The Pre-Health Undergraduate Program (PUP) at UCSF

12/17/2021

Summer Student Research Program for High School & Undergraduate Students
Hosted by UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Applications are Now Available for Summer 2022

The CHORI Summer Student Research Program (SSRP) provides unique research training opportunities for high school and college students from under-represented backgrounds interested in careers within science and medicine. The program is a 9-week full-time internship during the summer that will immerse students into active biomedical, clinical, or behavioral programs, supplemented with lectures from leading researchers and group discussions on medical ethics, cultural competency, and career planning. Students will work one-on-one with a scientific mentor on independent research projects, culminating in public presentation of their work to the local scientific community. Peer support, networking, and other enrichment opportunities will be offered all within a friendly and nurturing environment. The goal is to help inspire and support the next generation of biomedical researchers and clinicians.

Program dates: June 6-August 5, 2022
Internship stipends: $3,000 (high school) to $4,000 (undergraduate)
Applications available now at: summerstudents.ucsf.edu
Applications Due: February 25, 2022

Student Qualifications:
• Demonstrated interest in the biological and/or health sciences
• Minimum of 16 years of age by June 15, 2022
• From under-represented backgrounds defined by ethnicity, disability, or economic bracket
• Availability for full-time attendance during entirety of program period
Visit our website for more information regarding qualifications and application portal: summerstudents.ucsf.edu

Intended Applicants: To be considered for admittance into the program, prospective students must meet all 3 of the below criterion

02/03/2021

2021 PUP Application is now live! Deadline is Mar 1, 2021. https://epibiostat.ucsf.edu/pre-health-undergraduate-program

01/30/2021

The deadline is Feb 15!

The HuBMAP program is an NIH effort among a diverse, dedicated group of laboratories across the country, using cutting edge science and technology to create a detailed map of the human body, all the way to the level of single cells. Please watch a brief overview of HuBMAP on YouTube
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCh4XnD7rEE)

If you are part of an underrepresented and/or minority group and/or disadvantaged student, and you would like to work with a HuBMAP consortium member this summer, apply for our internship program today! This virtual internship program provides a fantastic opportunity to build connections, add to your work experience, and be involved in cutting edge research and technology. Our researchers from the single cell community are eager to work with you, and have funding available to provide internships to qualified students.

To access all Visible Human MOOC materials and exercises, register for free at HuBMAP Visible Human MOOC (VHMOOC): https://expand.iu.edu/browse/sice/cns/cour...

01/26/2021

Path to Postdoc at UCSF seeks applications from senior graduate students, particularly those from backgrounds historically marginalized in academic biomedical research, interested in pursuing postdoctoral training at UCSF or the associated Gladstone Institutes. New for 2021 Path to Postdoc will operate virtually and will host quarterly cohorts in March, June, and September.

Contact Program Director, Anne Sufka [email protected], with any questions.

UCSF’s innovative, collaborative approach to patient care, research and education spans disciplines across the life sciences, making it a world leader in scientific discovery and its translation to improving health.

11/22/2019

After a 1-Year hiatus, PUP is coming back in Summer 2020!🥳

04/19/2019

• UCSF/Zuckerberg SF General Hospital Volunteer Opportunity
• The Orthopedic Trauma Institute (OTI) at UCSF/Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center is looking for a volunteer to serve as the Program Coordinator of the Functional Limb Service (FLS). Functional Limb Service (FLS) was created by clinicians in the OTI to optimize care of amputee patients. The FLS provides interdisciplinary care to both inpatients and outpatients. At a single clinic visit, patients are seen by a physiatrist, prosthetist, physical therapist as well as other specialists, if needed, to help avoid attending multiple appointments that might be a burden during their recovery.
• As a Program Coordinator your responsibilities will include, but is not limited to:
o Helping to coordinate monthly support group activities.
o Attending weekly clinics to assist the team by providing the patient with educational or psychosocial resources.
o Participating in bimonthly meetings
o Database entry
o Clerical support
• Commitment: Minimum 10 hours per week, at least 1 year commitment. If you are interested, please send CV and a letter of interest to [email protected].
• Start date: June 2019

03/14/2019

https://memory.ucsf.edu/jobs -Research-Assistant

Please circulate to anyone you feel may be interested!

The UCSF Memory and Aging Center seeks to support the work of an undergraduate student who identifies as a member of a group that is underrepresented in the health sciences. This position would provide an enriching experience in dementia care and research, as well as opportunities for direct interaction with patients and their caregivers.

Primary responsibilities will include data management, collaboration with various research groups within the Memory and Aging Center to coordinate participant recruitment and data collection, conducting literature reviews, and performing administrative tasks as needed. Students will receive hands-on training and mentorship from researchers, but are expected to take initiative on projects and have the ability to work independently as well.

We aim to utilize a National Institutes of Health Diversity Supplement, which requires that applicants identify with one (or more) of the groups the NIH considers underrepresented in health-related sciences. (Please refer to Part 2, Section 1 to see if you qualify). Please note that the funding for this position is not yet guaranteed, though we have engaged with NIH program staff in designing the role, and we are committed to working with the prospective candidate to apply for the supplement.

Highly motivated college sophomores and juniors who are interested in clinical research and dementia care are encouraged to apply, aiming to begin in the summer of 2019. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with standard productivity software (e.g., Excel, Word, Google Docs) and be able to manage data in an organized and conscientious manner. We are particularly interested in students who are fluent in Spanish, though this is not a strict requirement.

Interested candidates should send an up-to-date CV along with a cover letter detailing your interests and pertinent experiences to Madhu Manivannan ([email protected]). Please also feel free to reach out if you have any questions about the position or would like more guidance regarding the process.

To find open positions at the Memory and Aging Center, please visit the UCSF Human Resources website and type ‟Memory and Aging Center” or the job number (listed in the descriptions below) in the keyword field of the search tool. For all positions at UCSF, you must apply online.

09/05/2018

It is with immense sadness and a heavy heart that I write on the unexpected passing of a PUP-Emeritus, Shane Colombo. I feel fortunate that I got to spend time with him just a few weeks ago when he joined us on a PUP outing. Please take care of yourselves.

Shane Colombo, 25, was walking about 8:25 p.m. in the 7600 block of North Clark when he was caught in crossfire between two people, authorities said.

04/30/2018

01/19/2018

2018 PUP Application is now live! Deadline is Feb 21, 2018.

01/20/2017

2017 PUP Application is now live! Deadline is Feb 27, 2017.