CHOP Medical Career Design Fellowship

 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.

Each MCD fellow spends two years as an essential member of our research and clinical teams, mentored by our thought-leading faculty from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. CHOP’s Orthopedic Center is consistently ranked among the best pediatric orthopedic programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

Program details

• Subject recruitment
• IRB submissions and renewals
• Data analysis/manuscript preparation
• Monitoring/maintaining data for study group databases and multicenter registries

The central aspect of the MCD fellow’s work will be coordinating and facilitating clinical research, including:
This will include training in research ethics, research subject protections, clinical science study design, methodology, data analytics and statistical methodology.
Successful MCD fellows will have opportunities to co-author medical journal submissions and are encouraged to present results at regional and or national meetings. Through this immersive experience, the MCD fellow will learn how to initiate, design, complete and communicate clinical research.

Fellow eligibility

MCD fellow applicants will be completing a BA/BS degree, pre-medical and commit for two gap years between college and med school. The student must be in good academic standing and have an interest in pursuing a career in Orthopedic Surgery. The successful applicant will be responsible, motivated, intellectually curious and independent. An MCAT score, biostatistics training and research experience are strongly valued, but not mandatory.

Stipend and benefits

Each fellow will be provided an annual stipend of $48,500 in year one and $54,000 in year two, and will be provided with up to $7,500 of travel support annually to attend and participate in scientific presentations at regional and national meetings. A minimum two-year commitment is required. Fellows will also receive 15 vacation days per year, in addition to CHOP-designed national holidays.

Start and end dates

Each fellow’s official start date will be determined by the Division of Orthopedic Surgery at the time of receiving an offer. The start date will be no later than June 14, 2027, with the exception of students enrolled in late spring or summer coursework. The official start date may be within two weeks of college graduation to facilitate the transition between incoming and outgoing MCD fellows. The fellowship will culminate no earlier than June 30, two years after inception.

How to apply

To apply, please submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Undergraduate transcript
• Curriculum vitae
• MCAT score (if applicable)
• Your earliest available start date

Application deadline: March 30, 2027

Summer Opportunity: Project AHEAD at Charles B. Wang Community Health Center

 Project AHEAD is a 10-week, paid, summer-based internship program designed to provide training and firsthand experience to undergraduate students interested in pursuing healthcare careers.‍

 

Our goals are:

• To increase interns' interest in and awareness of the history and dynamics of the New York Asian American community, as well as the particular needs, challenges, and strengths of Asian American communities
• To provide exposure to community health and its various components, including primary care, social work, health education, programming, and research at a federally qualified health center
• To motivate the next generation of community health leaders to serve historically excluded communities and promote health equity
• To help interns develop a better understanding of themselves as individuals and as valued contributing members to their communities

 

Our 2027 application is currently open through Sunday, December 13, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Please visit bit.ly/ProjectAHEAD2027 for more information and the full listing. Questions? Reach out to ProjectAHEAD@cbwchc.org.

Postbac Premed Student Council Suturing Workshop Nov. 6

Time: Friday, November 6 from 1:10PM-4:00PM in 616 MLK

The PPSC is excited to invite you to join us for our fall suturing workshop! Learn the basics of suturing techniques from Michael McLean of the Suture Training Company, LLC in a fun and supportive environment. Suturing kits will be provided and are yours to take home after the event! Seats are limited and will fill up quickly, however, there will be an opportunity to join a waitlist if capacity is reached. 

Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmOseEXXYC-GPVhhScEfFqI_VnLVS32YrrlssZm4QGL71g8Q/viewform?usp=header

"What is an MD/PhD?" Webinar

Join the Northwestern University Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) on November 17th at 6 PM CT to hear from current students about the MD/PhD career path and whether it may be right for you. This webinar is designed for anyone who is considering the physician-scientist path and wants to know more about what that entails and how to prepare! Register here!

Summer Research Fellowship at Weill Cornell

The Weill Cornell Medicine Summer Research Fellowship (SRF) 2027 application is now available. 

Application deadline: Monday, February 1, 2027 

Program Dates: June 14, 2027 - July 30, 2027 

How to apply: 

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

For further information, please contact srf@med.cornell.edu.   

Research Opportunity: MMRI Summer Fellowship Program

 

Applications are now open! Every summer, MMRI welcomes undergraduate, graduate, and medical students into our labs to experience what scientific research is really like. Applications for the 2027 Summer Fellowship Program are open now, and we'd love your help spreading the word. The Summer Fellowship is a 10-week, hands-on program here in Utica, NY. Fellows work side by side with MMRI scientists who are studying heart disease, autism, lupus, PTSD, and more. Students gain real-world lab experience, attend seminars, build a professional network, and finish the summer by presenting their own research. For many students, a summer spent in a lab helps them choose a path in medicine, research, or another science-related career.

The details at a glance: • Who can apply: undergraduate, graduate, and medical students who have completed at least one year of undergraduate coursework and are in good academic standing • Applications open: Thursday, October 15, 2026 • Application deadline: Sunday, February 28, 2027 • Applicants notified beginning: Friday, March 12, 2027 • Program dates: Monday, May 24, 2027, to Friday, July 30, 2027 • Location: MMRI | 2150 Bleecker Street, Utica, NY 13501

Apply Now!

Celebrate Barnard Professor Amy Zhou's New Book, Unequal Worlds of Care: The Politics of Global Health in Malawi

In conversation with Sanyu Mojola, Professor of Sociology and Public Affairs at Princeton University and Nitsan Chorev, Professor of Sociology and International and Public Affairs at Brown University, Author Amy Zhou, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Barnard College, will discuss her new book Unequal Worlds of Care: The Politics of Global Health in Malawi on Monday, Oct. 19, 6-8pm. Register here.

Book description: The book examines how individuals deliver and access healthcare in a landscape unevenly shaped by humanitarian aid, with a particular focus on programs to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV.

Abstract:
Global health experts are optimistic that the end of AIDS is within reach. Yet while programs to combat HIV/AIDS have been essential, they exist alongside public healthcare systems that have struggled to gain donor attention and support. Unequal Worlds of Care examines how policymakers, providers, and patients in Malawi navigate a healthcare system transformed unevenly by foreign aid.

Whether through engaging in political resistance, refusing treatment, or leveraging the opportunities available to them, people contend with global health programs that only partially recognize their healthcare realities. Ultimately, overlooking fundamental aspects of healthcare limits even the best-intentioned efforts to improve people's health and well-being. Amy Zhou provides a comprehensive portrait of the human costs of institutional constraints—as well as the ingenuity and dignity of the people continuing to pursue care along these uncertain pathways.

2027 RxPLORE Summer Academy at Touro College of Pharmacy

RxPLORE is designed for college freshmen and sophomores who are curious about pharmacy and interested in exploring what a career as a pharmacist can look like. It’s a wonderful opportunity for students to experience pharmacy firsthand, connect with current students, faculty, and Admissions, and get a closer look at the PharmD journey. And it is FREE!

The 2027 RxPLORE Summer Academy will take place from June 1-3, 2027. Applications are due in February 2027, and applicants will be notified of acceptance in March 2027. Learn More and Apply for RxPLORE 2027. Questions? Contact glenn.davis5@touro.edu.

NYU Steinhardt Doctor of Occupational Therapy Info Sessions

Students exploring careers in occupational therapy are invited to attend one of NYU Steinhardt's Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) information sessions. These sessions provide an overview of the program, including details about the application process, admissions criteria, prerequisite coursework, and curriculum. Undergraduate students will also learn which requirements can be completed during their current studies to best prepare for graduate-level work.

Upcoming sessions will be held online on the following dates:

Thursday, September 24 | 5:15 - 6:15 PM Eastern

Tuesday, October 6 | 5:15 - 6:15 PM Eastern

Wednesday, October 14 | 5:15 - 6:15 PM Eastern

Register via the link above!

JAG Physical Therapy Clinical Shadow Day

 JAG Physical Therapy - Morningside Heights (976 Amsterdam Ave.) invites Barnard and Columbia students interested in exploring careers in physical therapy to apply for their Clinical Shadow Day on November 2, 2026. Eight students will be selected to spend the day alongside clinicians and gain a behind-the-scenes look at what it's really like to work in outpatient physical therapy. Interested? Apply now. Selected students will receive confirmation and additional details.