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1. Exploring Health Careers

The Exploring Health Careers program is an initiative to expose  students to a variety of career options in the health professions through faculty presentations, shadowing opportunities in clinics and affiliate sites, and insight into applying for medical and graduate school programs.

Who Can Apply?

Students who are Freshmen, Sophomores, or Juniors at the following colleges: Borough of Manhattan Community College, Brooklyn College, City College of New York, Fordham University, Hunter College, Kingsborough Community College, Lehman College, Medgar Evers College,  Queens College, St. John's University,  St. Francis College, Stony Brook University, SUNY Albany, SUNY Old Westbury, York College

For more information on eligibility and program description please see flyer.

Application Deadline: March 21

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2. Early Medical Education Program

The Early Medical Education Program is an initiative to increase the competitiveness of pre-medical students by providing exam preparation and academic support. Students will learn time & stress management skills and have an opportunity for hands-on exposure to medical disciplines through shadowing experiences with clinicians. Successful participants are guaranteed admission to SUNY Downstate’s College of Medicine.

Who Can Apply?

Rising and current seniors attending one of the following colleges: Brooklyn College, City College, Fordham University, Hunter College, Lehman College, Medgar Evers College, Queens College, St. Francis College, Stony Brook University, SUNY Old Westbury, York College, SUNY Albany

For more information on eligibility and program description please see flyer

Application Deadline: February 21

 

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3. SPRINTER

Are you interested in a unique summer research experience that combines basic science with health disparities and community-based research? Apply now for the Summer Program in Translational Disparities and Community Engaged Research (SPRINTER) at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. SPRINTER provides:

  1. Research methodology skills
  2. Hands-on research
  3. Discussions on social determinants of health
  4. Networking opportunities
  5. Community engagement and outreach opportunities
  6. Training in basic science techniques

For more information on eligibility and program description please see flyer. 

Application Deadline: March 21

 

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