2023 MCC Trainee in research lab
The Research Education Core accepts applications from Medical Students interested in an 8-week internship in Cancer Research at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL or at Ponce Health Sciences University in Ponce, PR.
The primary goal of this program is to allow cross-institutional training of students from the University of South Florida (USF) and Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) in multi-disciplinary areas of cancer and health outcomes. There are collaboration opportunities with faculty and students from both institutes. Students actively participate in research, career development workshops, mentoring, and educational courses including health outcomes and molecular tumor boards.
2024 MCC Trainees and Mentors at Summer Students Luncheon
How to Apply
Research rotations occur in the summer. Applicants must have successfully completed at least the first year of medical school by the beginning of the research rotation and be in good academic standing.
Interested applicants must submit a completed application as follows:
- - Personal letter of interest
- - Good Standing Letter (PHSU students only; not required for USF Students)
- - Two letters of recommendation
- - Undergraduate and Medical transcripts (including transcript of last semester completed)
- - Current Curriculum Vitae
- - Application form
Eligibility criteria: In order to apply, students must attend the University of South Florida - School of Medicine or Ponce Health Sciences University - Ponce Campus.
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Yairí Rivera-Torgerson (MCC) or Aileen Medina (PHSU) for more information.
Applications for the Summer 2027 cycle are now open.
Please click here to apply.
MCC/USF students - PHSU students - Applications are due by January 15, 2027.
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