The Stanford iGEM mentorship give students the opportunity to work under Stanford students who are competing in the iGEM competition. Students will not only be able to get a behind the scenes perspective of the iGEM competition entry project, but also work on their own projects with the help of mentors. Students will learn how to read patents, use computational applications to simulate protein folding, model proteins with Pymol and Rosetta, sequence proteins with BLAST and Clustal Omega, write their own protein sequences, and write lab procedures for tests. Some previous projects include creating a free use version of Dornase Alfa to allow researchers to create a more affordable treatment for those with cystic fibrosis.
Stanford Medical Youth Summer Program
Stanford Medical Youth Science Program is a five-week residential enrichment program focused on science and medicine that is open to low-income, underrepresented high school sophomores and juniors who live in Northern and Central California.
*Although the Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP) cannot be held as a residential program this summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, their staff remains committed to providing an enriching experience for select students from their applicant pool. To this end, they are partnering with Access to Achievement—an education non-profit established by SMYSP founder, Dr. Marilyn Winkleby—to offer an online alternative to SMYSP this summer. The goal is to provide online workshops, a group research project in a health disparity, and advising on health careers, medicine, and college planning.
Wishbone!
Wishbone empowers low-income high school students to experience life-changing summer programs. Since 2012, they've helped 2176 students raise $4,158,601 in funding for summer programs. 56% of program participants reported improvement in academic achievement. 100% of graduating seniors were accepted to college. 100% of program participants plan to attend college.
COSMOS at University of California, Davis
COSMOS at UC Davis is an intensive four-week summer residential program for students who have demonstrated an aptitude for academic and professional careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects. Talented and motivated students completing grades 8-12 have the opportunity to be mentored by renowned faculty, researchers and scientists in state-of-the-art facilities, while exploring advanced STEM topics far beyond the courses usually offered in California high schools. Through challenging curricula that are both hands-on and lab intensive, COSMOS fosters its students’ interests, skills, and awareness of educational and career options in STEM fields.
HEAL Program
HEAL (Health Excellence Academic Leadership) Program – prepares participants for health-related professions while closing the gap in academic and life skills resources. Enrichment opportunities include classroom training, hands-on clinical experience, mentoring, life coaching and financial assistance in the form of paid internships. Encouraging family support is an important component of the program.Created in 1991 as the Model Neighborhood Program through a partnership between AHS and county government, HEAL’s work starts with 14-year-olds and reaches up to 24-year-olds. Current areas of focus are after-school tutoring and life skills training, plus wellness classes that include family members and focus on nutrition. Among those helping the newer kids are college students who have been involved in HEAL or similar programs. Students must maintain acceptable grades to continue in the program.
Helix Program at University of California Berkeley
The Helix Summer Medical Program is a free, four-week program in the Bay Area that guides students through an exploration of different careers in the healthcare field. The first week of the program is an overnight stay on the UC Berkeley campus from Saturday through Friday, featuring a Core Curriculumcomprised of lectures, biological and clinical labs, and professional development. In this week, students will also develop a research project to be presented to family members and community health professionals at the culminating Helix Symposium.
KP Launch (offered by Kaiser Permanente)
Kaiser Permanente’s KP LAUNCH internship programs offer young adults paid internship opportunities in our Kaiser Permanente Northern California headquarters and administrative offices, medical offices, and medical centers. Our goal is to build and sustain a diverse, culturally competent workforce to meet the needs of the increasingly diverse Northern California communities we serve. As part of our team, KP LAUNCH interns help Kaiser Permanente shape the future of health care and create more equitable communities.
CHAMPS Internship at UCSF Benioff
CHAMPS is the Community Health & Adolescent Mentoring Program for Success at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland. Formerly known as FACES for the Future, CHAMPS is a three-year internship program that introduces underrepresented minority high school students to health professions. The CHAMPS program collaborates with local high schools, health academies, colleges, universities, medical schools and residency programs. The objective of CHAMPS is to introduce underrepresented minority high school students to the health professions, assist them in getting into educational programs of their choice, and equip them with the necessary personal skills to succeed in these and other demanding pursuits. The CHAMPS program is a three-year internship, starting 10th grade. Students receive an academic letter grade and high school credit for their participation and written work. Students receive classroom education and training relevant to the health care, academic tutoring, and college preparation activities, such as SAT preparation, personal statement writing, and financial aid workshops. Students also benefit from one-on-one case management to address students' psycho-social needs. Each student will participate in six to eight-week clinical rotations in different hospital departments, and senior students present capstone projects incorporating their internship experiences at the hospital, community clinics, and private medical offices.
UCSF PITCH
PITCH is a FREE opportunity for incoming high school juniors, particularly those who may be the first in their families to pursue a four-year college degree, to spend three weeks at UCSF, exploring careers in healthcare, and looking into the educational pathways that lead to different careers, and learning professional skills that will help them along the way. PITCH students are mentored by current UCSF students in the Graduate Division, dental school, pharmacy school, medical school, and nursing school as they complete a group research project and receive one-on-one and small group academic advising from EAOP counselors. PITCH has three core components: (1) Exposure to Careers in Health - presented through a combination of hands-on workshops or guest lectures, led by UCSF students, faculty and staff; (2) College Awareness - Assists students to better understanding the college search and application process; and (3) Group Work on a Research Project - PITCH students research a specific disease, which allows them to develop an understanding for the roles of the various health professionals treating the disease.
Healthlink at UCSF
On a typical Saturday, HealthLink students meet at UCSF Parnassus campus located in the Inner Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco. Upon arrival, mentees have breakfast with their mentors. Breakfast is followed by an ice-breaker activity before students break out into workshops. Our hands-on workshops allow students to explore the wonders of the human body as they intersect with the various health professions. Career-focused workshops are also included, helping students to visualize their path from high school to college and on to graduate school.