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MEDICINE INTERNSHIPS
World Scholars Academy medicine internships for ages 15-18 explore cutting-edge issues in healthcare including; proteomics, the mind-body connection, cardiology, 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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100% live instruction
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Maximum class size of six (6) students
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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
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.
Internship Details
Recent years have witnessed a revolution in medicine, driven by the rise of artificial intelligence. Among all medical specialties, cardiology has been at the forefront of this transformation. From detecting subtle patterns in electrocardiograms to predicting heart attacks before symptoms appear, AI promises to change how doctors diagnose, treat, and even prevent heart disease. Yet this rapid innovation also raises profound scientific and ethical questions. Can algorithms truly outperform physicians? How do we ensure that AI models are fair, transparent, and accurate when lives are at stake? And what happens when a machine makes a decision about a patient’s heart?
In this internship, you will explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and cardiovascular medicine. Working under expert guidance, you will examine recent research on how AI models analyze heart imaging, predict cardiac events, and support clinical decision-making. You will also engage critically with the ethical, regulatory, and practical challenges of integrating AI into healthcare. Is AI a tool to assist doctors—or to replace them?
During this month-long internship, you and your fellow participants will conduct original research on AI applications in cardiology. You will analyze scientific literature, interpret real-world case studies, and discuss the future of medicine in an age of intelligent machines. With your mentor’s support, you will co-author an academic research paper suitable for publication. No prior experience in medicine, coding, or AI is required—only curiosity and a passion for science and discovery.
Location: Online
Type: Academic Research Internship
Eligibility: Ages 15-18
Days: Sundays from 10am-1pm PT | 1pm-4pm ET
Dates: Four weeks: July 5th, July 12th, July 19th, July 26th 2026
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
In recent years, advances in brain imaging and cognitive science have reshaped our understanding of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Once viewed simply as a behavioral problem, ADHD is now recognized as a complex neurodevelopmental condition involving differences in brain structure, neurotransmitter function, and executive control. Yet despite decades of research, fundamental questions remain unresolved. What exactly causes the attentional and impulsivity patterns characteristic of ADHD? And how do genetics, brain chemistry, and environment interact to shape these outcomes?
On this internship, you will conduct research exploring the current scientific debate surrounding the neuroscience of ADHD. Some scholars emphasize the role of dopamine signaling and frontostriatal circuitry, linking ADHD to deficits in reward processing and self-regulation. Others argue that ADHD reflects broader cognitive variability within the population, challenging traditional diagnostic boundaries and treatment approaches.
During this month-long internship, you will review and analyze recent findings from neuroscience and psychology to evaluate competing models of ADHD. Working collaboratively with your fellow interns, you will investigate how neuroimaging data, pharmacological studies, and cognitive testing contribute to our understanding of attention and behavior. Under your mentor’s guidance, you will co-author a research paper on this topic for publication. No prior background in neuroscience or psychology is required—only curiosity about how the brain shapes who we are, and how medical science can illuminate the mysteries of the human mind.
Location: Online
Type: Academic Research Internship
Eligibility: Ages 15-18
Days: Saturdays from 10am-1pm PT | 1pm-4pm ET
Dates: Four weeks: August 1st, August 8th, August 15th, August 22nd 2026
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.