Baltimore Region Community Programs

Title: University of Maryland, Baltimore: Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy Summer Research Program
Description: Sponsored by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, this paid summer research program encourages students from Vivian T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy to consider a career as a health professional or scientist. Students work 40 hours each week with faculty and graduate research assistants in biomedical research labs to gain direct work experience and mentoring. Throughout the internship, students participate in weekly workshops and campus tours, where they meet with faculty and students from all of the schools at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Students also participate in a "Student Research Forum" where they present the results of their summer research activities. This program accepts 25 students each summer.
Website:
School(s): Campus Sponsored
Contacts:
Dr. Jordan E. Warnick
410-706-3026
jwarnick@som.umaryland.edu

Community Served:
Services Provided: Career development
Services Provided Other: Mentoring
Client type: High school students
Physical Location: On Campus
School System Served: Baltimore City
Office Location: 385 W. Lombard St, Baltimore, Md 21201
Service Location:
Program Timeframe: Date specific
 Program Timeframe Other: June 16 - August 8, annually
 Health Fairs: None
 Volunteers: Yes

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