Summer Programs for Medical Students

There are several different summer programs available to medical students that increase clinical and basic science knowledge. Some students travel abroad to learn a new language and assist in clinical activities. Research opportunities are also available in clinical and basic science research. Also, some students participate in preceptorship programs where they shadow an experienced physician.
  1. Cachamsi

    • The Cachamsi medical Spanish program provides an opportunity to travel to Riobamba, Ecuador. Medical students treat patients in the city and rural areas and attend medical Spanish classes. The program provides lodging with a family or a stay at a bed and breakfast.

      Jorge Duchicela, M.D.
      402 Youens Drive
      Weimar, Texas 78962
      Email: [email protected]
      Phone: (979) 725-8545

    Escuelas y Centros en Latino America

    • Escuelas y Centros en Latino America (ECELA) is another program that allows students to learn Spanish abroad in Argentina, Peru,or Chile. In the morning, students attend Spanish classes in a group or with one-on-one instruction. Students participate in clinical activities in the afternoon. This program provides accommodations with a local upper middle class family or a shared apartment.

      ECELA
      Ayacucho 1176
      Recoleta
      Buenos Aires, Argentina
      Email: [email protected]
      Phone: 1-866-577-8693

    National Institutes of Health

    • The National Institutes of Health (NIH) allows students to work with experienced researchers at their main campus in Bethesda, MD and many other locations. Applications are accepted between November and March and are reviewed between November and May. Students receive a stipend to attend the program (see http://www.training.nih.gov/student/sip/info.asp).

      Deborah F. Cohen
      Director, Postbac and Summer Program Services
      Building 2, Second floor
      2 Center Drive MSC 0240
      Bethesda MD 20892-0240
      Phone :(301)402-1907

    AIC Kijabe Hospital

    • AIC Kijabe Hospital offers clinical experiences in its hospitals and clinics in Kenya. Students work alongside experienced staff and are able to view a variety of diseases and conditions. Many of the medical professionals speak English and hospital staff is available to translate. This hospital is owned and operated by Africa Inland Church.

      AIC Kijabe Hospital
      P.O. Box 20
      Kijabe 00220, Kenya
      Email: [email protected]
      Phone:+254 020-32-46500

    Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

    • The Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York offers an eight week fellowship for medical students interested in oncology. Students receive a stipend of $5500 for the summer fellowship.

      Summer Fellowship Program
      Office of Graduate Medical Education, Box 187
      Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
      1275 York Avenue
      New York, NY 10065
      E-mail: [email protected]
      Phone: 212-639-3359

    Texas Statewide Family Medicine Preceptorship Program

    • The Texas Statewide Family Medicine Preceptorship Program (TSFMPP) connects students with family medicine physicians all over the state. A preceptorship is a clinical experience where medical students follow an experienced clinician. Applicants submit their preferences to TSFMPP and are connected with a physician at their desired location. This experience is only available to Texas medical students. (see https://www2.mdanderson.org/sapp/preceptorship/about.aspx) Students receive a stipend of $750-$1000. (see https://www2.mdanderson.org/sapp/preceptorship/links/public.aspx)

      Rachel Dorn
      Program Coordinator
      Texas Statewide Family Medicine Preceptorship Program
      6431 Fannin St. JJL Suite 308N
      Houston, TX 77030
      E-mail: [email protected]
      Phone: 713-500-7615

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