Applied Public Health Laboratory Summer Program

Applications Dates: 3/19/2026 - 4/15/2026

Requirements: Online application, personal statement, one letter of recommendation, an unofficial transcript, as well as a resume.

Eligibility requirements

Any current college freshman, sophmores, and juniors may apply. 

All applicants must have U.S. citizenship.

Program description

This immersive summer program introduces undergraduate students to medical laboratory science and public health laboratories through hands-on experiences, mentorship, and exposure to real-world diagnostic and surveillance testing. Participants will explore how laboratory data inform patient care, outbreak response, and population-level health decisions while gaining insight into careers across clinical and public health laboratory settings.

Housing, program materials, and all meals are provided at no cost to the participants. Participants will receive a $500 stipend.

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Dates

6/29/2026 - 7/03/2026

Location

MCV Campus, Collge of Health Professions building

Contact information

VCU P.A.T.H.S. Team at (804) 827-0982 or dsei@vcu.edu