Prepare for Medical & Health Profession Schools – Career Advising & Professional Development | MIT https://capd.mit.edu Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:04:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Federal loan changes coming in Fall 2026: Considerations for graduate, medical, and professional school https://capd.mit.edu/blog/2025/10/02/federal-loan-changes-coming-in-fall-2026-considerations-for-graduate-medical-and-professional-school/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/?p=298482 In July, the U.S. government passed legislation that has changed the loan landscape by adding limits to the amount of government-funded loans that students can take out. 

Federal student loans will now have a total lifetime cap of $257.5K for all undergraduate and graduate school loans, including caps of $20,500 per year with a $100K total limit for graduate programs and $50K per year with a $200K total limit for professional programs (such as law, medical, and business school). There will also be a lifetime cap of $65K per child for Parent PLUS loans. Previously, students used Grad PLUS loans if they needed to borrow beyond the prior cap of $138.5K, however, Grad PLUS loans will be eliminated with the new rules that will take effect on July 1, 2026.  

We recognize that this may cause you concern and want to share resources and alternative options available to you. Visit this page with federal loan updates to read more about these changes and resources.

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]]> 298482 Federal loan changes coming in Fall 2026: Considerations for graduate, medical, and professional school https://capd.mit.edu/resources/federal-loan-changes-coming-in-fall-2026-considerations-for-graduate-medical-and-professional-school/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 18:41:10 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/?post_type=resource&p=298481 In July, the U.S. government passed legislation that has changed the loan landscape by adding limits to the amount of government-funded loans that students can take out. 

Federal student loans will now have a total lifetime cap of $257.5K for all undergraduate and graduate school loans, including caps of $20,500 per year with a $100K total limit for graduate programs and $50K per year with a $200K total limit for professional programs (such as law, medical, and business school). There will also be a lifetime cap of $65K per child for Parent PLUS loans. Previously, students used Grad PLUS loans if they needed to borrow beyond the prior cap of $138.5K, however, Grad PLUS loans will be eliminated with the new rules that will take effect on July 1, 2026.  

We recognize that this may cause you concern and want to share resources and alternative options available to you: 

Current alternatives to overcoming the caps include school-based and third-party scholarships. Programs may award scholarships based on merit and need and some schools have separate applications for their scholarships. Check each school’s website and aid information to learn how they administer scholarships. You can also reach out to their admissions and financial aid administrators for more information. Outside of scholarships, there are private loans as well. Private loans come with their own pros and cons, which you can learn about on the MIT Student Financial Services website.  

In addition to using the resources on the SFS website, MIT students can meet with an SFS advisor to discuss budgeting and financial goals and attend SFS events on managing finances and budgeting. Graduate students can also sign up for financial consultations through the MIT Graduate Assistance and Information Network (GAIN). 

Since this legislation passed over the summer, we will also have to see how graduate schools respond. However, instead of waiting, there is an opportunity for you to act now by proactively considering your school list and tuition costs and applying for school-specific and third-party scholarships. Public schools with graduate and professional programs offer in-state tuition to residents that are often lower than tuition for private universities.  

Please feel free to schedule an appointment with a career advisor or prehealth advisor to discuss your plans and any questions you may have. Please note that we are also learning about the ins and outs of this new cap, just as you are. As we learn about how graduate schools are responding, we will update our website, but we may not know all the details until fall 2026. 

Review the resources below for additional resources for law and medical school: 

The AccessLex Institute also has several complimentary resources to help you pay for law school. These include:  

Review data from the following sources to help you consider your options and make decisions: 

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) provides a variety of resources from understanding the cost of medical school to financial aid resources.

]]> 298481 MIT Prehealth Advising CPW Fliers https://capd.mit.edu/resources/mit-prehealth-advising-cpw-fliers/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:27:58 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/?post_type=resource&p=274644 This website gives CPW attendees glimpse into MIT’s Prehealth Advising resources. You’ll find an electronic version of our CPW flier, highlighting programs like the Discover Prehealth FPOP, Careers in Medicine SP.252 first-year discovery course, applicant profiles, and our services, and also the slides for our in-person presentation Overview of MIT Prehealth Advising. Whether you’re thinking about becoming a doctor, physician-scientist, veterinarian, or another health-care professional, this is a great place to start exploring. Discover how MIT can help you prepare for a future in healthcare.

CPW Prehealth Advising Fliers_Explore, Prepare, and Apply, Student Profiles, Careers in Medicine, and FPH FPOPDownload

MIT Prehealth Advising CPW Presentation & Student Panel Slides

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]]> 274644 Workshop Your Why MD https://capd.mit.edu/resources/workshop-your-why-md_presentation-from-march-2022/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:42:53 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/?post_type=resource&p=264676 Crafting Your Why MD Workshop PDF SlidesDownload ]]> 264676 Meet with MIT Alumni to Explore Careers in Medicine & Life Sciences https://capd.mit.edu/blog/2025/02/19/meet-with-mit-alumni-to-explore-careers-in-medicine-life-sciences-2/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:43:32 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/?p=258586 Are you considering careers at the intersection of life sciences, medicine, health,
and technology? Curious about the different paths MIT alumni have taken in these
fields after graduation?

The upcoming Careers in Medicine & Life Sciences Alumni Speed Networking event is your chance to connect with professionals who’ve navigated these fields and gain firsthand insights into their career journeys.

Event Details:
  • Date: Wednesday, March 5th
  • Location: E17-294
  • Sign up now on Handshake!
What to Expect!

This fast-paced, interactive networking event brings together a diverse group of MIT alumni working in medicine, research, and biotechnology. Whether you’re exploring career options, looking for mentorship or networking opportunities, or seeking advice on graduate school, this event offers a unique opportunity to engage with experienced professionals in a small-group setting.  There’s also the added benefit of connecting with alumni through your shared MIT experience and unique cultural bond!

Why Attend?
  • Expand Your Network – Meet alumni who have been in your shoes and can offer guidance on different career paths.
  • Gain Career Insights – Hear real-world experiences from professionals in medicine, industry, and academia.
  • Ask Your Questions – Get advice on everything from medical school applications to research opportunities and biotech startups.

Alumni You’ll Meet! The event features guest speakers with a wide range of expertise, including:

Anjali (Anji) Misra is a recent graduate of Harvard Medical School is currently in her residency at Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine residency at Mass General Brigham.  Anjali grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and graduated from MIT majoring in Brain & Cognitive Sciences.  After MIT, Anjali earned her Master of Public Health (MPH) as a Mitchell Scholar in Cork, Ireland. She is excited to pursue a career in emergency medicine that combines her interests in emergency medical services (EMS), public health, and legislative advocacy.

Meet with Anjali Misra if you are interested in:

  • Learning what the residency years of being a physician are like, especially in emergency medicine.
  • Exploring the intersection of emergency medicine, public health, and policy advocacy.
  • Understanding the path to earning an MPH and how it complements a medical career.
  • Gaining insight into Fellowship opportunities like the Mitchell Scholarship for studying abroad.

Dr. Chung Wei Lee, M.D., Ph.D., is a physician-scientist and biotech entrepreneur with extensive experience in clinical research, oncology drug development, and biomedical innovation. He has held leadership roles in pharmaceutical and biotech companies, including serving as the current Senior Clinical Trial Physician / Medical Director in Global Oncology at Bristol Myers Squibb and Director of Clinical Development at PharmaEssentia. He also worked as a Principal Scientist at Axcella Health and a Research Scientist at MIT’s Division of Comparative Medicine.  Dr. Lee earned his Ph.D. in Biological Engineering from MIT and his M.D. in Internal Medicine from National Taiwan University. 

Meet with Dr. Lee if you are interested in:

  • Pursuing a career in clinical research and drug development
  • Understanding the career path of a PhD or MD in the biotech & pharmaceutical industry
  • Learning about the transition from a career in academia to industry
  • Bridging biomedical research and pharmaceutical innovation to develop new therapies

Dr. Maxine Jonas, Ph.D., an instructor at MIT, is a biological engineer, research scientist, and educator with expertise in bioinstrumentation, synthetic biology, and biomedical innovation. She is a Principal Research Scientist in MIT’s Department of Biological Engineering and a Communication Lab Instructor, where she helps students refine their scientific communication skills.  Her career spans both academia and industry, including research and development roles focused on biotechnology, microfluidics, and cell analysis.  Dr. Jonas completed her PhD in Biological Engineering at MIT.

Meet with Dr. Jonas if you are interested in:

  • Exploring careers in biological engineering, biotechnology, or bioinstrumentation.
  • Learning about the transition between academia, industry, and research leadership.
  • Gaining insights into scientific communication and effective research presentation skills.
  • Navigating interdisciplinary careers that merge engineering and life sciences.

Dr. Naren Tallapragada started Tessel to stop chronic disease. Over a decade ago, while an undergrad at MIT studying Electrical Engineering & Physics, Naren watched his mom succumb to small bowel cancer after a lifetime with Crohn’s. That experience led Naren to pick up a pipette for the first time and pursue a PhD in Systems Biology at Harvard. Motivated by one question – “Why don’t we all get cancer all the time?” – Naren studied organ regeneration and repair, with a focus on watching stem cells in tissues carry out this complex dance. In the process, he pioneered methods to reverse-engineer disease in a dish through organoid culture, imaging, and single-cell sequencing. Naren’s career has taken him from politics and Big Tech back to science and startups, with stops along the way at Roivant, Google X, and Pete Buttigieg’s presidential campaign. Now, Naren is excited to build on this foundation – discovering and developing new drugs with the whole team at Tessel.

Outside of work, Naren enjoys running, cooking, and subjecting his family to bad puns and dad jokes.

Meet with Dr. Tallapragada if you are interested in:

  • Exploring careers in biomedicine, entrepreneurship, and tech
  • Learning about academic and career pivots from engineering to politics to biomedicine
  • Gaining insights into drug discovery, cutting edge tech, startups, management and leadership
  • Infusing science policy and political engagement into a career in STEM

Dr. Ta-Chun Hang is an industry leader with subject matter expertise spanning biologics and C&GT. Dr. Hang is experienced with merging computational and experimental systems approaches, with direct applications in cellular therapies and biologics. Dr. Hang has extensive experience in working with early stage development programs through CMC RA to commercial manufacturing.

Specialties: Cellular Drug Product Manufacturing (Cell & Gene Therapy), Bioprocess Engineering & Manufacturing, Systems Biology, Process Optimization/Characterization/Validation, Computational Modeling and Data Analysis Approaches, AI/ML, Method Development, Grant Writing, Bioelectrochemical Systems, Scientific Strategy, and Project Management.

Meet with Dr. Hang if you are interested in:

  • Pursuing a career in biological engineering through early stage development to commercial manufacturing in industry
  • Understanding the career trajectory from research associate to project management and leadership
  • Learning about the transition from a career in academia from PhD and postdoc to industry
  • Combining biological engineering and computational techniques in cellular therapies and biologics
Ta-Chun's professional photo wearing a blue button up shirt and a red tie.
Register for this event in Handshake!
Email Akunna Rosser, arosser@mit.edu, with any questions on this event.

]]> 258586 Meet with MIT Alumni to Explore Careers in Medicine & Life Sciences https://capd.mit.edu/blog/2025/02/11/meet-with-mit-alumni-to-explore-careers-in-medicine-life-sciences/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:40:50 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/?p=256352 Are you considering careers at the intersection of life sciences, medicine, health,
and technology? Curious about the different paths MIT alumni have taken in these
fields after graduation?

The upcoming Careers in Medicine & Life Sciences Alumni Speed Networking event is your chance to connect with professionals who’ve navigated these fields and gain firsthand insights into their career journeys.

Event Details:
  • Date: Wednesday, March 5th
  • Location: E17-294
  • Sign up now on Handshake!
What to Expect!

This fast-paced, interactive networking event brings together a diverse group of MIT alumni working in medicine, research, and biotechnology. Whether you’re exploring career options, looking for mentorship or networking opportunities, or seeking advice on graduate school, this event offers a unique opportunity to engage with experienced professionals in a small-group setting.  There’s also the added benefit of connecting with alumni through your shared MIT experience and unique cultural bond!

Why Attend?
  • Expand Your Network – Meet alumni who have been in your shoes and can offer guidance on different career paths.
  • Gain Career Insights – Hear real-world experiences from professionals in medicine, industry, and academia.
  • Ask Your Questions – Get advice on everything from medical school applications to research opportunities and biotech startups.

Alumni You’ll Meet! The event features guest speakers with a wide range of expertise, including:

Anjali (Anji) Misra is a recent graduate of Harvard Medical School is currently in her residency at Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine residency at Mass General Brigham.  Anjali grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and graduated from MIT majoring in Brain & Cognitive Sciences.  After MIT, Anjali earned her Master of Public Health (MPH) as a Mitchell Scholar in Cork, Ireland. She is excited to pursue a career in emergency medicine that combines her interests in emergency medical services (EMS), public health, and legislative advocacy.

Meet with Anjali Misra if you are interested in:

  • Learning what the residency years of being a physician are like, especially in emergency medicine.
  • Exploring the intersection of emergency medicine, public health, and policy advocacy.
  • Understanding the path to earning an MPH and how it complements a medical career.
  • Gaining insight into Fellowship opportunities like the Mitchell Scholarship for studying abroad.

Dr. Naren Tallapragada started Tessel to stop chronic disease. Over a decade ago, while an undergrad at MIT studying Electrical Engineering & Physics, Naren watched his mom succumb to small bowel cancer after a lifetime with Crohn’s. That experience led Naren to pick up a pipette for the first time and pursue a PhD in Systems Biology at Harvard. Motivated by one question – “Why don’t we all get cancer all the time?” – Naren studied organ regeneration and repair, with a focus on watching stem cells in tissues carry out this complex dance. In the process, he pioneered methods to reverse-engineer disease in a dish through organoid culture, imaging, and single-cell sequencing. Naren’s career has taken him from politics and Big Tech back to science and startups, with stops along the way at Roivant, Google X, and Pete Buttigieg’s presidential campaign. Now, Naren is excited to build on this foundation – discovering and developing new drugs with the whole team at Tessel.

Outside of work, Naren enjoys running, cooking, and subjecting his family to bad puns and dad jokes.

Meet with Dr. Tallapragada if you are interested in:

  • Exploring careers in biomedicine, entrepreneurship, and tech
  • Learning about academic and career pivots from engineering to politics to biomedicine
  • Gaining insights into drug discovery, cutting edge tech, startups, management and leadership
  • Infusing science policy and political engagement into a career in STEM

Dr. Chung Wei Lee, M.D., Ph.D., is a physician-scientist and biotech entrepreneur with extensive experience in clinical research, oncology drug development, and biomedical innovation. He has held leadership roles in pharmaceutical and biotech companies, including serving as the current Senior Clinical Trial Physician / Medical Director in Global Oncology at Bristol Myers Squibb and Director of Clinical Development at PharmaEssentia. He also worked as a Principal Scientist at Axcella Health and a Research Scientist at MIT’s Division of Comparative Medicine.  Dr. Lee earned his Ph.D. in Biological Engineering from MIT and his M.D. in Internal Medicine from National Taiwan University. 

Meet with Dr. Lee if you are interested in:

  • Pursuing a career in clinical research and drug development
  • Understanding the career path of a PhD or MD in the biotech & pharmaceutical industry
  • Learning about the transition from a career in academia to industry
  • Bridging biomedical research and pharmaceutical innovation to develop new therapies

Dr. Maxine Jonas, Ph.D., an instructor at MIT, is a biological engineer, research scientist, and educator with expertise in bioinstrumentation, synthetic biology, and biomedical innovation. She is a Principal Research Scientist in MIT’s Department of Biological Engineering and a Communication Lab Instructor, where she helps students refine their scientific communication skills.  Her career spans both academia and industry, including research and development roles focused on biotechnology, microfluidics, and cell analysis.  Dr. Jonas completed her PhD in Biological Engineering at MIT.

Meet with Dr. Jonas if you are interested in:

  • Exploring careers in biological engineering, biotechnology, or bioinstrumentation.
  • Learning about the transition between academia, industry, and research leadership.
  • Gaining insights into scientific communication and effective research presentation skills.
  • Navigating interdisciplinary careers that merge engineering and life sciences.

Dr. Cecilia Warpinski Stuopis ’90 is the chief health officer at MIT, leading MIT Health. She joined then-MIT Medical as the medical director in December 2015. As chief health officer, Stuopis provides strategic, clinical, and administrative leadership for MIT Health. Dr. Stuopis is also a practicing board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, earning her BS in aeronautics and astronautics from MIT in 1990 and her MD from the University of Nevada School of Medicine in 1996. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2000 and completed a master’s degree in healthcare delivery science at Dartmouth College in 2016. In 2021, she became a certified physician executive.

Prior to returning to MIT, Stuopis was the vice president and executive medical director for accountable care at Dartmouth Health in New Hampshire. 

Meet with Dr. Stuopis if you are interested in:

  • Exploring careers in healthcare leadership and administration
  • Understand the role of a physician beyond direct patient care
  • Learn about the intersection of engineering and medicine (Dr. Stuopis’ majored in aeronautical & astronautical engineering at an MIT undergrad)
  • Receive advice on navigating medical school and beyond

Dr. Ta-Chun Hang is an industry leader with subject matter expertise spanning biologics and C&GT. Dr. Hang is experienced with merging computational and experimental systems approaches, with direct applications in cellular therapies and biologics. Dr. Hang has extensive experience in working with early stage development programs through CMC RA to commercial manufacturing.

Specialties: Cellular Drug Product Manufacturing (Cell & Gene Therapy), Bioprocess Engineering & Manufacturing, Systems Biology, Process Optimization/Characterization/Validation, Computational Modeling and Data Analysis Approaches, AI/ML, Method Development, Grant Writing, Bioelectrochemical Systems, Scientific Strategy, and Project Management.

Meet with Dr. Hang if you are interested in:

  • Pursuing a career in biological engineering through early stage development to commercial manufacturing in industry
  • Understanding the career trajectory from research associate to project management and leadership
  • Learning about the transition from a career in academia from PhD and postdoc to industry
  • Combining biological engineering and computational techniques in cellular therapies and biologics
Ta-Chun's professional photo wearing a blue button up shirt and a red tie.
Register for this event in Handshake!
Email Akunna Rosser, arosser@mit.edu, with any questions on this event.

]]> 256352 CAPD Clinical Research Externship https://capd.mit.edu/experiences/mit-clinical-research-externship/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:31:23 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/?post_type=experience&p=181329 The CAPD Clinical Research Externship (CRE) is a 6-week experiential learning opportunity designed to help undergraduates explore the career path of a physician that conducts clinical research.

Participants will spend 10-hrs per week acquiring career-building connections with Physician Mentors at Mass General Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and UCSF Health (San Francisco, CA) while learning about the important role physicians and clinical research play in advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes.  The program is best suited for undergraduates pursuing a career as a physician (MD) or physician-scientist (MD-PhD).

Through the Clinical Research Externship, selected participants will:

  • Spend up to 6 weeks under the guidance of a physician mentor at a local Boston hospital or UCSF Health.  Each participant will commit up to 10-hrs per week, Monday through Friday.  The 10-hrs can be consistent through the entire 6-week experience or vary week-to-week.
  • Receive a stipend up to $2000 to offset any costs associated with participating in the program.  The duration of the externship impacts the amount of funding received and is determined by each participant and their physician mentor.
  • Engage in small-scale projects meant to expose each student to the process of conducting clinical research.  This may include data collection, entry, and/or management, literature reviews, participant recruitment, statistical analysis, and other relevant short-term projects
  • Observe physicians in their clinical setting and their interactions with patients.
  • Develop meaningful connections with a physician mentor through 1-1 check-ins while also meeting with lab members and research collaborators.
  • Become better equipped to confirm an interest a Medical Degree (MD) or combined MD/PhD.
  • Acquire a valuable learning opportunity meant to assist one in exploring a career in medicine.

Timeline:

  • Each externship will last up to six weeks, with participants committing up to 10 hours per week, Monday through Friday.  *Keep in mind, the CRE is not a full-time experience nor an opportunity to conduct a research project and is instead an opportunity for students to gain exposure to the career of a physician that conducts clinical research.  The CRE is ideal for students that have an additional free 10 hours a week to contribute to this experience.  The CRE is meant to supplement another experience you are already engaging in since the externship is only 10 hours per week. 

Eligibility:

  • Must be a current MIT student
  • Preference given to rising juniors and seniors
  • A current MIT Prehealth student; please email prehealth@mit.edu if you are not

Application Requirements:

  • Resume
  • Responses to short answer essay questions
  • Government Issued ID
  • Visa Information (if applicable)

Required Health Forms (submitted upon being accepted):

  • Vaccination & Immunization Records/History (provided by MIT Health)
  • COVID Vaccine Documentation with Pfizer or Moderna Booster Shot
  • Flu Vaccine Documentation
  • TB Test within 3 months of start date (only for specific hospitals participating; applicants will be notified if required to submit)

 

]]> 181329 Explore Careers in Medicine & Healthcare this IAP! https://capd.mit.edu/blog/2023/12/21/explore-careers-in-medicine-healthcare-this-iap/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 20:09:42 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/?p=173355

Explore Careers in Medicine & Healthcare with Prehealth Advising this IAP 2024!

Join Prehealth Advising this IAP for a collection of events designed to help you explore your interest in careers at the intersection of medicine, healthcare, and research along with the chance to get involved in small-scale volunteer opportunities and clinical experiences.

The collection of tailored events will offer you opportunities to learn about the:

Learn more and register for events individually in the Handshake links below.

Join MIT’s Prehealth Advising for a panel of 3 MIT alumni currently in their first year of medical school to get answers to your most pressing questions about medical school and being prehealth at MIT. Attendees will learn about each alum’s medical school experience as well as their prehealth journey at MIT, including their involvement in clubs and UROPs, tips on acquiring recommendation letters and studying for the MCAT, how they chose their major, navigating academic requirements, and options to consider for a gap year.

  • Register in Handshake and find the Zoom link here

Bring your questions about preparing and applying for medical school, and adjusting to medical school after MIT.

This CAPD event is only open to MIT undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni.

Are you considering or planning to apply to medical school or another health profession program in June 2024? Then join MIT’s Prehealth Advising to learn about the steps to submit a competitive application, how to acquire a MIT Committee Letter (COPA), the application timeline, and the many resources available through Prehealth Advising.

  • Register in Handshake and find the Zoom link here

This CAPD event is only open to MIT undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni.

To register for this event, please email arosser@mit.edu and samyoung@mit.edu.

Join MIT’s Center for Clinical and Translational Research (CCTR) and Prehealth Advising for the opportunity to explore the exciting world of clinical research and learn about the engaging studies our partner research labs are conducting in the CCTR’s facilities through interactive demos. From the exploration of biomarkers in chronic illnesses, to gait analyses for low-cost prosthetics designs, to Phase IV drug studies, the CCTR supports a wide variety of human subject study needs that we can’t wait to share with you.

HealthLab & Cell Shop:

1. Immersive Demonstration: Witness a mock-up of an actual study conducted at the CCTR HealthLabs using a simulated participant. Learn about the clinical research process, including the consent process, study setup, instrumentation, and data collection. Observe a demonstration of biological sample processing in the Cell Shop.

2. Featured Study: MIT MAESTRO Study – Investigation of biomarkers of long COVID and chronic Lyme by Michal Tal and the Tal Research Group. Brief presentation providing background on the study. Observe all components of a study visit, including medical evaluation, neurological testing, and collection of biological samples.

3. Informative Tour: Explore the HealthLabs, Cell Shop, and other clinical spaces.

Who Should Attend: Students, researchers, and members of the MIT community interested in learning more about the clinical research capacities on MIT’s campus. Geared towards those wanting to explore and get involved in clinical research, including students considering pre-med, current medical or graduate students, and anyone interested in clinical research and translational healthcare technologies.

Availability is limited, and spaces will be filled on a first-come first-serve basis.

Refreshments will be available!

For inquiries, please contact Samantha Young (samyoung@mit.edu) or Akunna Rosser (arosser@mit.edu).

Dates: January 22nd, 23rd, 25th, and 26th (attend only 1 day) | Time: 10:00 – 1:45 pm; includes lunch | Location: Meet at the McGovern Foyer, Main St. Entrance  

Event website – https://mit.joinhandshake.com/events/1453558/share_preview

Join the McGovern Institute’s researchers for a full day of hands-on experiments, discussions, and activities about the ethical, legal, and social implications of neuroscience research.  The daily events are designed to help MIT students explore the many research opportunities at the McGovern Institute and the Couse 9 major – Brain & Cognitive Sciences.  Attendees will also have the opportunity to volunteer and engage with students from Cambridge’s Rindge Avenue Upper School. 

Activities will include:

  • Simulations of a Mock MRI Scan and MEG Brain Imaging
  • Tour of a Wet & Dry Lab and an activity titled ‘From Worm Brains to Human Brains’
  • An overview of labs conducting Computational Neuroscience
  • Visiting the Learning Lab in MIT’s Museum – students will engage in activities exploring Clinical Pathology, Brain-Computer Interface, and Artificial Intelligence

The event can host only 2 MIT undergraduates per day.  If you are interested, please email Akunna Rosser at arosser@mit.edu and the opportunity to attend is on a first come, first serve basis. Learn more about this event and register in Handshake here.

Schedule-of-Events-for-McGovern-Institutes-Research-Technology-ExhibitionDownload

To register for this event, please email arosser@mit.edu and samyoung@mit.edu.

Join MIT’s Center for Clinical and Translational Research (CCTR) and Prehealth Advising for the opportunity to explore the exciting world of clinical research and learn about the engaging studies our partner research labs are conducting in the CCTR’s facilities through interactive demos. From the exploration of biomarkers in chronic illnesses, to gait analyses for low-cost prosthetics designs, to Phase IV drug studies, the CCTR supports a wide variety of human subject study needs that we can’t wait to share with you.

The Motion Capture Suite & Device Workshop will include:

1. Interactive Demonstrations: Walk through all steps of running a study in the Motion Capture Suite, including calibration, participant prep and instrumentation, and data collection. Observe the real-time rapid-prototyping of a custom research device in the Device Workshop through 3D-scanning and 3D-printing.

2. Informative Tour: Explore the Motion Capture Suite, Device Workshop, and other relevant spaces.

Who Should Attend:

Students, researchers, and members of the MIT community interested in learning more about the clinical research capacities on MIT’s campus. Geared towards those wanting to explore and get involved in clinical research, including students considering pre-med, current medical or graduate students, and anyone interested in clinical research and translational healthcare technologies.

Availability is limited, and spaces will be filled on a first-come first-serve basis.

Refreshments will be available!

For inquiries, please contact Samantha Young (samyoung@mit.edu) or Akunna Rosser (arosser@mit.edu).

]]> 173355 Guide to Shadowing a Physician and other Healthcare Professionals https://capd.mit.edu/resources/guide-to-shadowing-a-physician-and-other-healthcare-professionals/ Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:20:54 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/?post_type=resource&p=112976 The Guide to Shadowing a Physician includes a variety of tips and strategies to help you acquire a shadowing opportunity.

]]> 112976 Guide to Shadowing a Physician https://capd.mit.edu/resources/guide-to-shadowing-a-physician/ Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:25:32 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/?post_type=resource&p=111734 The Guide to Shadowing a Physician includes a variety of tips and strategies to help you acquire a shadowing opportunity. It also includes a description of our shadowing programs – MIT Physician Shadow Program with MGH, Boston Children’s Hospital, and Tufts Medical Center and the BIDMC Surgical Shadowing Program.

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