About the Program
Our program’s mission is to develop future clinical, academic, and educational leaders and to further enhance the diversity of our trainees, graduates, and faculty members.
The CARE Program is a part time (20 hours/week) hands-on summer clinical experience with professional/career development at Cleveland Clinic's Taussig Cancer Center.
A $3,000 stipend is provided to participants. Students need to meet the guidelines listed for electives in general. View the Requirements for details.
Students will be chosen annually to participate in this program. Successful applicants can choose up to four clinical specialties for the rotation:
- Hematology Oncology.
- Radiation Oncology.
- Surgical Oncology.
- Palliative Medicine.
Clinical Rotation Overview
During the 8-week clinical rotation, you will spend time with the teams that care for cancer patients on either outpatient or inpatient clinical services.
You will be paired with an advisor who will facilitate your stay and direct you to the appropriate resources. The advisor will also serve as a mentor, offering career guidance during your rotation at Cleveland Clinic.
You will be given a list of conferences that will take place during the rotation along with the time necessary to attend these conferences. A member of the House Staff Association will be assigned to help you find your way around campus and Cleveland.
You will meet with the Director of Graduate Medical Education or their delegate to learn more about Cleveland Clinic’s training programs. You will also meet with residency/fellowship program director(s) of the specialty(ies) in which the rotation is taking place, and you will be invited to social events with other scholarship recipients.
This program will be held from June 17—August 12, 2024
Characteristics of Successful Applicants
Full-time undergrad students in good academic standing and with an excellent academic record enrolled at an LCME- or COCA-accredited US medical school.
We strongly encourage applications from those who are historically underrepresented in medicine, such as members of minority racial and ethnic cultural groups, LGBTQI-identified or gender nonconforming individuals, those whose parents did not go to college, those who identify as having a lower income and individuals with disabilities.
Available Clinical Rotations
The following programs have available clinical shadowing rotations:
- Hematology Oncology.
- Radiation Oncology.
- Surgical Oncology.
- Palliative Medicine.
How to Apply
About the rotations
Each academic year, Cleveland Clinic receives more applications than it has educational opportunities. Selection is determined by the clinical departments, space available, and/or competitiveness. All rotations are eight weeks long, and each student is limited to four different rotations.
Due to the high volume of requests, rotations during May through October are more competitive. Priority in scheduling is given first to our own medical school students, affiliate students, and other U.S. medical students who are enrolled in an accredited medical school.
- Application Dates: Currently open - closes May 17, 2024.
- Acceptance/Denial: After reviewing your application, you will be notified if you’re accepted via email about 2 months before the start of your rotation.
- Cancellations: While cancellations may be necessary, please do so at least 30 days in advance.
- Ohio University Students: Due to the affiliation agreement between OU and Cleveland Clinic, applications will open February 15, 2024 for our non-Cleveland students. Your APA should communicate the promotion code to waive the application fee.
Requirements
- Health Insurance - Proof of health insurance must be provided with the application form. Cleveland Clinic does not provide health insurance to visiting students. You can apply without this as we understand dates could change, but note that proof of health insurance must be received prior to your start date or your rotation will be cancelled. If you are waiting for insurance upon acceptance, please upload a word document on the application stating so.
- Immunizations - You need to provide proof of the following immunizations (proof of serology / titers where applicable) along with the application form (in English):
- Tdap Vaccination/Td Booster: Booster within the last ten years is required of all individuals and documentation of Tdap during lifetime.
- TB Status: QuantiFERON (IGRA) test preferred or Previous 2-step Mantoux PPD with subsequent annual 1-step PPD screenings (PPD must be within one year of rotation dates). International students must have IGRA or current 2 Step TB (2 step means the second PPD test is administered 7-21 days after the initial PPD test) - within one year of rotation dates.
- Varicella (chickenpox): Proof of positive titer. Individuals who are antibody negative to Varicella-Zoster (VZV) are required to be re-vaccinated except if medically contraindicated.
- MMR: Proof of positive titer. Individuals who are antibody negative to Rubella, Rubeola, Mumps are required to be re-vaccinated except if medically contraindicated.
- Hepatitis B: Proof of positive titer. Individuals who are antibody negative to are required to be re-vaccinated except if medically contraindicated.
- COVID-19 Vaccine (optional for most areas; required for hematology/oncology specialties).
- Annual flu vaccine (if rotating October through April).
- You may use the AAMC Standardized Immunization Form to help with items required, the form must be signed by school or healthcare official.
- Urine Drug Screening - minimum of 5 Panel required after acceptance. UDS should be current within 4 weeks of start date.
- Background Check - Domestic students with an SSN will not need to provide a copy of a background check since a background check will be processed during your onboarding. If you do not have a valid SSN, you are required to provide a copy of a criminal background (federal or local) check.
- Copy of your Curriculum Vitae in English.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, please reach out to Michelle Monak with the information below:
Michelle Monak
216.444.8783
monakm2@ccf.org
Office hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
