Student Education

Student Education

Cancer student education lecture

Education Programs for High School, Undergraduate, Graduate and Medical Students

With a rich legacy in scientific discovery, the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center is committed to training leaders in cancer research and treatment throughout the career continuum. Under the leadership of M. Eileen Dolan, PhD, professor of medicine and associate director for education, our research training programs for high school and undergraduate students nurture the newest generation of cancer specialists. 

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High School & Undergraduate Programs

We offer several research programs for high school and undergraduate students.

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Medical Student Programs

Beyond core medical education curricula, Pritzker School of Medicine students can participate in additional cancer research opportunities.

Kay McLeod, PhD, with graduate students
Graduate Education Programs

We offer seven graduate-level programs for promising scientists who are pursing a career in cancer studies.

Students Gain Experience Working Side-by-Side with Cancer Researchers

Each summer, the UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center opens its doors to the next generation of clinicians and scientists. The programs, Chicago EYES (Educators and Youth Enjoy Science) on Cancer and researcHStart, partner high school students and undergraduates with research faculty to conduct cancer research.

Faculty mentors and student researchers share their experiences

From High School Student to Budding Scientist

A student from the Chicago EYES on Cancer research training program shares her experiences working with UChicago Medicine faculty.

Read Sidney Trotter's story
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