The Science, Technology, and Reconstructive Surgery (STaRS) Summer Program was founded on the belief that education is one of the most powerful tools for advancing human health. STaRS offers a summer research experience designed to inspire the next generation of leaders. The program helps exceptional students explore the challenges, creativity, and impact of careers in healthcare and biomedical research.

Each year, we host a group of talented young individuals who will work side-by-side with experienced clinician/scientist mentors and peers. This 7-week, in-person experience will challenge, inspire, and guide our interns on their first steps toward careers in healthcare and research.

The program is open to applicants of all backgrounds.

We seek to identify individuals that possess tenacity and drive, enthusiasm, and curiosity. Every scientist, entrepreneur, inventor, and creator will tell you that inquisitiveness- that willingness to think in new and different ways- is an invaluable characteristic. When you’re really interested in something, you’ll invest more time and energy- and with that added effort invariably comes success. Prior lab experience, however, is not a prerequisite.