Summer Healthcare Experience in Oncology

The Summer Healthcare Experience in Oncology Program runs for 2 weeks in Mid-July

Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m 

Monday through Friday, 9am-1pm

2026 Applications open January 12

The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center’s Cancer Research High School Program offers Michigan high school student leaders an opportunity to explore careers in oncology. The program provides participants with hands-on experiences, engaging activities, and discussions that introduce the wide range of career and leadership opportunities in the field of oncology. Oncology is the branch of medicine focused on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and study of cancer. The program encourages applications from students with an interest in science and medicine. Applicants must be current sophomores or juniors enrolled in a Michigan high school. 

PROGRAM DATES:

Weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS: 

The University of Michigan is pleased to enroll up to 20 trainees. They will complete all program activities in collaboration with peers enrolled through the University of Kentucky, University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Texas at Austin. 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

•         Full-time Michigan high school sophomore or junior at time of application

•         Strong interest in a career in scientific research or medicine

•         Ability to commit to two full weeks of programming

TO APPLY

Be prepared to answer the following prompts (limit 250 words each):

•          Of the various learning opportunities related to careers in science and medicine, why have you chosen to apply to CRHSP? For example, you might discuss how the program relates to your academic and career plans, the nature of your interest in cancer, or what you hope to gain from the experience.

•          What qualities and experiences do you have that best prepare you for the scientific and professional demands of this program?

•         Is there anything else important for us to know about you?

•    Arrange for a teacher, coach, employer, or other appropriate individual to complete the online applicant recommendation form by 11:59 p.m. EST by Monday, March 31, 2025 

This is a virtual program is hosted by cancer centers across the country, and made possible with a grant from the 

National Institute of Health, Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA)

Questions? Email our team at RogelTrEC@med.umich.edu