Neurological Surgery About Us Message from the Chair Contact Us Education & Training HS, Undergrad & MS Education Opportunities Residency Program Fellowship Programs Research Clinical Expertise Faculty High School, Undergraduate & Medical Student Education Opportunities Home Research Research: Clinical Departments Neurological Surgery: Home Neurological Surgery: Education & Training Neurological Surgery: Education & Training > High School, Undergraduate and Medical Student Education Opportunities Educational Opportunities The UCI Medical Center and UC Irvine School of Medicine offer a variety of educational opportunities, including research programs for high school and undergraduate students and clinical observerships for those interested in neuroscience. High School & Undergraduate Education The UCI Medical Center and UC Irvine School of Medicine jointly encourage and support high school and undergraduate student participation in basic science laboratories and clinical research projects. School of Biological Sciences BIO 199 course (Only for UCI Undergraduate Students) Bio Sci 199 is an opportunity for undergraduate students to perform supervised undergraduate research alongside a mentor while getting graded units in research. For more about the criteria and application process, please visit the Bio Sci 199 website. Visit Bio Sci 199 SRIP Student Research Intern Program (Only for high school students over age 16 and non-UCI undergraduate students) The UC Irvine School of Medicine’s Student Research Intern Program (SRIP) was implemented as an opportunity for non-UCI college undergraduates and high school students (minimum age 16 with parental authorization) to gain valuable, hands-on research experience with our faculty members. Internships primarily take place during the summer months, but are available year-round with no deadline dates to apply. SRIP internships are valid for a maximum of one year. Students may continue past the one-year mark by submitting updated application information before the end-date on their application. As a reminder, many faculty members are looking for college undergraduate students with previous experience and the time to commit to their projects. Once a student finds a faculty member to work with, the application process begins; please do not submit paperwork before finding a faculty sponsor. It is recommended to contact faculty with an inquiry only if you feel confident that you are qualified, meet all stated requirements, and have the necessary experience. The final decision to participate is between the student and faculty member, and only if a project is available. MD Student Education A list of all available MD program electives is available on the Medical Program Electives website. View List Observership/Shadowing Opportunities Our department also offers a clinical observership, which is an opportunity for students to gain educational experience in the area of neuroscience. Clinical observership does not involve patient contact and patient care. Specific documents are required to be cleared for observership. For detailed information regarding the eligibility criteria and guidelines for participating in a clinical observership within our department, please refer to the attached policy document. View Policy Document FAQ Could you please outline the procedural steps required to obtain clearance for the observership program? Once you read through the policy on our website, please reach out to Sierra Curry (currysm@hs.uci.edu) to begin the required paperwork to be cleared for an observership. Upon submission and verification of all required documentation, and confirmation that the applicant meets all eligibility criteria, the candidate will be scheduled for an in-person Operating Room (OR) Orientation. Following successful completion of the OR Orientation, the program coordinator will grant clearance and provide the candidate with detailed instructions via email for scheduling observership sessions with their preferred faculty member. What is the minimum age requirement for eligibility in this program? The minimum age requirement for the program is 18 years old. Could you please provide information regarding the faculty member(s) I will be assigned to shadow during the observership program? Please review our faculty directory and select a faculty member whose area of expertise aligns with your observership interests. This selection will guide the assignment of your shadowing experience. What is the maximum duration permitted for the observership program, and are there any limitations on the length of individual shadowing sessions? The standard duration for our observership program typically ranges from one to three months. This timeframe is designed to optimize learning opportunities while ensuring equitable access for all prospective observers and maintaining an appropriate observer-to-faculty ratio. Participants who wish to extend their observership beyond the standard duration may request to do so. Such extensions may be granted based on availability and at the discretion of the department, taking into account the current capacity and scheduling constraints. For More Information To find out more about these programs, contact: Medical Student Coordinator Sierra Currycurrysm@hs.uci.edu 714-509-6231