Applications are accepted from US citizents or permanent residents who are college freshmen or sophomores and will be at least 18 years of age by the start of the program.

Gateways strives to be inclusive while identifying and preparing undergraduates with a broad range of lived experiences to advance biomedical research. 

Applicants should have a commitment to exploring the physician-scientist pathway. Individuals who know they want to pursue an MD-only or PhD-only degree should not apply to Gateways.