About the SURF Program

This program is open to all undergraduate students who are interested in seeking future training in a combined M.D./Ph.D. program or an academically oriented career in medicine, with a strong focus on applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds and those who have contributed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

SURF Program Features

• UC San Diego SURF is an 8-week summer research fellowship designed to provide undergraduate students with hands-on training in the labs of biomedical science faculty
• The program provides career development opportunities and clinical shadowing experiences aimed at equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to evaluate and shape their future careers as Physician-Scientists (M.D./Ph.D.)
• Weekly seminars/workshops
• Presentation of your work at the Annual MSTP-SURF Research Symposium
• A stipend for the 8-week period
• Housing accommodations (not board) for the 8-week period
• Travel allowance for transportation to and from San Diego

Contact Us

If you have questions about the 2024 SURF program, contact us at surfmstp@health.ucsd.edu or visit our FAQ page.