Introductionto ResearchPrograms

Launch your journey into research with expert guidance from a team. Ideal for high school students who want to learn fundamental research skills and pave the way for future research endeavors.

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Choose between Introduction to Research Literature or Introduction to Medical Case Studies.

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Introduction to
Research Literature
  • Learn the fundamentals of research: question identification and literature review.
  • Choose your own subject/research question.
  • Develop critical thinking and writing skills through a comprehensive literature review project.
  • Create an academic presentation for your findings.
  • Gain broad exposure to the scientific process, regardless of your background.
  • Option for Group Program.
  • 4 to 8 weeks long.
  • Open to all high school, gap year students and early college students.
Introduction to
Medical Case Studies
  • Complete a collected case study, a common format in early medical research.
  • Deepen your understanding of medical practice and research methodology.
  • Strengthen your application for medical school, pharmacy school, or nursing programs.
  • Present your findings at mock grand rounds.
  • 8 weeks long.
  • Open to all high school students who have completed two science courses (biology + physics or chemistry) and college students who have completed one science course.
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Launch your journey
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