The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is home to a variety of pipeline programs that prepare and inspire talented high school and college students to pursue careers in medicine and in health-related research.
Applications for the Summer 2020 programs are now available. Please see below for an overview of each program. Students may apply to more than one program. It is recommended that essays be tailored to each program, if applicants apply to multiple opportunities.
- Chicago Academic Medicine Program (CAMP) I is a six-week commuter program for undergraduate students who have completed the freshman or sophomore year in college. CAMP I helps students build the knowledge base and academic skills necessary for success in a premedical program. Students will engage in group learning and team building projects; attend interactive lecture University of Chicago faculty; participate in clinical shadowing opportunities with physicians mentors; engagement in service with local community organizations; and receive pre-medical advising and mentorship.
- Chicago Academic Medicine Program (CAMP) II: an eight-week research, education, and mentoring experience for students who have completed their sophomore or junior year in college. Students participate in either basic science or clinical research projects during the program, which concludes with a research presentation forum. Student will create mentor relationships with faculty, clinical lab staff, and medical school administrators; be engaged during weekly cluster group meetings; hone and improve research and presentation skills; and receive pre-medical advising and MCAT preparation.
Housing is not provided for CAMP sessions. Students will be given a $150
voucher for CTA access to assist with commute to and from campus.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a $2,400
stipend.
- Pritzker School of Medicine Experience in Research (PSOMER) is an eight-week residential research, education, and mentoring experience at the University of Chicago. Participants in the program are rising college seniors or students rising into a post baccalaureate program. Students will participate in either basic science laboratories or clinical research projects throughout the duration of the program. The program concludes with a mandatory research presentation forum at the end of the summer. Weekly cluster groups will support the laboratory research work of each participant. These groups will explore medical and research ethics, health care disparities, statistics and research tools. Students will also receive mentorship and guidance from Pritzker Medical School students and staff. This includes advising sessions with Pritzker admissions officers and social events with Pritzker and University of Chicago summer research program students.
Housing and meals are provided on the University of Chicago campus for PSOMER participants. Participants will not be permitted to work part-time jobs, take any additional classes during the program, or be involved in any formal or informal MCAT or application preparation process for medical school during the program. There will be considerable lab work to conduct and out-of-lab/classwork to prepare. Students who successfully complete the program will receive a $3,200 stipend.
The application deadline for all three programs is January 17, 2020 at 11:59pm. For additional information, including eligibility requirements and program dates, visit the Pritzker School of Medicine website: https://pritzker.uchicago.edu/resources/pipeline-programs.