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Summer Enrichment Programs

Our summer programs provide immersive experiences to high school and undergraduate students interested in careers in medicine and research.
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AIM

The Apprenticeship in Medicine (AIM) program provides carefully selected Milwaukee area high school students with a meaningful experience to stimulate their interest in careers in medicine, biomedical research, and allied health. AIM emphasizes academic preparation, achievement and career awareness.

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DSHREP

The Diversity Summer Health-Related Research Education Program (DSHREP) is a competitive program designed to provide research opportunities for local and out-of-state undergraduate students.

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Research Opportunity for Academic Development in Science (ROADS)

The Medical College of Wisconsin’s (MCW) also previously offered the Research Opportunity for Academic Development in Science (ROADS) program. Unfortunately, MCW will not be holding the ROADS program in summer 2025. However, we are actively reimagining the program and exploring ways to enhance it for future years. In the meantime, we invite you to explore MCW’s many other exceptional Health Sciences and Medical Pathway Programs.
Explore Our Health Science and Medical Career Pathway Programs
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Support Our Summer Programs

Gifts to the summer programs allow highly-qualified students the opportunity to participate and thrive in a program that can prepare them for their future career goals. Philanthropic support ensures access for future students and enhancements to their experience. The summer programs are funded through private donations. For questions, please contact the Office of Development at (414) 955-4700. To support our students, you can make a donation at our secure website. In the designation field, choose other and enter Student Inclusion
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Are you a Summer Program alumni?

We want to hear about your experience and accomplishments! Tell us what you're up to by completing the alumni survey.
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Contact Us

Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity (OSID)
Medical College of Wisconsin
8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226

Program Contact Information
Ricardo Aguilar
raguilar@mcw.edu
 Studentdiversity@mcw.edu

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