Aspiring Scientists Spend Summer at NIAMS
Over the summer, the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases (NIAMS) gave 19 students at different stages in their learning journey the experience of a lifetime as part of the NIH scientific internship program. The 2024 cohort of summer interns worked side-by-side with NIAMS intramural scientists in their labs and received individualized mentorship.
During the eight-week program, students were immersed in biomedical research and interacted with top NIH researchers and current trainees, which helped them shape their career goals. They also spent time in NIAMS’ state-of-the-art lab facilities and participated in journal clubs, trainings and networking events sponsored by NIAMS and NIH’s Office of Intramural Training and Education.
The interns expressed enthusiasm as this summer’s program drew to a close. One returning student noted she was thrilled to be spending another summer learning from peers and mentors at NIH. She learned new laboratory techniques and applied concepts from class to a hands-on research experience.
Another student said he enjoyed exploring the intersections between health and science at NIH and planned to pursue medicine after graduation.
Each year, the NIH Summer Internship Program provides outstanding training opportunities for high school, undergraduate, graduate and medical students. To learn more about the program and how students can apply, visit https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/sip.