Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai’s International Exchange Program for Minority Students
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai’s International Exchange Program for Minority Students emphasizes collaboration, cultural and scientific exchange, diversity, and a passion for medical sciences. To be eligible, you should qualify as an underserved minority and be a current bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree student, or have graduated no earlier than 24 months prior to the start of the program in June. We select candidates from all over the United States, from such diverse fields as medicine and science, anthropology, education, public health, social work, and laboratory backgrounds in areas such as cell and molecular biology.
After completing the orientation week for interns, you travel to your host country in dyads (two students per country) to begin the research and international experience. You work with a mentor in your host country for 11 weeks (no exceptions to length can be made). As an intern, you are assigned an international site based on your research skills and other criteria. Our international affiliates are renowned institutions in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ireland, Mexico, Spain, and South Africa.
LOCATIONS: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, South Africa