Pipeline for underRepresented Students in Medicine (PRISM)

Program Goals

• The program is designed to provide students with in-depth exposure to clinical research methods.
• To address the current underrepresentation of minorities in medicine and healthcare professions.
• Selected participants will receive mentoring, guidance, advice, and connections with Principal Investigators (PI), physicians, and researchers at UMass Chan.
• Participants are eligible to receive a letter of recommendation from PI upon successful completion of the program.
• Participants will be exposed to and gain patient interaction experience.
• Participants may be assigned to clinical research projects based on interest and be immersed in cutting-edge clinical research opportunities. 

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be highly motivated and interested in careers in medicine, healthcare, and biomedical research.
• Must be willing to commit two years post-graduation to working in the lab.
• Must be a recent college graduate or have bachelor’s degree.
• Individuals historically underrepresented in STEM, health science and medicine are strongly encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to students that identify from one of the following underrepresented groups in STEM, health science and medicine:  Black/African Americans, Hispanic or Latinx, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and other Pacific Islanders.
• Individuals first in their family to attend college, are also strongly encourage to apply.

Selection Criteria

• Application is open to every rising senior/recent college graduate from a diverse background
• The Program is available to several participants per term (depending on the turnover rate)
• Screening Process

Important Dates