Kadoorie Cardiovascular Internship

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2022 Kadoorie Interns

The 2024 Kadoorie Program Interns

The Kadoorie Cardiovascular Internship is a unparalleled 10-week internship program tailored for second- and third-year undergraduate students considering a future in medicine. Selected interns will rotate through various services, gaining knowledge in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions, including heart and lung transplantation, coronary artery disease, thoracic diseases, and other chest-related ailments. In addition, interns will have access to weekly conferences that provide multidisciplinary insights into diseases and the latest advancements in treatment. Mentorship is provided by faculty members from the cardiology, cardiovascular/transplant, and thoracic surgery departments, along with experts from the Houston Methodist Research Institute.

 

Interns observe fundamental surgical abilities, surgical cases, and receive personalized exposure to basic translational research. At the end of the program, interns will present on a topic of their choosing. Selected interns should be prepared for daily activities starting at 7 a.m. and concluding at 5 p.m. While weekend participation is not mandatory, students have the option to shadow in emergency cases. Interns are provided a $6,000 stipend for participating.

 

Program Director

Gerald M. Lawrie, MD
Michael E. DeBakey Distinguished Chair in Cardiac Surgery
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
Houston Methodist

 

PROGRAM COORDINATORS

 
Boris Bratovich, MHA, PA-C
Physician Assistant Residency Coordinator
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
Houston Methodist
 
Nicole Davenport, MPAS, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
Houston Methodist

Internship Guidelines & Requirements

 

Applications for the 2025 Summer Internship Programs will open on December 2, 2024, and close on January 31, 2025. The programs will begin on May 27, 2025, and end on August 1, 2025. The internship is held at the main Houston Methodist Hospital  in the Texas Medical Center (6565 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77030).

 All programs require a full-time commitment for the 10-week duration (May 27–August 1, 2025). Daily attendance is required of each student for a full 8-hr workday, approximately 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., except for the July 4th holiday. Please review our comprehensive FAQ for more information.

 

Eligibility:

  • You must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program to participate
  • Only US citizens, Legal Permanent residents, and Foreign Nationals who already hold a legal visa status (F-1, J-1, EADs) are eligible to apply to any of the internship programs.

 

Application Requirements:

  • Completed MERLIN application
  • Three required essay questions
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcript (Official or Unofficial)
  • Resume

 

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Thank you for your interest in the Houston Methodist Summer Research Internship Program! We look forward to receiving your application.

TESTIMONIALS FROM FORMER INTERNS

Kenna Morgan receives her certificate from Dr. Gerald Lawrie & Boris Bratovich, MHA, PA-C

 I am incredibly grateful for my experience this summer as a Kadoorie Cardiovascular Intern at Houston Methodist Hospital. Throughout this ten-week internship, I was mentored by an impressive team of attending surgeons, fellows, residents, and PAs, enabling me to observe firsthand how these healthcare providers work together to provide exceptional care to patients with cardiovascular conditions. I learned so much about the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, and gained an appreciation for the breadth of care provided at Houston Methodist. It was truly inspiring to work alongside physicians at various stages of their careers and to imagine myself in their shoes one day. By observing surgeries,  hospital rounds, shadowing in clinic, and attending various lectures and hands-on workshops, I gained insight into the lifestyle and commitments of distinguished physicians at a leading academic medical center.

 

This made me more motivated than ever to continue pursuing my dream of becoming a doctor, and allowed me to develop newfound interests in cardiac and vascular surgery. 

Kenna Morgan (2024 Intern)

Yale University