Health Science & Medical Technology
The Saul T. Wilson, Jr., Internship Program.pdfPosted Date: 3/28/24
Program: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services
Due Date: not indicated
In-Person or Virtual: In-Person
Program Dates: 3/29/24
Brief Info: Are you a college student in veterinarian or biomedical science? We have paid internships available at the USDA.
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Posted Date: 1/21/24
Program: ATDP Summer School at UC Berkeley (courses in a variety of fields are offered)
Due Date: Early Deadline: February 21, 2024
Standard Deadline: March 18, 2024
Extended Deadline (rolling admissions): May 24, 2024
In-Person or Virtual: In-Person
Program Dates: June 17–July 26, 2024 (six weeks*) meeting 2 or 3 times per week
Brief Info: Financial aid available. Administered through UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Education, the program offers challenging courses to highly motivated students who have completed Grades 7-11 (and are entering Grades 8-12). It provides students opportunity to pursue their passion and deep interests by accelerating their coursework or taking classes not typically offered during the regular school year. 5-unit classes: varies (usually 2 days per week). 10-unit classes: 3 days per week. Morning classes: 8:30 am to noon. Afternoon classes: 1-4:30pm.
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Posted Date: 1/25/24
Program: Brain Camp @ UCSF
Due Date: March 28, 2024
In-Person or Virtual: In-Person
Program Dates: July 22nd - July 27th 2024
Brief Info:
This camp is intended for students who are excited to learn about the brain, to meet other students from the San Francisco/Bay Area who share that interest, and to interact with students and faculty at UCSF. We hope you leave this camp not only with the knowledge of the brain and its functions, but also with information on how to apply to college, and an understanding of different career options in medicine and science!
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Posted Date: 1/28/24
Program: Cal Academy The Careers in Science (CiS)
Due Date: Applications will be open February 2, 2024 through April 1, 2024.
In-Person or Virtual: in person
Program Dates: Summer 2024
Brief Info:
Careers in Science is a multi-year, year-round, paid internship and youth development program for San Francisco high school students who come from communities underrepresented in STEM, including girls and students of color.
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Posted Date: 1/25/24
Program: (CASP) - Clinical Anatomy Summer Program
Due Date: March 8, 2024
In-Person or Virtual: In-Person
Program Dates: Session 1: June 24-28, 2024
Session 2: July 8-12, 2024
Brief Info:
The Clinical Anatomy Summer Program (CASP) at Stanford University is for high school students considering careers in medical and health-related fields, such as medicine, surgery, dentistry, EMT/paramedics, nursing, biomedical engineering, occupational therapy, physical therapy, sports medicine, and medical education.
This in-person, week-long course will introduce students to the anatomy of the human body. Students will attend lectures given by Stanford Medicine faculty, engage in hands-on anatomy lab activities, observe surgical demonstrations, and attend workshops with Stanford physicians. Further information on CASP curriculum can be found here.
Tuition $4000 w/ financial assistance option.
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Posted Date: 1/25/24
Program: CURE Internship Program
Due Date: March 1, 2024
In-Person or Virtual: In-Person
Program Dates: June 10 to August 2, 2024
Brief Info:
The CURE Internship is a paid opportunity for high school juniors underrepresented in health careers to spend two months at UCSF supporting various types of research with the primary objectives of:
Immersing promising high school juniors in career opportunities across the spectrum of research, including basic, clinical, behavioral, and population sciences;
Providing positive training and support for participating students so they will declare a major aligned with biomedical research and seriously consider research as a career option.
The CURE program provides high school students with an exceptional scientific, health and medical environment to further their career interests, as well as college application preparation and academic and professional development.
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Posted Date: 1/25/24
Program: ENVISION: Career Exploration (girls only)
Due Date: Spring: Feb 2, 2024 (Summer app will be out mid May)
In-Person or Virtual: In-Person
Program Dates:
Spring: February 26th – May 3rd 2024
Summer: 6 weeks between late June to early August
Brief Info:
For girls in San Francisco only.
Internship with UCSF Department of Neurosurgery providing a medical internship experience.
Helping girls dive deeper into their professional & academic goals while developing their critical consciousness to be social justice advocates.
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Website (check back in mid May for summer programs)
Posted Date: 1/20/24
Program: Exploratorium Explainers
Due Date:
Applications for the summer High School Explainer program are typically available in March. When the application is open, you will find it on the Exploratorium's Current Openings page under the job title "High School Explainer."
In-Person or Virtual: in person
Program Dates: Summer 2024
Brief Info:
High School Explainers, the Exploratorium’s youngest employees, are a diverse group of students who engage visitors at exhibits, lead demonstrations, and run many museum operations. Some are interested in science; all have a spark for learning new things. In keeping with the Exploratorium’s philosophy, they build their own skills while learning to help others.
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Current Openings page - look for the job title "High School Explainer."
Posted Date: 2/15/24
Program: First responder career pathways fair
Due Date: 10/29/24
In-Person or Virtual: in-Person
Program Dates: 10/29/24
Brief Info:
Are you interested in becoming an EMT? Nurse?
Firefighter? Paramedic? Police Officer?
Medical Technician?
Come and meet many different local Community Based Organizations, and City and County Departments to learn about First Responder Career Pathway Programs
Contact Dr. Melody Downey-Huff (415) 907-0946 projectmanager@cityemt.org
Southeast Community Center
1550 Evans St., San Francisco, CA 94124
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Posted Date: 1/25/24
Program: Galileo Science Camp Counselor
Due Date: Check back in early February for Summer 2024 roles!
In-Person or Virtual: In-Person
Program Dates: June - Aug
Brief Info:
Typically college or high school students, Summer Operations Interns are the Renaissance staff of our summer team.
They’re sign makers, attendance takers, office assistants, lesson helpers, game leaders, skit planners and all-around can-doers who work to keep camp running smoothly. Internships are paid and available to applicants who will be 16 or older by the start of employment (the first day of camp at your location).
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Posted Date: 4/15/24
Program: Summer HEAL program - UCSF
Due Date: April 12 (still open as of 4/15)
In-Person or Virtual: In-Person
Program Dates: Summer
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What are we?
Health Equity, Advocacy, and Leadership (HEAL) is a 6-week summer program for O'Connell students. HEAL will focus on increasing awareness of different health professions and navigating these tracks in high school
and beyond.
Posted Date: 3/25/24
Program: Healthcare Education Showcase
Due Date: NA
In-Person or Virtual: In-Person
Program Dates: April 24, 12-1:30
FINANCIAL AID, SCHOLARSHIP, & CAREER CENTER RESOURCES WILL BE AVAILABLE
RAFFLES, TOUR OF THE BUILDING & THE RESOURCES AT 1:15PM
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED
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Application - not open yet, Check back March-April 2024
Posted Date: 1/25/24
Program: iCLEM: Summer Science Intensive
Due Date: Check back March-April 2024
In-Person or Virtual: In-Person
Program Dates:
One prep week: June 10 – June 14, 2024 (mostly virtual and asynchronous) to complete required trainings and orientations.
Six weeks in-person research in our laboratories in Emeryville, CA: June 17 – July 26, 2024
Brief Info:
The Introductory College Level Experience in Microbiology (iCLEM) is a paid summer science intensive for economically disadvantaged high school sophomores and juniors. The program seeks to broaden students’ understanding of biotechnology, microbiology, and biofuels. In addition to completing a research project, the program also exposes students to career exploration and preparation for the college application process.
$3000 stipend
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Application - not open yet, Check back March-April 2024
Posted Date: 1/29/24
Program: Marine Science Sundays @ The Marine Mammal Center (TMMC)
Due Date: Not indicated
In-Person or Virtual: In-Person
Program Dates:
Brief Info:
Join us in person at the TMMC hospital and visitor center in Sausalito on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. Anyone can participate in the program, but you must reserve a general admission ticket to visit The Marine Mammal Center that day.
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Posted Date: 2/14/24
Program: OHE - Office of Health Equity's Pathway Program (Age 18-24)
Due Date: Feb 16 for Spring, summer apps come out in May
In-Person or Virtual: In-Person
Program Dates: March 18-June 21
Brief Info:
Join the Office of Health Equity's (OHE) pathway program to get a Spring internship opportunity. This program will help youth gain workforce development skills and learn from the SF Department of Public Health (DPH) staff about public health awareness while earning a stipend of $23.75/hour.
10-20 hours per week
Mentors can work around your schedule
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Posted Date: 1/25/24
Program: (PITCH) UCSF Program for Investigation and Training for Careers in Health Program
Due Date: no info yet
In-Person or Virtual: In-Person
Program Dates: no info yet
Brief Info:
Program for Investigation and Training in Careers in Health (PITCH) is a three week summer program for High School Students. Our program goals are to provide exposure and hands-on health field experience to students with underrepresented backgrounds who will be first in their family to attend college.
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Posted Date: 1/25/24
Program: PUMAS (Promoting Underrepresented Minority Advancement in the Sciences) - for community college students
Due Date: March 1
In-Person or Virtual: In-Person
Program Dates: June 10, 2024 to August 9, 2024
Brief Info:
Selected applicants will:
Gain hands-on lab experience in state-of-the-art facilities.
Work with a scientific mentor(s) on an independent research project.
Network with researchers including investigators, graduate students, and postdocs.
Learn lab skills and techniques, including etiquette, safety, and pipetting basics.
Improve public speaking and communication skills with workshops.
Increase their understanding of different career paths in science.
Learn what it means to be a scientist and get paid for their work.
To be eligible, you must:
Be a United States citizen or permanent resident.
Be currently enrolled as a community college student who is planning to transfer to a 4-year institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM).
Have successfully completed at least two semesters of college-level science courses with a lab component (chemistry and molecular biology preferred, but not required), before the start of the PUMAS internship.
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.50.
Prior PUMAS interns are encouraged to apply.
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Posted Date: 1/25/24
Program: Rosetta Institute of Biomedical Research
Due Date: not indicated
In-Person or Virtual: In-Person or online
Program Dates:
Check website, Dates Vary
Brief Info:
Residential/commuter program with advanced classes for high achieving high school students interested in pursuing a career in medicine or related fields, such as pharmacy, nursing, biomedical research or drug development. Three separate workshops - Molecular Biology of Cancer, Molecular Neuroscience and Molecular Immunology - that are taught by PhD-level instructors with years of research and teaching experience. Cost $2780-$3280. Some scholarships available.
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Posted Date: 1/29/24
Program: Science without Borders® Challenge - Art contest
Due Date: March 4, 2024.
In-Person or Virtual: NA
Program Dates: NA
Brief Info:
The theme for this year’s Challenge is “Hidden Wonders of the Deep.” The international art contest invites students worldwide to showcase their creativity by depicting the mysterious and unique creatures or ecosystems found in the deep sea. Through their artwork, students will have the opportunity to highlight the beauty and diversity that often goes unnoticed in these fascinating underwater worlds. Learn about the theme. The Science Without Bordersâ Challenge is open to all students worldwide who are 11-19 years old and enrolled in primary or secondary school (or the home-school equivalent). $500 prize!!
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Posted Date: 10/3/23
Program: (SHAB) Student Health Advisory Board Application 2023-2024
Due Date: Not indicated
In-Person or Virtual: In-Person
Program Dates: Not indicated
Brief Info:
The Student Health Advisory Board (SHAB) will work with the Student and Family Services Division to promote safe, healthy, and supportive school environments for students across the district.
The Board will:
-Advise the Student Family Services Division on student concerns.
-Be a voice for student's health concerns across SFUSD.
-Plan, promote and judge the Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest.
-Receive leadership training
-Be a paid intern with SFUSD
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Posted Date: 4/29/24
Program: SPINWIP Stanford Program for Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in Physics
Due Date: May 1
In-Person or Virtual: In-Person
Program Dates: July 8 - 26, Monday through Friday
Brief Info:
Free Summer Program in Physics for High-school Girls: The Stanford Program for Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in Physics (SPINWIP) is a summer learning program designed to get high-school girls excited about physics. This 3-week program is completely free to participants and will be held through video chat. Participants will learn about cutting-edge research in physics in fields such as quantum physics, optics and lasers, and astrophysics. They will also learn how to code in Python, and then apply their coding skills to physics-based projects. Participants will attend lectures by Stanford professors and researchers and work in small groups led by Stanford undergraduates, as well as attend college planning and career development workshops. First-generation students and students from underrepresented backgrounds in physics are particularly encouraged to apply. No prior knowledge of physics or coding is needed.
Dates: July 8 - 26, Monday through Friday
Time: 9am - 1pm PDT. Exact schedule will vary day-to-day
Eligibility: Female and gender minority students in high school - Preference will be given to first-generation students, students from underrepresented backgrounds in physics, and rising seniors
Application: goto.stanford.edu/spinwip-2024
Deadline: May 1, 11:59 pm PDT
Program Information: https://physics.stanford.edu/about/equity-and-inclusion/spinwip
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Posted Date: 1/25/24
Program: Stanford University’s Medical Youth Science Program
Due Date: March 15, 2024
In-Person or Virtual: In-Person
Program Dates:
June 24 to July 26, 2024
Brief Info:
The Summer Residential Program promotes students’ science skills while introducing them to a host of health-related careers and a taste of life as an undergraduate on campus. Students participate in laboratory workshops, attend lectures by Stanford faculty and medical professionals, and serve a hospital internship. Special attention is given to developing leadership and interpersonal skills, with offerings such as workshops and discussions on networking, public speaking, and multicultural issues. Program participants also receive one-on-one and group college admission counseling as well as guidance in essay and resume writing. Open to current juniors interested in science and medicine/health career exploration. Free.
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Posted Date: 1/10/24
Program: Teen Wellness Summit on Mental Health
Due Date: March 2
In-Person or Virtual: in-Person
Program Dates: March 2, 9am-3pm
Brief Info:
We’re excited to announce the 2024 Teen Wellness Summit on Mental Health, a free daylong gathering for 150 SFUSD teens to gain knowledge, learn new skills, reduce stigma around mental health, get helpful resources, and have fun!
The Summit is a culmination of the Teen Wellness Connection, a program of The Science and Health Education Partnership (SEP) at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) who works to support science teaching and learning throughout the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD).
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Posted Date: 1/16/24
Program: Teen Wellness Summit on Mental Health
Due Date: Feb 27
In-Person or Virtual: virtual
Program Dates: Feb 27, 10am-11am Pacific time
Brief Info:
Black History Month College and Career Panel Overview
What: This virtual panel will provide your students with a unique opportunity to engage in thoughtful discussions with accomplished Black professionals hailing from various industries. Join SuitUp to celebrate and honor the contributions of Black professionals. This year's theme will be centered around providing all students a seat at the corporate table.
When: February 27, 2024, 1:00PM - 2PM EST
Where: Zoom Link to follow
Audience: 5th-12th grade students
How to Register:
To sign up your students for this enriching experience, use this initial Google Form. After completing the Google Form, you will receive a student roster. You will need the list of names of all students attending the panel.
We look forward to your students joining us for this impactful event. If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to reach out to me.
Best regards,
Shanita D. Perdomo
Youth Partnerships Manager
551 - 245 - 6776
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
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Posted Date: 12/7/23
Program: UCSF PAID At-Home Research Study for Adolescents!
Due Date: Not indicated
In-Person or Virtual: In-Person
Program Dates: Not indicated
Brief Info:
The Neuroscape Center at UCSF is recruiting for a remote research study to help us understand attention in children and adolescents aged 12-17. Study activities can be completed in less than 1 hour.
If you are interested, please contact the study coordinator using the email (or QR code) in the flyer: gcp.teens@ucsf.edu. A parent or legal guardian must be included on the interest email. We will then ask the parent/guardian a few additional questions to assess eligibility for the study.
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Posted Date: 1/25/24
Program: UCSF SEP TEEN PAID SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SFUSD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Due Date: Feb 25, 2024
In-Person or Virtual: In-Person
Program Dates: Summer 2024, dates vary, see below
Brief Info:
High School Intern program
Biomedical Research, College App Support, Mentoring!
June 7 - August 2
Cellular Construction Workshop
Cellular Engineering, Mindstorm Robots, Teamwork!
June 14 - June 28
Teen Wellness Connection
Teen Health and Wellness, Leadership, Teamwork!
July 15-August 2 + school year Sept-April
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Video - watch for a description of each program
Posted Date: 1/25/24
Program: UCSF Summer Researchers in Global Health
Due Date: March 1, 2024
In-Person or Virtual: In-Person
Program Dates: June 10 to July 18, 2024
Brief Info:
Summer Researchers in Global Health is a six-week summer internship for rising high school seniors that introduces students to global health concepts and immerses them in challenging, real-life projects. Each summer, qualified students from participating San Francisco Bay Area high schools learn from and work with expert global health researchers at the Institute for Global Health Sciences on the UCSF Mission Bay campus.
Interns with financial need may qualify for a stipend of $2,000.
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Posted Date: 3/5/24
Program: Youth Mental Health Academy
Due Date: March 15, 2024
In-Person or Virtual: In-Person
Program Dates: not indicated
Brief Info:
At YMHA, students will develop career skills and explore opportunities in mental health fields. The 14-month, immersive program includes paid project-based learning, mentorship, and a summer internship.
YMHA offers participants the opportunity to:
Receive up to a $2,000 stipend (1st summer)
Gain hands-on experience as a paid intern (2nd summer)
Acquire career skills & knowledge
Build their resume & professional networks
Complete a capstone project with a group of peers
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Posted Date: 1/25/24
Program: YSP - UC Davis Young Scholars Program
Due Date: March 15, 2024
In-Person or Virtual: In-Person
Program Dates: June 23 – August 3, 2024
Brief Info:
A summer residential research program designed to expose students to the world of original research in the natural sciences with emphasis on the biological, environmental and agricultural sciences. Students will work one-on-one with research faculty and research groups in state of the art laboratories for six weeks. Each student will work on an individual project and prepare a journal quality paper and symposium presentation about their work. For sophomores or juniors. Cost $6500 w/ financial reduction option per eligibility.
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