At the request of several advisors who wish to send target emails, I hope this eligibility information helps. The Gateways to the Laboratory Program is for:
. Freshman and sophomores (at time of application) only.
. Underrepresented minority and/or disadvantaged backgrounds
. US Citizens/Permanent Residents
. Students who wish to pursue the combined MD-PhD degrees after college.
If you have any further questions or recommendations, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Take care,
Ruthie
[] Dear Pre-Health Advisors, I am pleased to once again bring to your attention an excellent summer program for students who wish to pursue the combined MD-PhD degree.
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 ongoing 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 http://weill.cornell.edu/mdphd/summerprogram/ :
Please note, our application deadline is February 1, 2012.
**********PLEASE REMIND YOUR STUDENTS TO CHECK THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. *******************
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes, Ruthie Gotian
Ruth Gotian, M.S. Administrative Director
Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-Kettering Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Program
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