Minnesota Surgical Training in Excellence, Posters, & Presentations (MSTEPP) Scholar Internship Opportunity
Planning your career as a surgeon and looking for meaningful opportunities to round out your studies?
Spend your summer with us!
The Department of Surgery at the University of Minnesota has partnered with Tuskegee University, Norfolk State University and Virginia State University to provide an opportunity for undergraduate students who are interested in medicine with an immersive experience on our Twin Cities campus.
Undergraduates engage in clinical and surgical observation, work on faculty-sponsored projects, and participate in educational seminars from renowned leaders throughout our institution and the Twin Cities community — all while exploring and experiencing the variety of activities Minnesota has to offer. This paid program is open to students who have completed their sophomore or junior year at these institutions and are interested in becoming a surgeon. Our 2026 cohort will start in late spring and run through mid-summer.
Get to know the 2025 Cohort!
What's Included?
- Lodging in Pioneer Hall
- Transportation to and from Minnesota
- Weekly pay stipend
- Cost of any networking activities
- Transportation to and from any onsite program-related meetings
Community Connections and Mentorship
- The Department of Surgery, in extension with Duchess Harris, JD, PhD, Chair of American Studies at Macalester College and U of M College of Liberal Arts, American Studies 2022 David Noble Lecture Speaker, collaborate to provide additional opportunities for our scholars as they participate in our program.
Contacts
- Sara Pierson - Department of Surgery, Program Associate | MSTEPP Logistics Manager | [email protected]
- Jenni Sullivan - Department of Surgery, Associate Administrative Director | MSTEPP Program Director | [email protected]
- Dr. Bradley Segura - Department of Surgery / Associate Professor, Pediatric Surgery | MSTEPP Mentorship Program Coordinator | [email protected]
- Stephanie McLean - Department of Surgery, Project Coordinator | MSTEPP Social Events Coordinator | [email protected]
- Sherri Novitsky - Department of Surgery, Administrative Director | MSTEPP Strategic Oversight | [email protected]
Ready to Apply? Application Requirements:
- Why do you want to participate in this program?
- Have you participated in a similar program before?
- How will this program benefit you?
- Do you have a specific area of interest in the medical field? If so, what is it and why?
3. Unofficial transcript
4. Two letters of recommendation