The Stanford Summer Research Program in Biomedical Sciences/Amgen Scholars Program is an eight-week residential internship program. It offers undergraduates from across the country who want to prepare for and enter Ph.D. programs in biomedical sciences a unique opportunity for advanced research experience within a world-class university.
The Stanford Medical Youth Science Program offers five weeks of intensive science and health training each summer for low income and under-represented high school students from northern and central California. Participants live together at Stanford, attend scientific lectures, complete anatomy laboratory practicums, intern at Stanford and Palo Alto hospitals, and learn about college entrance requirements, application procedures and financial aid. Program is free to the students; selection is based on an application process. THE APPLICATION PROCESS IS CLOSED FOR 2009.
Med School 101 is a one-day annual program at Stanford's School of Medicine offered each spring to local high school students to introduce them to the field of medicine. The day includes presentations about different areas of medical research and findings, a panel discussion by Stanford medical students, lunch, and even a graduation ceremony. Interested local high schools should contact Stanford's School of Medicine Office of Communication & Public Affairs.