Opportunities - Aspiring Docs

Learn more about pursuing a career in medicine, and gain experience, with these summer programs and events.

Summer Programs

Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP)
The Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) is a free six week summer academic enrichment program for freshman and sophomore college students who are interested in a career in medicine or dentistry.

Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research (SIP)
Work at the NIH side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world, in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research. Students sixteen years of age or older, enrolled in high school, college, graduate school, or professional school are eligible to apply.

Summer Research Programs
A list of medical research opportunities for undergraduate students.

Database of Summer Programs
A search tool to help students of all ages locate enrichment programs on medical school campuses.
Events

Medical Career Fairs
Attending medical career fairs enables you to learn about various medical and health-profession schools.

Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) Events
SACNAS events bring together a national network of talented students and science professionals committed to increasing the the participation of Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans in science.

Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU) Annual Conference
A unique forum for the sharing of information and ideas for the best and most promising practices in the education of Hispanics.

Association of American Indian Physicians Upcoming Events
A major goal of AAIP is to motivate American Indian and Alaskan Native students to pursue a career in the health professions.

Student National Medical Association Upcoming Events
SNMA is the nation's oldest and largest independent, student-run organization focused on the needs and concerns of medical students of color.

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Health Work Force Information Center Learn about scholarships, fellowships, loan repayment programs, and educational opportunities. Read overviews of over 80 health professions.
Latino College Dollars This Web site offers a scholarship directory that lists all regional organizations that award grants and scholarships targeting eligible California Latino students.
Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc. Founded in 1974, the Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc., (ABC) is a nonprofit organization with an international membership of 2,500 health professionals, lay members of the community (Community Health Advocates), corporate members, and institutional members.
Mentoring in Medicine Check out this national organization that inspires and equips students to pursue health-care related careers.

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Summer Programs

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