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UCSF ObGyn&RS

Medical Student Program

How to Apply to URI

Thank you for your interest in the Undergraduate Research Internship. The Summer 2024 URI Program application period will begin on October 30th, 2023, and close on January 7, 2024, at 5:00pm PST.

For any questions, please reach out to Amariah Flagg at [email protected].

UCSF Kaiser Undergraduate Research Internship

Thank you for your interest in applying to the URI Program. 
 
Who is this program for?
Students should be sophomores, juniors or seniors in the fall of 2024 at UC Berkeley. You should be considering a career as a physician. We are particularly interested in the following: diverse backgrounds; premed; 1st generation to go to college; no doctors in the family or limited access to medical field mentoring; students with DACA status; LGBTQ students. No research experience is necessary. International students on a visa are not eligible to apply. 
 
Program Structure
The summer research internships for 2024 will last for 8 weeks and require a commitment of 20 hours per week. These internships will be with research teams in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Medicine, Pediatrics or Anesthesia departments. Successful applicants will receive a stipend of $3,000. In addition, interns will have the opportunity to shadow clinical professionals at UCSF and will be required to attend didactic learning for an average of 4 hours per week.
 
Application Requirements
1) Complete the application form (including uploading your resume and transcript).
2) Send links to two recommenders and make sure each completes this form.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT URI

  1. If I am denied admission for one year, can I re-apply for 2024?
    1. Yes, you remain eligible. You will be equally considered among all applicants for the program in Summer 2024.
  2. Is there an interview process?
    1. Yes, an interview with faculty and alumna will be held in January/Feb 2024. However, the process is a holistic one for admission to URI.”
  3. If I have further questions, whom should I contact?
    1. If you have questions about the application process or your application, please contact Amariah Flagg at [email protected].