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.

I would also like to share 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.


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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.
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