Medical and Graduate
Visiting Research Internship Program
Program for Medical Students
The Visiting Research Internship Program (VRIP) is an eight-week mentored, summer research program designed to enrich medical students' interest in research and health-related careers, particularly clinical/translational research careers.
In addition to a mentored clinical/translational research experience, VRIP students participate in weekly seminars with Harvard faculty focusing on topics such as research methodology, health disparities, ethics, and career paths. Participants also have the opportunity to participate in offerings of other Harvard Medical School programs such as career development seminars and networking events.
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Eligibility
Eligible participants are first and second year medical students, particularly individuals from groups underrepresented in medicine and/or disadvantaged individuals, in good standing from accredited U.S. medical schools. US Citizens or U.S. Noncitizen Nationals or Permanent Residents of U.S. are eligible to apply.
Program Details and How to Apply
The VRIP 2025 application cycle is now open. Please email pfdd_dcp@hms.harvard.edu to request an application.
2024 VRIP Student Interns
Alynah Adams
Medical College of Wisconsin
Mentor: Samuel J. Lin, MD, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Enrique Arredondo, PharmD
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Mentor: Meena Nathan, MD, Boston Children’s Hospital
Jeremiah Bonnet
Tufts University School of Medicine
Mentor: Jennifer Mack, MD, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Elizabeth Carbonell
UMASS Chan Medical School
Mentor: Anne O’Donnell Luria, MD, PhD, Boston Children’s Hospital, Broad Institute
Alicia Edwards, MS
Howard University School of Medicine
Mentor: Sotonye Imadojemu, MD, Brigham & Women’s Hospital
Graham Grisedale
Creighton University School of Medicine
Mentor: Cristina Aguayo-Mazzucato, MD, PhD, Joslin Diabetes Center
Ethan Lawrence
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Mentors: Artur Indzhykulian, PhD and Stacey Tutt Gray, MD, Mass Eye and Ear
Karen Murambadoro
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Mentor: Edward K. Rodriguez, MD, PhD, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Mazen Taman, PharmD
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Mentors: Shannon Stott, PhD and Brian Nahed, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital
