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Are you a rising junior or senior high school student who is passionate about science, medicine, and research?
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston offers an exciting opportunity for highly motivated high school students to gain valuable experience in the medical sciences.
About the Program:
Our high school summer (internship- remove) program lasts 4 weeks and provides students with an immersive experience within a leading academic health center, allowing them to:
- Participate in research projects: Work alongside faculty and student mentors on discovery-rich, interdisciplinary research related to medical sciences.
- Develop valuable skills: Enhance your scientific knowledge, learn laboratory techniques, and improve communication and professional development skills.
- Network with experts: Participate in seminars, connect with faculty, medical students, and other healthcare professionals.
- Gain career development advice and guidance
The program offers hands-on research in cutting-edge areas or biochemistry including:
- Biochemistry of Neural systems
- Biochemistry of Cancer
- Biochemistry of Pulmonary and Cardiovascular systems
- Biochemistry of Circadian rhythms
- Structural Biology
- Genomics and Epigenetics
- Career development advice and guidance
