The program is designed to provide medical science courses and academic support through an 8-week summer enrichment program for 3 consecutive summers and targets students from participating CUNY Colleges. Applications are due January 1st. Students are notified by late-March. An 8-wk research opportunity for sophomore and junior undergraduates.
Students work with both basic science and clinical departments.
Applications are due March 1. Students are notified in mid-April. A skills development component helps to improve basic study and time management skills. The program also offers students the chance to meet and develop relationships with faculty and classmates, helping them feel comfortable in the new environment. Invitations to participate in Operation Success are sent in April to underrepresented minority students who are accepted to Downstate Medical Center.