Preprofessional Opportunities

Mount Sinai - Global Health Disparities Research Training Program

Details

Category: Summer
Type: Research
Location: New York New York
Deadline: Late December

Eligibility

A member of a health disparity population underrepresented in the biomedical, behavioral, clinical, or social sciences. This includes: American Indian or Alaska Native; Asian; Black or African American; Hispanic or Latino; Native Hawaiian; or Other Pacific Islander; Socioeconomically disadvantaged populations; Underserved rural populations; Sexual and gender minorities; Currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral program, or have graduated within 24 months of the start of the program; A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher from the current or most recent university. US citizen, permanent resident, or non-citizen national.

Description

If you are a student or recent graduate wishing to conduct mentored research abroad, our Global Health Disparities Research Training Program may be the internship for you. Our program emphasizes collaboration, cultural and scientific exchange, diversity, and a passion for medical sciences. To be eligible, you must be 1) a member of a health disparity population underrepresented in the fields of medicine and science as per the NIH guidelines; 2) currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral program with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, or have graduated within 24 months of the start of the program; and 3) a US citizen, permanent resident, or non-citizen national. We select candidates from all over the United States, from such diverse fields as medicine and science, anthropology, education, public health, social work, and laboratory professionals with backgrounds in areas such as cell and molecular biology.