Summer Internship Scholarship

Testimonials

Harvard University Medical School
Mentor - Dr. Ralph Morton Bolman, Brigham’s and Women’s Hospital

“I have had a wonderful experience this summer. I had the opportunity to learn from some of the best cardiac surgeons in the country and take part in their research projects. I believe I have a much more realistic impression of what a career in cardiac surgery would entail and find myself even more excited about pursuing a career in it…. I cannot imagine a better summer research project.”
NYU, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Mentor - Dr. Harvey I. Pass, NYU School of Medicine, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery

“The experience reinforced my interest in pursuing a career in the operating room, while introducing me to the excitement of basic science research….. Most of all, I learned about cardiothoracic surgery as a fascinating, constantly challenging field and the many roles that a surgeon has beyond the operating room.”
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
Mentors - Dr. Walter H. Merrill, Dr. Sandra Starnes, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery

“As I prepare for my second year of medical school, I find myself in an enviable position and at a superior advantage compared to my classmates after this internship.”
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
Mentor - Dr. Patrick McCarthy, Northwestern University

“I feel extremely privileged to have been selected for this internship this summer. It was a fantastic introduction into the clinical realm of medicine and gave a glimpse of a field that I had considered before starting. I think that during the first couple years of medical school, the real reason behind why students decided to become doctors can get lost among the constant studying and class time. I can honestly say that I am now considering a career in cardiothoracic surgery.”
Medical University of South Carolina
Mentor - Dr. Carolyn Reed, Medical University of South Carolina

“At the end of the eight weeks, I had seen and experienced more than I ever expected. The time I spent with the attending and residents was invaluable and I am more interested in becoming a cardiothoracic surgeon now than I ever thought I would be at this time.”… “I’ll never forget the first time I touched a live, beating heart and I am now convinced that it would be worth all of the effort to have the privilege of doing that every day.”
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Mentor - Dr. Joseph B. Shrager, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

“This summer has left me with a new found motivation and skills that will help me follow my aspirations to become a CT surgeon. More importantly than these acquisitions, this summer has left me with a mentor who can help guide me through difficulties related to my pursuit.”
The University of Michigan Medical School
Mentor - Dr. Mark Orringer, University of Michigan Medical School

“For eight weeks I was submerged in an intimate clinical setting not accessible to most medical students, and I learned an incredible amount of information about thoracic surgery, life as a surgeon, the dynamics of an OR and interacting with patients. The experience surpassed all my expectations and I walked away with a renewed excitement for medicine in general.”
University of Illinois at Chicago
Mentor - Dr. Norman Snow, University of Illinois at Chicago

“I feel that my experience was very complete, education and well-rounded…. I am more certain now that I would like to apply to a general surgery residence and to pursue a career in CT surgery.”