MEDICINE INTERNSHIPS
World Scholars Academy medicine internships for ages 15-18 explore cutting-edge issues in healthcare including; proteomics, the mind-body connection, epidemiology, and neurochemistry. On the internship you will work with fellow interns to research and coauthor a pioneering medical paper on your topic with the close support of your mentor, a world-leading expert in the field.
During your internship you will learn advanced research techniques, critically evaluate current academic literature, and conduct original research in your chosen field. Your final paper will be submitted to either our open-access academic journal, World Scholars Review, or another scholarly medical journal. Internships take place every Saturday or Sunday over four weeks.
Internship programs include:
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A maximum class size of six students to ensure a highly personalized experience
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Individualized feedback and academic guidance
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An official Certificate of Completion
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Co-authored research paper submitted for publication
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Entry into the WSR Best Review Award competition
Upcoming medical internship opportunities are listed below. Please note that places on World Scholars Academy internship programs are extremely limited and currently listed research topics may not recur.
Internship Details
Crohn’s Disease, a chronic inflammatory bowel condition, affects millions of people worldwide, yet its exact cause remains elusive. This disease, marked by cycles of flare-ups and remission, causes debilitating symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, and malnutrition. But what if we could better understand the immune system’s role in this relentless inflammation, and target it more precisely to offer lasting relief to patients?
Recent advances in biologics, gut microbiome research, and immune-targeting therapies are providing new hope for Crohn’s patients. From anti-TNF drugs that block inflammatory responses to cutting-edge microbiome treatments that aim to restore balance in the gut, researchers are beginning to unlock the secrets behind what drives this condition and how we can control it.
During this month-long internship you will research the latest breakthroughs in Crohn’s Disease research, exploring the immune pathways involved, the role of the gut microbiome, and the newest therapeutic approaches aimed at improving the lives of those living with this challenging disease. Guided by your expert mentor, you will co-author a scholarly research paper on this topic for publication. No prior experience in medical science is required.
Location: Online
Type: Academic Research Internship
Eligibility: Ages 15-18
Days: Saturdays from 11am-2pm PT | 2pm-5pm ET
Dates: Four weeks: August 2nd, August 9th, August 16th, August 23rd 2025
Price: $2395
Requirements: Interns are expected to be present for all four sessions. However, if an intern is unable to attend a particular session they will receive an update on the project progress and will be assigned additional work to complete in order to make up for their absence. Interns are expected to spend a minimum of three hours per week working on their project outside of the live contact hours. Satisfactory completion of assigned work is required to be named as an author.
Internship Details
Every day, our cells are bombarded by forces—both internal and external—that damage DNA. Fortunately, evolution has equipped us with intricate DNA repair mechanisms that maintain the stability of our genome. But cancer cells take advantage of these same systems. Their ability to detect and repair DNA damage allows them to survive and thrive—even in the face of powerful chemotherapy and radiation treatments designed to kill them. Paradoxically, even faulty repairs can be advantageous for tumors, introducing mutations that drive cancer progression. This raises a critical scientific and medical question: if DNA repair protects both healthy and cancerous cells, can we selectively disrupt these pathways in tumors to make them more vulnerable to treatment?
In this month-long internship, you will investigate how cancer cells manipulate DNA repair mechanisms to their advantage—and how new therapies aim to turn this strength into a weakness. You will explore cutting-edge approaches that aim to keep the cell’s damage detection systems intact, while sabotaging the repair process to trigger cell death in tumors. Collaborating with fellow interns, and under the guidance of a research mentor, you will conduct original research at the intersection of cancer biology and therapeutic innovation. Your work will culminate in the co-authorship of an academic-style research paper for publication.
No previous experience in molecular biology or genetics is required—just a curiosity about how science can outsmart one of nature’s most formidable diseases.
Location: Online
Type: Academic Research Internship
Eligibility: Ages 15-18
Days: Saturdays from 10am-1pm PT | 1pm-4pm ET
Dates: Four weeks: January 3rd, January 10th, January 17th, January 24th
Price: $2395
Requirements: Interns are expected to be present for all four sessions. However, if an intern is unable to attend a particular session they will receive an update on the project progress and will be assigned additional work to complete in order to make up for their absence. Interns are expected to spend a minimum of three hours per week working on their project outside of the live contact hours. Satisfactory completion of assigned work is required to be named as an author.