Summer Opportunities for Premedical Students
There are many exciting summer opportunities in health related fields for premedical students. These experiences allow premedical students a chance to pursue research interests, or gain clinical experience. The programs vary widely in what they offer. Some offer a stipend and housing, so don’t be afraid to apply for something out of state.
Most programs have application deadlines in January, February and March. Below are perhaps the most extensive links to a large number of schools and programs that offer summer research and intership opportunities to undergraduates:
- Summer Medical and Dental Education Programs (SMDEP)
- Summer Medical and Dental Education Program at UVA
- AAMC Summer Undergraduate Research Programs
- AAMC MD/PhD Summer Undergraduate Research Programs
- Emory University ScienceNet Database of Summer Programs
- American Medical Student Association Internships
- Tufts Summer Programs Page
- RIT Summer Programs/Co-ops Page
- Center for Disease Control Summer Employment Opportunities
- NIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research
- NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU’s)
- Krieger List of Summer Internship/Fellowship/Research Programs
There are also many other summer opportunities, contact the PreHealth advisor to assist you with finding the right one for you. Use Handshake to make an appointment.
Links to more information for UMW premedical students:
- Introduction to the Program
- Types of Medical Schools
- What You Need for Medical School
- Your Choice of Major
- Grades, Course Selection and Premedical Program Course Requirements
- Premedical Clinical Experiences
- Extracurricular Activities
- Undergraduate Research
- Special Summer Programs
- The MCAT
- Premedical Program Timeline (PDF Download)
- The UMW Premedical / Predental Committee Recommendation
- The Medical School Application Process