Gateway Exploration Program
The Gateway Exploration program is an internship opportunity for local high school students (rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors), to explore their dream aspirations of becoming a physician and/or entering the health professions.
Georgetown University School of Medicine in partnership with Mayor Marion S. Barry’s Summer Youth Education Program will sponsor an internship for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are residents in the District of Columbia, attend District of Columbia Public Schools, and citizens of the United States.
We are looking for motivated high school students who are interested in attending medical school. The GEP Scholars are matched as interns to various medical departments that correspond with their high school coursework and extracurricular activities. GEP Scholars will also participate in professional development workshops and brown bag presentations focused on health disparities.
Come join us on our campus for a summer of exploration into the field of medicine!
Timeline: Summer 2024
Location: GUSOM Campus
Contact: somdiversityandinclusion@georgetown.edu
Internship Details
A GEP Scholar Will:
- Office Support – Provide departments with research support and office support.
- Research – Work on their health disparities research presentation.
- Shadowing – Participate in clinical experience, shadowing, medical simulations.
Selection Process:
- Apply through DCPS
- Application Review
- Onsite School Interview
- Complete Required Boot Camp/Orientation
For a full sample schedule of the Summer, please explore our calendar of activities here.