Happy Thanksgiving, Healthcare Community! We hope you’re all having a restful break before the last few weeks of classes, but as you plan for your summer, be sure to check out some of the upcoming information sessions and summer fellowships below.
Greene Center and Career Community Programs
LifeSci NYC Internship Program: Virtual Career Panel | Wednesday, December 3 from 6-7pm
Join the LifeSci NYC Internship Program on Wednesday, December 3 from 6-7 pm to learn about Careers at the Intersection of AI, Tech, and Life Sciences. The panel will feature industry professionals representing a range of career pathways, and will include an opportunity for Q&A. Register here. The panel includes:
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Jeanine Bortel, Head of AI Portfolio, Development at Pfizer
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Ross Lane Pearlman, CEO & Co-Founder at Stratum Biosciences
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Shaun Peterson, Senior Scientist / Bioinformatician at RUMI Scientific
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Nicholas Woytowitz*, Senior Manager, Analytical AI at Bristol Myers Squibb (*LifeSci NYC program alumnus)
If you’re interested in learning more about the LifeSci NYC Internship Program as well, and about how to complete your application, check out these virtual info sessions coming up: Monday, December 8, 2025 ✦ 5-6 pm | Wednesday, January 7, 2025 ✦ 5-6 pm
Health Effects Institute: Summer Fellowship in Environmental Health Virtual Info Session | Wednesday, December 3 from 7:30-8:30pm
Join the Student Fellowships Office and 2025 URochester fellow, Ahmed Shah ’26 (Environmental Health), to learn all about this full time, paid summer research program in fields related to environmental health. Research opportunities might include bench science, data analysis, fieldwork, and modeling. The program supports highly qualified undergraduate students who would not otherwise have a similar opportunity. Each summer, fellows are matched with a research mentor to pursue a tailored environmental health project at institutions and organizations across the United States. Open to rising juniors and seniors.
Applicants are not required to have a background in life sciences but should be motivated to learn more about environmental health sciences as a potential career path. Registration is required, so register here.
Alumni Connected and Featured Opportunities
Gap Year Opportunity: Project Horseshoe Farm Community Health Fellowship | Applications Due January 18
Project Horseshoe Farms allows fellows to promote and strengthen the health of one of three partner communities (Greensboro, AL, Perry County, AL, and Pomona, CA). Fellows serve as health partners to support seniors, adults living with mental illness, and other vulnerable or isolated individuals. They also volunteer in top notch after school programs and with local schools to help small groups of students, while developing and leading programs at local community centers and volunteering with local supported housing programs and nursing homes.
This experience would be a great fit for students interested in the health professions, public health, medical anthropology, social work, non-profit management, or education, and those who want a transformational experience strengthening a local community. Many students have found this opportunity quite fulfilling as part of their gap year as well, so apply here. Applications are due January 18, but there are rolling deadlines until March 15.
To inquire about shorter-term internships for the summer, check out the information here.
Project AHEAD 2026 Summer Intern at Charles B. Wang Community Health Center | Apply by January 20, 2026
Project AHEAD is a 10-week, paid, summer internship program designed to provide training and firsthand experience to undergraduate students interested in pursuing healthcare careers. Primarily located in lower Manhattan, this internship seeks to:
- Increase interns’ interest in and awareness of the history and dynamics of the New York Asian American community, as well as the particular needs, challenges, and strengths of Asian American communities.
- Provide exposure to community health and its various components, including primary care, social work, health education, programming, and research at a federally qualified health center.
- Motivate the next generation of community health leaders to serve historically excluded communities and eliminate health disparities.
Check out the Handshake link here for more information – find the link to apply here too!
StepUp! to Cancer Research Program | Applications Due January 31
This unique opportunity invites undergraduate students to engage in groundbreaking cancer research alongside leading experts in the field. This program would benefit undergraduates interested in applying to medical school, graduate school in the sciences, and/or seeking positions in industry.
Students joining the StepUp! to Cancer Research Program will develop valuable lab skills, expand their professional network, and be part of a community dedicated to advancing cancer research. As part of this program, you will gain:
- Immersive Research Experience: Work directly with experienced researchers on innovative cancer studies.
- Professional Development: Gain critical skills and insights that will support students’ academic and career pursuits.
- Mentorship & Guidance: Receive personalized guidance from experts in the field of cancer research.
Interested students should fill out the application here. For any questions, please contact Le’Ann.Robles@jefferson.edu.
Pediatric Oncology Education (POE) Program at St. Jude | Applications due February 1, 2026
The Pediatric Oncology Education (POE) Program offers a unique opportunity for pre-doctoral students preparing for careers in the biomedical sciences, medicine, and pharmacy to gain biomedical and oncology research experience. This program includes:
- Depending on their academic preparation and particular interests, trainees will spend their rotations in a clinical research or a laboratory research setting.
- Trainees will be matched with a faculty mentor who shares their research interests and will participate in the mentor’s ongoing research projects.
- Trainees attend a daily Lunch & Learn series designed specifically for them, as well as other clinical and basic research conferences.
- Students participate in basic or clinical oncology research, a core lecture series designed specifically for them, as well as research and clinical conferences.
All POE program applicants must have completed at least their sophomore year of college when they begin the program. For more information on the program, and eligibility, be sure to check it out here.
Upcoming Events
UC Berkeley Master of Bioprocess Engineering Info Sessions | Tuesday, December 2 from 3-4pm
In just 9 months, gain the skills to become a Bioprocess Scientist or Engineer in cutting-edge industries like biopharma, industrial biotech, and food tech. Our intensive curriculum combines bioprocess fundamentals, advanced concepts (QbD, DOE, etc.), and hands-on training with real lab- and pilot-scale equipment at the Advanced Biofuels Processing Demonstration Unit at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. You’ll join a collaborative cohort of fewer than 50 students, ensuring personalized mentorship and close faculty and staff engagement.
Check out Handshake for more information – and check out this virtual info session too: Tuesday, December 2, 3-4 pm PST, Registration link
NY Medical College Special Master’s Programs Zoom Information Sessions | Check Below for Times
The NYMC GSBMS offers two master’s programs for students interested in improving their credentials and preparedness for medical school, or a variety of professional programs such as dentistry, physician assistant or doctoral graduate study in health or biomedical sciences. See session details below:
Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences (iBMS) 2-Year BMS Program – This is an MS degree in the Biomedical Sciences meant to prepare you for various medical career programs. Register in advance for the program information session: Wednesday, December 3rd at 4:00pm on Zoom.
Accelerated Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences (iBMS) 1-Year AMP Program – This is an MS degree in the Biomedical Sciences meant for students applying for medical school. Register in advance for the program information session: Monday, December 8th at 4:00pm on Zoom.
Baccalaureate to Medicine and Research (B2MR) at University of Colorado: Post-Bacc Opportunity | Rolling Applications
The B2MR program provides multi-dimensional and research training in biomedical research for post-baccalaureate students looking to succeed in MD or MD-PhD programs. To achieve this mission, B2MR program trainees will:
- Conduct research with mentor support to strengthen their research and technical skills.
- Improve their competitiveness for MD program admission through guidance and training on the medical school application process.
- Participate in high-quality professional and career development activities individually designed to complement each B2MR scholar’s needs and goals.
- Engage in continuous and dynamic mentoring and community-building research centered experiences designed to enhance the scholar’s network and integration in the social, research, and academic environments.
To learn more about the program, and about the benefits, check out this link. Applications are rolling, with a final deadline of March 1, 2026.
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To discuss these opportunities or more, schedule an appointment with a Greene Center advisor through Handshake.
Have a great week!
Alissa Roger, Career Advisor
Jonathan Bratt, Career Advisor
Alyssa Rodriguez, Career Advisor
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