Summer Programs for Undergraduates and High School Students
Summer 2009 programs:
Pharmacology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program (Pharm SURP)
This 10-week program provides undergraduate students an opportunity to work with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students in an on-going research project. The students will give an oral presentation of their research results at the end of their summer experience. Students will also attend a weekly class and the graduate student journal club. Preference will be given to students who are considering applying to a PhD program in pharmacology or biomedical sciences. A stipend is provided. Program dates: June 1, 2009 to August 7, 2009. Application deadline: March 16, 2009. Inquiries may be directed to Emma Carreon, Academic Programs Manager.
Contact: Emma Carreon, CarreonER@uthscsa.edu, 210-567-4220
Physiology Undergraduate Research Experience (PURE)
The PURE program allows talented undergraduates interested in pursuing a career in academic research the opportunity to spend two months (June and July) during the summer doing research in a lab. Undergraduates will work with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students in an on-going research project. The students will present their research results in a in a poster session at the end of the program. Preference will be given to students who are considering applying to a PhD program in physiology or biomedical sciences. Stipend provided. Application deadline: March 13, 2009.
Website: http://www.physiology.uthscsa.edu/teaching/undergrad_sum_program.asp
Contact: Nakia Scott, Academic Coordinator, physiologygrad@uthscsa.edu, 210-567-4324
Dental Student Training in Academics and Research
An intensive introduction to dental academics with a hands-on laboratory research experience in basic or clinical research. Accepted students will participate in the program during their dental education, with research conducted on the UTHSCSA campus during June and July.
Website: http://costar.uthscsa.edu/
Contact: Gloria Abdin, program coordinator, abdin@uthscsa.edu, 210-567-3167
Student Internship Program
A year-round program for high school, college, premed or pre-Ph.D. students designed to provide an intensive, hands-on, discovery-rich, creative and interdisciplinary research experience. This is a unique experience in learning and interdisciplinary research, with senior investigators serving as mentors and role models. Trainees will have opportunities to work in one of three broad areas: immunology, molecular pathogenesis, or genetics/clinical epidemiology. Current areas of investigation are HIV/AIDS, atherosclerosis, bone disease, neurobiology, lupus, and alcoholism. For inquiries contact Dr. Sunil Ahuja along with updated resume/CV including GPA, a personal statement, and a note about long-term goals via e-mail ahujas@uthscsa.edu.
Med Ed Field Experience II
Junior and Senior High School students, as well as undergraduate college Freshman Students, in the Laredo area or in the Lower Rio Grande Valley are encouraged to apply for a week long summer program on the UTHSCSA campus. The program includes career exploration experiences in the fields of allied health sciences, biomedical sciences, dentistry, medicine and nursing. The program is offered at no cost to the students and includes room and board for the duration of the program which will be held July 6-10. Contact Griselda Rubio in Laredo at rubiog@uthscsa.edu or Lisa Gutierrez in the lower Rio Grande valley region at gutierreze2@uthscsa.edu for more information.
UTHSCSA Volunteer/Shadowing Program
This program is designed to give undergraduate students interested in pursuing a medical/health related career an opportunity to gain clinical, research, and professional experience, ultimately giving them insight into the health careers and possibly making them more competitive applicants into professional programs. This is a year round program for San Antonio area collegiate students. Forms required for participation can be found at www.uthscsa.edu/outreach/volunteer.asp.
Contact Dr. Irene Chapa at 567-3941 or at chapai@uthscsa.edu for more details.
Northside ISD Summer Research Mentorship Program
This class is only open to Northside ISD students who have completed PreAP Chemistry, have at least one year of high school remaining and are willing to commit to an 8 hour a day research assignment for 8 weeks in June and July. Teacher recommendations and a student essay are required for the application. Applications are accepted during the spring term for placement in the summer program. Selected students will be assigned a mentor from the faculty at UTHSCSA. The students will meet once a week as a class to discuss the research process and are expected to keep a lab journal, write research abstracts, and present their research to the class at the end of the summer. Students will present their research both orally and written to their home school during the ensuing school year. Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive an elective honors science research credit. No stipend is provided.
Contact: Roy Baldwin, Director, roybaldwin@nisd.net
Voelcker Biomedical Research Academy
The vision of the Max and Minnie Tomerlin Voelcker Biomedical Research Academy is to provide an immersive biomedical research education and college preparatory program for San Antonio high school students. The Voelcker Biomedical Research Academy will partner the very best rising sophomores, from a broad array of San Antonio school districts with outstanding biomedical scientists from UTHSCSA to promote excellence in scholarship and biomedical research training for a 3 year period. In year 1, the Academy will consist of an immersive hands-on 7-week summer research program, in addition to participation in a number of special research oriented activities throughout the academic year. In years 2 and 3, students will participate in an 8-week, faculty-mentored research experience. Students will be supported through stipends during the summers of the program and parental involvement is also required. The 7-week program will begin on June 17, 2009. Application deadline is May 1, 2009. For more information, please contact:
Dr. Irene Chapa chapai@uthscsa.edu, 210-567-3941 or
Dr. Sophia Pina pina@uthscsa.edu, 210-567-3984 or
Voelcker Biomedical Research Academy Brochure (pdf)
Voelcker Biomedical Research Academy Application and Teacher Recommendation forms (pdf)