Applications for the 2015 Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program<http://weill.cornell.edu/mdphd/summerprogram/application.html?name1=Application&type1=2Active> for Pre-MD-PhD students are now being accepted. Find out more about the Gateways to the Laboratory Program and its unique blended learning format by clicking here<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-EeC792Nws>. The Gateways to the Laboratory Program<http://weill.cornell.edu/mdphd/summerprogram/application.html?name1=Application&type1=2Active> is for: * Freshman and sophomores (at time of application) only; * Underrepresented minority, disabled and/or disadvantaged backgrounds; * US Citizens/Permanent Residents; * Students who wish to pursue the combined MD-PhD degrees after college. The application deadline for this and most other summer programs is February 1, 2015. Please view the "thank you" video<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn5jJekBUHE> that our 2013 Gateways class surprised us with on the final day. I think the video will explain why this program is so special. This summer program is for students who wish to pursue the combined MD-PhD degree. Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program in New York City for Pre-MD/PhD Students * Ideal for students who wish to pursue the combined MD-PhD degree (this program is run by the Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-Kettering Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Program). * 10 weeks of independent research at either Weill Cornell Medical College, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center or The Rockefeller University (all in NYC). * Present & participate in weekly journal clubs * Scrub into surgeries at New York Presbyterian Hospital. * Give an oral, written and poster presentation of your research in front of your family (who are flown in for the event), friends and colleagues. * Receive on going mentorship by your "Big Sib" (a current MD-PhD student), as well as weekly meetings with the Program's leadership. * Receive a stipend of $4,300 (minus the cost of housing). * Gateways alumni are accepted and matriculate in the top MD-PhD Programs in the country! For further information (including eligibility) and an on-line application, please visit our website<http://weill.cornell.edu/mdphd/summerprogram/>: Please note, our application deadline is February 1, 2015. **********PLEASE REMIND YOUR STUDENTS TO CHECK THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. *******************