Course in MedSURP University of Texas

The MedSURP program is directed at students with a strong interest in pursuing a future career in medicine. Students will have the opportunity to work with researchers and clinicians focusing on research topics with direct relevance to therapeutic approaches and patient care. Students will also have the opportunity in seminars designed to provide exposure to a wide range of biomedical research topics, and to educate students in how to apply to medical school.

The McGovern Medical School Summer Research Program for Undergraduates matches college sophomores, juniors, and non-graduating seniors with faculty scientists to conduct biomedical research in labs throughout The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

Each year, undergraduate students from Texas and across the nation spend 10 weeks during the summer gaining intensive hands-on laboratory experience under the direction of seasoned faculty researchers and teachers. All undergraduate students work at least 40 hours per week in a research lab. All program participants also attend weekly, one-hour enrichment and seminars on cutting-edge biomedical research topics. At the conclusion of the 10-week program, students write a brief abstract describing their project.