The ACC has partnered with the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) to offer undergraduate students an 8 to10-week cancer-related summer research experience.
- 2-week Introduction to Cancer Research seminar with Penn faculty
- 30 hour/week research experience in the laboratory of an ACC member
- weekly enrichment activities geared toward career development and creating a physician identity
- individualized mentoring
- project presentation opportunities
- networking opportunities with additional summer undergraduates in the Perelman School of Medicine and across the Penn campus
- mentorship of high school students in ACC programs
- social activities with American Cancer Society interns at all levels at the ACC
HOW TO APPLY:
The application cycle for summer 2025 is closed.
QUESTIONS:
To learn more about the program, please contact:
Cauleen Noël, PhD
Administrative Director
ACC Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC).