MCW Cardiovascular Center Resources and Programs Available to Students
Questions about a program? Please contact the person(s) listed within each program. The CVC does not direct these programs.
Apprenticeship in Medicine (AIM)
Background
The AIM program provides carefully selected high school students from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to stimulate their interest in careers in medicine, biomedical research, and allied health. AIM emphasizes academic preparation, achievement, and career awareness.
Emphasis
Clinical
Who
High school students in the Milwaukee Public system, Milwaukee charter, local private school or surround suburban school district
When
40 hours/week for 6 weeks in the summer (late June to early August)
Support
Student Stipend
Deadline for Student Applications
March 1
Contact for Questions
Jean Mallet | jmallet@mcw.edu
Background
The CTSI 500 Stars Initiative is a ten-year, multi-institutional, comprehensive educational & workforce diversity plan focused on increasing under-represented minority (URM) students in the translational workforce. Their goal is to enroll 500 undergraduate, graduate and high school students over ten years.
Who
High school, undergraduate, graduate students in STEM/health sciences field
When
20-40 hours/week for 7 weeks in the summer (mid June to early August)
Support
Student Stipend
Deadline for Student Applications
March 1
Contact for Questions
ctsi500stars@mcw.edu; Chamia Gary | cgary@mcw.edu (High School); Memory Bacon | mbacon@mcw.edu (College)
Diversity Summer Health-Related Research Education Program (DSHREP)
Background
DSHREP is a competitive program, funded by NIH, designed to provide research opportunities for undergraduate students from backgrounds that are historically underrepresented in biomedical science, including individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, underrepresented cultural and ethnic groups, and individuals with disabilities.
Emphasis
Research
Who
Undergraduates
When
40 hours/week for 10 weeks in the summer (late May to early August)
Support
Student Stipend
Deadline for Student Applications
February 1
Contact for Questions
Jean Mallet | jmallet@mcw.edu
Medical Student Summer Research Program (MSSRP)
Background
This full-time summer fellowship program, funded by the NIH and philanthropy, is awarded to MCW medical students who wish to gain valuable research experience between their first and second years of medical school. Students are placed on a research team, and their skills are shaped through the guidance of seasoned MCW faculty.
Emphasis
Research
Who
MCW medical school students; summer between M1 and M2
When
40 hours/week for 8, 10, or 11 weeks (late May to early/mid/late August)
Support
Student Stipend
Deadline for Student Applications
December 20 (intent to apply); February 1 (application & proposal)
Contact for Questions
Chamia Gary | cgary@mcw.edu
Background
Modeling A Protein Story (MAPS) is a new program that allows teams of students and teachers to model the unique structure-function relationships of a protein and develop a research question to explore.
Emphasis
Research
Who
High school students and their teacher in Milwaukee-area schools
When
Ongoing
Support
Priceless knowledge and research experience for students
Deadline for Student Applications
Unknown
Contact for Questions
Diane Munzenmaier | munzenmaier@msoe.edu
Research Opportunity for Academic Development in Science (ROADS)
Background
ROADS is a program designed to provide high school students with a meaningful experience in a research laboratory setting and to stimulate career interest in science, medicine, and biomedical research. ROADS, originally called the Apprenticeship in Research (AIR), was launched in 1990 and was funded by the NIH.
Emphasis
Research
Who
High school students in the Milwaukee Public system, Milwaukee charter, local private school or surround suburban school district
When
40 hours/week for 6 weeks in the summer (late June to early August)
Support
Student Stipend
Deadline for Student Applications
March 1
Contact for Questions
Jean Mallet | jmallet@mcw.edu
Student Enrichment Program for Underrepresented Professions (StEP-UP)
Background
StEP-UP at the Medical College of Wisconsin is a competitive program designed to bring opportunities to middle, high school, and college students from disadvantaged backgrounds, underrepresented cultural and ethnic groups, and individuals with disabilities in the Milwaukee area who are interested in careers in medicine and the sciences. Funded by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin (AHW) Endowment, the program aims to increase access and retention in medical and graduate school among students underrepresented in medicine and contribute to resolving health disparities in Wisconsin.
Who
- Middle school students from Escuela Vieau Middle School, Carmen Middle School of Science and Technology, Golda Meir Middle School, Indian Community, Hmong American Peace Academy.
- High school students from John Marshall High School, Alexander Hamilton High School, Ronald Wilson Reagan Preparatory High School, Carmen High School of Science and Technology, North Division High School, South Division High School.
- Undergraduate students from an accredited college in Wisconsin
When
6 half days on “Science Saturdays” throughout academic school year (middle school, high school, undergraduate); 3-Day Summer Medical Boot Camp (high school), ongoing volunteer experiences in MCW labs for up to 4 years (undergraduate)
Support
Priceless knowledge and research experience for students
Deadline for Student Applications
September 1 and also rolling basis
Contact for Questions
step-up@mcw.edu
SMART (Students Modeling A Research Topic) teams of high school students and their teacher work with research scientists to design and construct physical models of the proteins that are being investigated in their laboratories. The primary goal of the SMART Team program is to connect high school students to the real world of science that exists in an active biomolecular research.
Emphasis
Research
Who
High school students and their teacher in Milwaukee-area schools
When
Ongoing
Support
Priceless knowledge and research experience for students
Deadline for Student Applications
Unknown
Contact for Questions
Judy Baeten | baeten@msoe.edu
Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR)
Background
The Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) has been offered at the Medical College of Wisconsin for over 30 years. During that time, SPUR has hosted hundreds of students who have since made significant contributions to science and humanity through their current positions as teachers, instructors, professors, researchers, industry professionals, government leaders and clinicians. SPUR hosts roughly 25-30 participants each summer from across the country who gain valuable research experience, refine critical thinking skills, build upon academic and professional networks and are introduced to various disciplines of science. Participation in SPUR is intended for students who are currently enrolled at an accredited college or university who intend to pursue scientific-based graduate studies.
Emphasis
Research
Who
Undergraduates
When
40 hours/week for 10 weeks in the summer (late May to early August)
Support
Student stipend and student lodging (out-of-state only)
Deadline for Student Applications
February 1
Contact for Questions
Tony Perez | aperez@mcw.edu
Background
SUPREMES is an academic year program that provides high school students with an educational experience in biomedical research and technology development in grant funded laboratories at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), Marquette University (MU), and the Children's Wisconsin Research Institute (CRI) in the Milwaukee metro area. Students are introduced to new technologies, cutting-edge research, and exciting laboratory practices, guided and taught by highly skilled, established faculty investigators.
Emphasis
Biomedical and clinical research training along with technology development
Who
High school students
When
2025 class details to be announced
Support
Priceless knowledge and research experience for students
Deadline for Student Applications
To be announced
Contact for Questions
SUPREMES@mcw.edu
The Program for Undergraduate Research (PURE)
Background
Offered by the MCW Graduate School, a non-paid internship-based program for undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program at an accredited college/university. Selected students will be placed with a MCW faculty mentor who will provide varying levels of exposure to basic, translational and population research.
Emphasis
Research
Who
Undergraduate students currently enrolled in degree-seeking program at an accredited college/university
When
Academic year (mid-August to mid-May)
Support
Priceless knowledge and research experience for students
Deadline for Student Applications
No deadline, but applicants strongly encouraged to submit their online application at least one month prior to the start of the semester/term of which they are applying
Contact for Questions
pure@mcw.edu