Program Highlights
Every year, 15 students spend nine weeks learning about the rewards and challenges of becoming a physician-scientist.
Over the summer, Gateways students will:
- Spend 9 weeks living and studying in New York City
- Work independently on a research project at Weill Cornell Medicine, The Rockefeller University, or Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Receive guidance from a current MD-PhD student (a "Big Sib")
- Participate in clinical skills and professional development workshops
- Participate and present in weekly journal clubs
- Shadow physicians at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
- Volunteer at a community outreach program
- Give oral and poster presentations about their research at The Leadership Alliance National Symposium and the final Gateways Symposium
Who Is Eligible To Apply?
- Current college freshmen and sophomores
- US citizens and permanent residents
- Members of groups underrepresented in medicine and science, including individuals with disabilities
For admissions information, see our Gateways Admissions page.
Financial Support and Housing
Gateways participants are housed on the Weill Cornell campus, steps away from their research labs. Paticipants receive a $6,000 stipend, as well as reimbursement for travel to and from NYC.
Family members are invited to NYC for the final research presentations. Travel support and accommodations are available.
Important Dates
Applications for the 2025 Gateways Program must be submitted before February 1, 2025 via The Leadership Alliance.
The 2025 program will run June 2 through August 1, 2025.