Programs
- Academia De Padres
- Academic Summer Program Integrating Resources for Excellence
- Artifice Chicago
- ASPPH/CDC Public Health Fellowship Program
- ASPPH/EPA Fellowship
- Chicago Academic Medicine Program (CAMP 1)
- Chicago Academic Medicine Program (CAMP 2)
- Chicago Area Health and Medical Careers Program (CAHMCP)
- Chicago CHEC Program
- Chicago EYES (Educators and Youth Enjoy Science)
- Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Career and Technical Education (CTE)
- Collegiate Scholars Program
- Cultivating Health & Aging Researchers by Intergrating Science, Medicine and Aging (CHARISMA)
- Daniel Hale Williams Society
- Dentistry Annual Urban Health Program Open House
- Dentistry Post-Baccalaureate Admission Program (PAP)
- Dentistry Summer Dental Admission Test (DAT) Preparation
- Dentistry Summer Pre-Matriculation Program
- Discovering Healthcare Careers
- Diversity In Surgery Visiting Sub-Internship Program
- Diversity Scholars Program
- Early Opportunity Program
- Early Outreach Program
- E-Cademy
- ENpowered
- Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) Chicago
- Graduate Training Program in Breast Cancer Disparities
- Health Professionals Recruitment and Exposure Program (HPREP)
- Health Professionals Recruitment and Exposure Program (HPREP)- Loyola
- High School Pharmacy Camp
- High School Pharmacy Workshop
- Hispanic Center of Execellence
- Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD)
- INSPIRE
- Internal Medicine Summer Immersion Program
- Katz and Manne Research Institute Summer Scholars Program
- Latino Health Science Enrichment Program (LaHSEP 3)
- Latino Science Enrichment Program
- L@S Ganas Research Fellowship
- Medical/Dental Education Preparatory Program (MEDPREP)
- Medicina Academy Apprentice Program (MAAP
- MedSTEM Explorers
- MedSTEM Pathways
- Mentorship Program
- Mini Health Professions Program
- Neuroscience Early Stage Scientist Training Program
- NM GCM Grosvenor Discovery Program
- Northwestern University Cancer Undergraduate Research and Education Program (NU-CURE)
- NU DOCS
- Office of Diversity and Inclusion-- Pre-Matriculation Program
- One Summer Chicago
- P4 Physician Preparatory Pipeline Program
- Post-Baccalaureate Admissions Program
- Pre-Matriculation Program
- Public Health Scholarship Program
- Research and Education for the Advancement of Compassionate Health Care (REACH) Program
- researchSTART
- Rush Mini Medical Program
- SI Bridges to the Baccalaureate Program (SI Bridges)
- Sinai Youth Summer Employment
- SMASH Illinois
- SpHeres
- Summer Medical Research Training (SMaRT) Program
- Summer Pharmacy Institute
- Summer Pre-Matriculation Program
- Summer Programs in Biomedical Sciences for High School Students -STEM CAMP
- Summer Programs in Biomedical Sciences for High School Students (STEM CAMP)
- Summer Programs in Biomedical Sciences for High School Students -Summer Science Internship
- Summer Undergraduate REsearch Program on Health Disparities
- TEACH Research
- The Diversity Clerkship in Trauma Burn Care and Research
- The Pritzker School of Medicine Experience in Research (PSOMER)
- UHP Health Exploration Scholars (HES)
- UIC PUBH100 Health and the Public Course- Highschool/UIC Dual Enrollment
- UI Health CHAMPIONS
- Undergraduate Research Symposium
- UP On EHS
- Urban Health Club
- Urban Health Mentorship Program
- Urban Health Program (UHP) Preparing Scholars for Academic Success (PASS)
- Urban Medicine (UMed) Program
- Urban Pipeline Program (UPP)
- Visiting Student Elective Program for Students Underrepresented in Medicine
- Young Doctors Program
Chicago EYES (Educators and Youth Enjoy Science)
Chicago EYES (Educators and Youth Enjoy Science) on Cancer is a cancer research training program for high school and college students interested in careers in biomedicine. The program also welcomes secondary science educators.
For two consecutive summers, participants work full time in the laboratories of established cancer researchers at the university. Rigorous research training is complemented with a cancer-based summer lecture series, year-round career development and skill-building workshops, and a network of faculty and peer mentors dedicated to participants’ success. The program culminates in a research symposium to showcase participants’ work across basic, translational, clinical, and population-based areas of cancer research.
Chicago EYES on Cancer is funded by a grant from the National Cancer Institute in addition to generous donations. Programming is provided in part through a partnership with the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago.
Program Components
Primary Areas of Focus
- Recruitment (i.e. increasing awareness of and/or stimulating interest in health profession careers and degree programs
- Retention or completion of health professions degree programs (support for those currently enrolled)
Program Locations
Cook County / Chicago, IL
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In-person
University of Chicago
Program Components
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Academic support (e.g. tutoring, progress monitoring)
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Mentoring (e.g. pairing with current health profession student)
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Networking (with others who have similar health career interests)
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Research experience (e.g. summer program)
For two consecutive summers, participants work full time in the laboratories of established cancer researchers at the university.
Participants and Eligibility
Program Sustainability
Affiliated Organizations and Networks
National Cancer Institute
Museum of Science and Industry-Chicago
Applications and Costs
Eligibility Criteria
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Racial or ethnic group membership
Priority is given to applicants from groups underrepresented in biomedicine, encompassing all relevant social, behavioral as well as health sciences. Applications are encouraged from any individual with demonstrated commitment to increase the full participation of underrepresented groups in biomedicine
Required Application Components
Admission to Chicago EYES on Cancer is highly competitive. Approximately ten new students are selected each year. Selection is based on applicants’ stated interest in the program, academic record, and third-party recommendations. Applications are generally accepted mid-November through mid-January for the subsequent summer.
To apply:
Review the application packet for students.
Submit the online application form for students.
Arrange for two individuals (at least one teacher/professor) to complete the online applicant recommendation form.
Applicants who advance to the second round: Complete an in-person interview with the program leadership team (scheduled in February).
Program Costs
This program is free to participants.
Contact Information
Contact
Megan Mekinda, PhD. Assistant Director for Cancer Education