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
2024 VRIP Application - Important Dates
- All application materials due: Friday, December 15, 2023
- Notification of 2024 VRIP participants: February 19, 2024
- Program dates: June 3 - July 27, 2024 (eight weeks)
How to Apply
The VRIP is currently accepting applications for the 2024 program. To request an application, email pfdd_dcp@hms.harvard.edu
2023 VRIP Student Interns
Garrett Arosemena Ott, MSc
University of Virginia
Mentor: Charles R. G. Guttmann, MD, Brigham & Women’s Hospital
Orlane Caro, MHS
Meharry Medical College
Mentor: Jose Figueroa, MD, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Destiny Green
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
Mentor: Rani George, MD, PhD, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Rahim Hirani, MS
New York Medical College
Mentor: Meena Nathan, MD, Boston Children’s Hospital
Khadijah Jannah, MHS
Meharry Medical College
Mentor: Edward K. Rodriguez, MD, PhD, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Lashawn Peña, MS
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Mentor: George Molina, MD, Brigham & Women’s Hospital
Erik Velez-Perez
Ponce Health Sciences University
Mentor: Paulo Lizano, MD, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Vellia Zhou
Tufts University School of Medicine
Mentor: Ronald Arellano, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital
Ateh Zinkeng, PSM
University of Arizona School of Medicine Tucson
Mentor: Monique A. Hartley-Brown, MD, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
