Click here to view our Summer Opportunities Guide for Summer 2024!
Please note: we will be continually updating this document as more opportunities become known to us.
Additional Resources:
Summer Opportunities for Undergraduate Pre-health Students
Why are Summer Experiences Important for Pre-health Students?
The summer is a wonderful opportunity to explore your interest in the health professions, and gain rich and meaningful clinical, research and/or community experiences. Not only do we hope you have the opportunity to engage with wonderful people and patients, gain knowledge, and build new skills, but these opportunities allow you to continue developing and strengthening the Core Competencies that health professional graduate programs look for in their future students.
Check out Six Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer (AAMC)
When should I start looking for Summer Experiences?
Many summer programs open their applications in the late fall - early winter and post application deadlines in early winter (e.g. January/February). As such, Thanksgiving break is a wonderful opportunity to begin considering where you wish to spend your summer and what type of program(s) you wish to engage in. Given many applications close in the late winter - early spring (January to March), starting your search early will ensure you have enough time to prepare and not miss out on a great opportunity!
What do I need to apply?
Program's applications will vary; however, many programs will require the following:
Where Can I find Summer Programs?
Many hospitals offer summer programs geared for undergraduate students pursuing a career in the health professions. Many colleges and universities offer summer undergraduate research programs. Non-profit organizations offer fantastic summer internship programs. We recognize it can be overwhelming to figure out where to start looking, so to help aid in your exploration and application process, we have developed a Summer Opportunities Guide. See more information below.
Pre-health Program's Summer Opportunities Guide!
2024 Summer Science & Summer Psychology Research Programs Internship and Externship Programs
Interested in conducing research at Sarah Lawrence with faculty in the natural sciences, mathematics, or psychology? Be sure to check out the Summer Science and Psychology research program - with an information session at the end of January and applications due in mid-February. This is a great place to dip your toes in the world of scientific research, while being surrounded by your fellow students and supportive SLC faculty! If you have any questions, feel free to email Merideth Frey (mfrey@sarahlawrence.edu). More details to come!
Click here for the MySLC Summer Science Program Page