthcare disparities; research basics; a financial aid presentation and practical advice from medical students on the medical school application process and preparing for the MCAT. In addition to these, participants engage with a wide variety of physicians in career panel discussions including primary care, pediatrics, neurology, ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynecology, surgery, radiology, emergency medicine, and internal medicine. The highlight of the curriculum is a panel discussion populated by diversity and admissions deans from NY medical schools addressing the question “What are medical schools looking for?” 

With the resumption of in-person program in 2022, the program also provides each participant with an opportunity to shadow a physician. As research training is the primary mission of the program, shadowing opportunities are limited.

Application deadline: Monday, February 2, 2026 

Program Dates: June 15, 2026 - August 1, 2026 

How to apply: 

1. Download and read through the Frequently Asked Questions here.  
2. Download the application checklist here. 
3. Click here for the online application. 

More information is available on the program website. 

Virtual Info Session: Northwestern University Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)

Join the Northwestern MSTP on November 20th at 6:30pm CT to hear from current MSTP students about the MD/PhD career path and the basics of applying. The session will feature a presentation highlighting successful strategies followed by Q&A. Find out if you're ready to apply and if an MSTP is the right path for you. Register here!

Virtual Info Session: University of Pittsburgh Physician Scientist Training Program

University of Pittsburgh PSTP Zoom Presentation:
November 17th, 2025, at 7pm ET

If you're a pre-med student interested in research, come learn about the University of Pittsburgh’s Physician Scientist Training Program (PSTP)! The PSTP is a 5-year medical school program that adds a year of basic or translational research to the regular Pitt Med experience. The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is a research powerhouse with great clinical training and welcomes applications from students residing outside of Pennsylvania.

Benefits of the PSTP include:
- Protected research time
- $10,000 of tuition assistance for each year of medical school
- Individualized mentoring and an innovative enrichment curriculum

All levels of study are welcome to attend; we just ask that attendees register before the event!

Registration Link

Zoom Link 

Learn more at https://www.pstp.pitt.edu/
FOR ANY QUESTIONS/CONCERNS, CONTACT: Blair Douglass – bdd18@pitt.edu

Events: NYU Occupational Therapy Info Sessions

NYU Steinhardt’s 94-credit, three-year Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (EL-OTD) degree provides students looking to begin their careers in OT with a strong curriculum taught by leading occupational therapy educators. It offers a diverse range of fieldwork and research opportunities strengthened by its dynamic New York City location.

Learn about:
Admissions requirements
Prerequisite courses
How undergraduates can start preparing now

Read more and register here. 

Virtual Event: Weill Cornell Internship Experience Panel

Event: Let’s Talk Internships: Experiences from Our Students and Alumni
Date: November 11, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (EST)
Location: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)

Register here

Join us for Let’s Talk Internships: Experiences from Our Students and Alumni, a virtual session where current students and alumni share how their internships have shaped their academic journey and career goals. Learn firsthand what opportunities await and get valuable insights to help you make the most of your own internship experience.

Summer Research Opportunity: St. Jude Pediatric Oncology Education (POE)

Pediatric Oncology Education (POE) Program. The program offers a unique opportunity for pre-doctoral students preparing for careers in the biomedical sciences, medicine, and pharmacy to gain biomedical and oncology research experience. Students participate in basic or clinical oncology research, a core lecture series designed specifically for them, as well as research and clinical conferences. All participants make a PowerPoint presentation on their research project on our core lecture series. They also submit a project report written in the style of a journal in which their faculty mentor publishes.

A primary goal of the POE program is to encourage highly qualified students to pursue a career in cancer research, either as a clinical scientist or laboratory-based research scientist. Our St. Jude Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences offers training in leading-edge scientific fields paired with unique mentoring in the St. Jude clinical experience. Highly motivated POE students may also consider applying to the St. Jude Graduate School upon completion of their undergraduate degree to further pursue their research and career interests.

POE medical students spend a minimum of 10 weeks in the program. The minimum tenure requirement for all others is 11 weeks. All POE applicants must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.40 (on a 4.0 scale) in math and science (biology, chemistry, and physics) and at least a 3.40 overall. Program participants will receive a $600/week subsistence allowance. Fully furnished group housing will be provided at no cost for non-local participants.

All POE program applicants must already have research experience and be full time students at a US school at the time they apply. Applicants must be United States citizens, non-citizen nationals, or possess a visa permitting permanent residence in the United States (required by the funding agency). Participants must be at least 18 and have completed at least their sophomore year of college when they begin the program.

Employment Opportunity: Close Concerns

Close Concerns (2-Year Associate; Early Summer 2026 start): Research, write, and brief on the latest in diabetes/obesity across science, policy, and industry. Great fit for pre-med, STEM, journalism, social sciences, and business majors. Strong mentorship, travel to major domestic and international conferences, and excellent alumni outcomes (medical/grad school and healthcare leadership). Apply: Click here. Deadline: November 30 (early applicants will be prioritized).

Leadership Alliance Research Internship and Post-Bacc Expo

The Leadership Alliance develops underrepresented students into outstanding leaders and role models in academia, business, and the public sector using a time-tested model to leverage its collective resources to address the shortage of individuals from historically underrepresented groups in doctoral training programs, academia, and the broader research workforce.

The Office of Undergraduate Research at Morgan State University and The Leadership Alliance would like to invite you to a virtual, research-focused Internship and Post-Bacc Expo on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET.

Register here for your chance to meet directly with university representatives and recruiters from top institutions across the country. Please reach out to John_Ivy@Brown.edu with any questions. 

Post-Bac Clinical Research Fellowship: CHOP

The Orthopedic Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) funds a select number of Medical Career Design (MCD) Fellowships to allow recent college graduates the opportunity to explore many aspects of a medical career — research, clinical practice, education, advocacy and leadership. The fellowship is a funded research program at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery. A minimum 2-year commitment is required. Successful MCD Fellow applicant will be completing a BA/BS degree. We will accepting applications on a rolling basis until March 1. However, earlier applications are welcome and fellowship spots will be offered to the candidates on rolling basis. Learn more and apply here.

Student Org: Modulus Research Equity

Modulus Research is a club focused on increasing STEM equity in NYC and the surrounding areas. Events include hackathons, symposiums, workshops, and lecture series for highschoolers to ensure that they get increased exposure to STEM opportunities and resources. 

Modulus  is accepting applications currently, due on 10/5, and the first general body meeting will be Wednesday Oct. 1st from 8-9 PM. Club leadership will be answering questions about committees and speaking about our upcoming events. The location will be sent out soon. Scan the QR code below to join the mailing list to be updated with meeting times and locations. At the link below, you can also apply for the club.

Application link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfElFmK2d2i3VSxmiN31Qsk38V8uhMgxbhBJ_HhSFQ5JVnBsg/viewform?usp=header

2026 MCAT Registration Opening

The 2026 MCAT exam registration opening will be held from Oct. 21-23, 2025. The full 2026 testing calendar will be available for scheduling at this time. Examinees and advisors can find more information about the registration opening, tips to navigate registration, the 2026 testing calendar, and more on the AAMC website. All prospective test-takers are encouraged to join the MCAT Testing Year Update Webinar for Examinees on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 3 p.m. ET to learn about updates to the 2026 MCAT testing year and the registration process.

Registration Now Open: AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair on Oct. 29-30

Student registration is open for the AAMC fall Virtual Medical School Fair! Join us on Oct. 29 for live information and Q&A sessions, and connect with admissions reps from medical schools, postbaccalaureate, and special master’s programs on Oct. 30.

New this fall: Explore a dedicated exhibit hall for 3-year accelerated MD programs, which will offer a faster, more affordable path to residency.

Register for free on the event website. As a bonus, all attendees will receive a 15% discount code for a 1- or 2-year MSAR® subscription post-event. Questions? Email virtualfair@aamc.org.

Event: AAMC Designing Your Premed Journey

Join the AAMC for Designing Your Premed Journey, an upcoming free webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 1:30 p.m. ET. This session is ideal for students beginning their premed path or preparing to apply to medical school and will cover key AAMC tools and resources including the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP), AAMC Pathway Program Resources, AAMC Fee Assistance Program, the MCAT, the PREview exam, Medical School Admissions Requirements™ (MSAR^®), AMCAS, and the Financial Information, Resources, Services & Tools (FIRST) Program. The session will conclude with a live Q&A.

AAMC FIRST Webinar Recording: Navigating Student Loans and Repayment Changes After Budget Reconciliation

Recent legislation will bring changes to the federal student loan programs, borrowing limits, and repayment options beginning July 1, 2026. The AAMC’s Financial Information, Resources, Services & Tools (FIRST) Program team recently held a webinar that discussed the changes to federal student aid including an overview of how policy shifts and their timing will impact current and future medical students and residents. If you missed this timely overview, you can access the recording on the FIRST Program’s Recorded Webinars and Videos page.

Event: JAG Physical Therapy Presentation

 Looking for a career in Sports Medicine? This presentation will give insight into the
physical therapy career field, key skills for career success, career advancement, and
continuing education with JAG Physical Therapy. We’ll also discuss common injuries in
sports, training techniques on how to prevent them, and recovery tools that will help you
get back in the game.

Key Takeaways 

FOR ATHLETES:

• Key Understanding of the Common Injuries in Sports

• Tips on How to Prevent Common Injuries

• How to Manage Injuries and Recover Appropriately

FOR ASPIRING PHYSICAL THERAPISTS:

• Educational Path to Become a Physical Therapist

• Knowledge of Career Opportunities in Physical Therapy

• Career Advancement & Continuing Education Opportunities with JAG PT

SEPTEMBER 23RD, 2025

7:30PM – 8:30PM

DODGE FITNESS CENTER

LISA CARNOY LOUNGE (3RD FLOOR)

PIZZA AND LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED

PLEASE RSVP BY SEPTEMBER 18TH

JAGPT.COM

Columbia Bioethics Event

 

The Columbia Bioethics Program is pleased to invite you to the following events:

Third Annual Faith Sommerfield Memorial Lecture Featuring Jennifer Senior and Dr. Arthur Caplan Join us for a discussion on grief and the challenges of accessing end-of-life care in the United States, featuring Jennifer Senior, a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and bestselling author known for her writing on grief, and Dr. Arthur Caplan, Ph.D., an internationally renowned author on bioethics and the founding head of the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Registration closes on Tuesday, September 16th. Thursday, September 18, 2025 | 5:45-8:15 PM ET Italian Academy, Teatro 1161 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10027

RSVP HERE

Columbia OT Programs

 

The Columbia University Programs in Occupational Therapy offer an entry level Masters Program as well as an accelerated MS/OTD program for our students and a part time online Post-Professional OTD program for working occupational therapists.   Our application is available now on OTCAS.  For priority review, apply by October 15th.  Applications will then be reviewed on a rolling basis until January 15th. Students who are interested in learning more about our entry level program can attend one of our virtual information sessions, come to an open house in October, or sign up to sit in on an in person class on campus in New York City.   Sign up for a 1:1 meeting with an admissions officer to answer any questions you have about the program.

Prospective Student Open House We will be hosting an open house for prospective students on our Washington Heights campus on October 10th from 8:00am - 1:00pm.  More details and registration can be found at https://events.columbia.edu/go/OTOpenHouse Any questions, please email otadmissions@cumc.columbia.edu.

Online Information Sessions Click on each date to RSVP to an online information session with our admissions office.  All times are EST. More details will be provided before the session. September 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM September 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM October 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM October 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM December 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Sit in on a Class Sign up to sit in on selected in person classes this fall on our Washington Heights campus and experience being a CUOT student.  Sign up here.

Sign up for office hours with an admissions officer If the provided times don’t work for you, please reach out to otadmissions@cumc.columbia.edu and we’re happy to work with you to schedule something.