The Mount Sinai International Exchange Program for Minority Students is a unique exchange program that allows interns to work on an important community-based scientific research project in their host country by matching interns with a mentor. The Exchange Program emphasizes collaboration and the exchange of scientific and cultural knowledge in an atmosphere of support for diversity. Applicants must be: Minorities underrepresented in the sciences as per the following NIH definition: African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, and rural Appalachians. U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, or permanent residents. Enrolled in or recently graduated from BA, BS, MA, MPH, or other Masters level programs and doctoral programs. A recent graduate is defined as one who has obtained their degree no earlier than May of last year. This program is for students interested in the health sciences. Students in other fields will be considered if they are willing to apply their skills to the health sciences. For example, a math major may apply to participate in epidemiological or biostatistical aspects of research. Available for a minimum of 10 weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks. Interns must commit to at least 10 full consecutive weeks to the program. Other consecutive three-month periods can be arranged on an individual basis. Available for and willing to write a research report and make an oral presentation of the research performed Karen Kandamby icahn.mssm.edu/departments-and-institutes/preventive-medicine/programs-and-services/international-exchange-program-for-minority-students
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