Science & Medicine

Intro to General Pediatrics

AltaMed Westlake Clinic – Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Mentor: Kathleen Messenger Ostrom, MD (Alumna 1995, Mother of Maisy ‘26)

Overview:

Interns will have an opportunity to work with staff at AltaMed General Pediatrics Group – Westlake, 3rd Street site, a satellite location of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. AltaMed is one of the largest, independent, Federally Qualified Health Centers in the country. Interns will have an opportunity to learn about developmental and behavioral screening, common pediatric illnesses (acute and chronic), growth and nutrition, injuries, obesity prevention and management, social determinants of health, adverse childhood experiences, health care financing, community resources, advocacy, quality improvement and patient safety. Interns will also gain handson experience, working with patients through our BodyWorks nutrition and exercise program. Through this program our patients and families learn about making habit changes, reading nutrition labels, how to find and prepare healthy foods and the importance of exercise. In addition to work at the clinic, there will be other opportunities for experiences at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and USC Keck School of Medicine.

Responsibilities:

• Seeing patients in clinic : Morning, 9am-2pm, 1-2 mornings per week

• Shadowing patient visits with Dr. Ostrom

• Opportunity to spend time with other members of health care team: nurses, medical assistants, lactation specialist, social workers, front office staff, pediatric residents, other pediatric specialists

• Attend pediatric resident clinic education sessions

• Assist with the summer session of BodyWorks: Afternoons 2pm -6pm, M-Th, 2 days per week

• Calling and helping families, assisting with virtual classes, and creating and mailing certificates to families

• Prepare brief talk on a topic of interest during the final week of the program to be presented during the final week of the internship.

Optional activities:

• Attend Pediatric Grand Rounds at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

• Shadow general pediatric inpatient rounds at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

• Visit USC Keck School of Medicine

• Meet with and/or shadow other pediatricians at AltaMed or Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

• Students are expected to provide own transportation

• Students must complete necessary AltaMed-CHLA waivers

• Students must be up to date on all vaccinations (including COVID 19, 3 doses) and have a negative PPD within last year, must be submitted 1 month prior to start of rotation

• Spanish language proficiency encouraged

Dr. Jay Sison, DDS Inc. and Westchester Pediatric Dentistry

Jay Sison DDS and Christie Burnett DDS (parents of Rachel Sison ’20 and Allison Sison ‘24)

Overview:

Dr. Sison is a practicing periodontist and faculty member at the UCLA School of Dentistry. In addition, he operates a private group practice in Los Angeles. Dr. Burnett is a pediatric dentist. The interns who are interested in careers in the dental profession will be given experience in general dentistry and all of the other dental specialties.

Responsibilities:

Interns will work directly with the doctors to assist in surgical and dental procedures that include:

• Chairside assist for examination and treatment

• Take and interpret X-rays

• Process and sterilize instruments

• Laboratory procedures

Interns will also have an opportunity to accompany Dr. Sison to the UCLA Dental School and interact with dental students and additional faculty to gain insight on life as a dental student and the process of gaining admission to dental school. In addition, interns will have an opportunity to be involved with community outreach programs and events that provide dental care to underserved communities in Los Angeles.

Time Frame:

Dates and times are very flexible and can be determined as agreed on by the intern and doctors. The offices are open Monday-Friday with some community outreach events scheduled on the weekends.

# of Positions: 2-3

Eligibility: Rising Sophomores and above

Requirements:

Minimum of 2 full weekdays/week

Time Frame:

8 weeks total, likely between late June and early August

# of Positions: 2

Eligibility:

• Must be 16+ years old

Coastal Ortho - Orthopedic Surgery

Mentor: Dr. Brian Magovern (parent of Mary Magovern ’25)

Overview:

Dr. Magovern is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery. He works in a private practice with offices in El Segundo and Torrance. He performs surgery at Torrance Memorial and Little Company of Mary Hospitals. Dr. Magovern also holds an academic position as the Chief of Shoulder and Elbow surgery at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. This program is designed to provide interns with an introductory exposure to the world of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine.

Responsibilities:

Interns will work directly with Dr. Magovern in the office setting. They will mainly shadow the doctor to learn about the most common conditions seen including:

• Fractures

• Arthritis

• Tendon/ligament tears

• Inflammatory diseases

By the end of the summer, interns will have the opportunity to interview and evaluate new patients on their own and present potential treatment plans to the doctor. Depending on COVID restrictions, there will hopefully be opportunities to observe surgeries in person at the hospital or surgery center. Also, there may be an opportunity to shadow one day at HarborUCLA to observe residents (doctors in training) to understand what life is like for them. They will also get a chance to see first hand what medical care is like for an underserved community.

The interns will be asked to assist with minor office tasks during the day. This will include assisting with casting, taking pictures on the ultrasound, and removing staples. They will also be expected to read basic review articles weekly and present a summary to the doctor.

Time Frame:

The time frame will be 1 to 1 ½ days per week from June 12 to August 11. The specific days are flexible and can be determined and agreed upon by the interns and the doctor. The office is open Monday through Friday and the choice of Torrance, El Segundo or a combination of the two is flexible. A total of 40-60 hours will be expected.

# of Positions: 2

Eligibility: Rising Sophomores and above

Ellison Institute Junior Fellows Program*

Mentors: The Ellison Institute researchers and executives

Overview :

The Ellison Institute Junior Fellows program is a unique, three-week summer fellowship for rising high school seniors interested in clinical or research oncology, designed to foster a lifelong passion for scientific education. The Institute selects top students for the prestigious program held each year at our West Los Angeles facility. Through an immersive project that spans the length of the program, Junior Fellows experience hands-on experimentation in a collaborative environment with support from Institute researchers.

Program Highlights:

• Hands-on learning with state-of-the-art laboratory instruments

• Engaging with clinical experts (oncologists, physician assistants, nurses, clinical trials, etc.)

• Learning about health policy and global inequalities in cancer diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes

• Team-based problem-solving

• Required writing component

• Integrating students with STEAM interests from public and private high schools

• Post-fellowship guidance with career choices, college applications, and personal statements

Time Frame: July 10 - July 28

Applications are Due:

Applications for The Ellison Institute Junior Fellows are submitted directly to the program by April 4.

There is no cost for this program.

The Lundquist Institute High School Summer Fellowship *

Mentors: The Lundquist Institute Investigators

Overview:

Established in 1978, The Lundquist Institute Summer Fellowship Program is designed to encourage high school juniors and graduating high school seniors to explore careers in the field of biomedical science. Students in the program will:

• Spend eight weeks participating in a virtual curriculum, featuring lectures and presentations by our worldrenowned faculty.

• Participate in study groups in a mentored research project, culminating in the presentation at the end of the program to peers, family, and research community during the final week of the program, and receive Certificates of Achievement

Website: https://lundquist.org/hssfp

Requirements:

Students will be selected on the basis of merit. In order to be eligible for consideration, a student must possess these qualities:

• Current enrollment in high school in the United States.

• Current enrollment as a high school senior graduating in 2023, or a high school junior graduating in 2024.

• Demonstrated outstanding general academic achievement with particular focus on science coursework.

• Ability to participate in all program activities as required during the eight-week period (June 12, 2023, through August 4, 2023, generally from 8 AM to 5 PM).

Time Frame: June 12 - Aug. 4

Eligibility: Rising Seniors

Applications for The Lundquist Institute Summer Fellowship Program are submitted directly to the program by April 1.

There is no cost for this program.

Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA Pediatric Interventional Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery

Mentors: Mentors: Daniel Steven Levi MD (father of Adelle ‘23) and Gregory Perens MD

Overview:

Dr. Levi is a Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Interventional Pediatric Cardiology at Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA. Dr. Perens is a Professor of Pediatric Cardiology and Director of 3-D in the Congenital Heart Center.

Dr. Levi regularly performs minimally invasive procedures to fix and palliate children with congenital heart disease including valve replacement, stenting and closing holes. He is also involved with research to develop new devices for children with congenital heart disease. Participants in this internship will observe interventional and open-heart surgeries on children with Dr. Levi alongside his UCLA Fellows.

Dr. Perens will teach the students to make 3-D prints of hearts of children for whom procedures are being considered. Mock procedures will be performed on the 3-D printed hearts to simulate potential procedures.

Responsibilities:

We need students to help with two tasks:

1. To make 3-D prints for us to use in preparation for procedures and surgeries.

2. To help make videos explaining these procedures to parents and patients.

Pre-procedural preparation for cases will include an understanding of the congenital heart anatomy and the procedural indications and goals. Students will observe catheter based and open-heart procedures (if possible) and will be asked to summarize the procedures. Students will be challenged to make 3-D prints from CT scans and MRIs of hearts of real patients with congenital heart disease in preparation for potential surgeries. 3-D printing will require the students to “segment” the heart anatomy and actually do the printing (either at Marymount or UCLA).

We will also be asking the students to help make, edit and narrate video segments explaining the surgeries and catheterbased procedures. These videos will be posted on the UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital Pediatric Cardiology website.

Minimum Requirements:

Participants must have a proven record of accomplishment in science and math courses along with a great deal of self-starting skills. Pre-existing skill set in 3-D printing would be desirable.

Time Frame: Internship is approximately 4-5 weeks with the possibility of extending into the school year. 40+ hours of total experience.

# of Positions: 2

Eligibility: Rising Juniors & Rising Seniors

Dr. Ashley Magovern and Manhattan Dermatology

Mentors: Dr. Ashley Magovern (parent of Mary Magovern ’25)

Overview:

Dr. Magovern is owner and practicing dermatologist at Manhattan Dermatology in Manhattan Beach. The busy office sees patients of all ages and all skin concerns. The interns will be exposed to diagnosing and treating skin disease, skin cancer, skin surgery and cosmetic dermatology, including laser and light devices. Dr. Magovern has a particular interest in integrative dermatology, and believes that diet, nutrition, supplements and lifestyle play a big role in skin disease and skin aging, and treats her patients with this mindset as well. A student with an interest in science and medicine is encouraged to apply.

Website Responsibilities:

Interns will:

• Observe day to day operations and gain insight into running a medical practice.

• Work directly with the doctors and physician assistants to assist during patient visits, procedures and surgeries.

• Assist with patient intake, office efficiency and flow.

• Clean and prep patient exam rooms.

• Be required to learn basic diagnosis and treatment of common skin conditions, a textbook will be given at the start of the internship.

• Design a simple community outreach program on an integrative topic of their choice.

Requirements:

The office is fast paced, self-starters and highly motivated students are ideal.

Time Frame:

The time frame will be 1-1 ½ days per week from June 12-July 14. The specific days are flexible and can be determined at a later date. The office is open from 9-5pm Monday-Friday. The student may be asked to arrive by 8:45. A total of 40-50 hours will be expected.

# of Positions: 2

Eligibility: Rising Sophomores and above

Osborne Head & Neck Institute (OHNI)

- Medical Scholars Program*

Mentors: OHNI Physicians

Overview:

The Osborne Head and Neck Foundation provides rising high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to attend the most advanced, hands on, medical mentorship program for students of their age in the country. This immersive program allows a diverse group of exceptional young people the opportunity to experience the real life of a surgeon, learn what it takes to pursue a life in medicine, and join an invaluable network of individuals invested in their personal and professional development.

Responsibilities:

Scholars are placed in the middle of a busy head and neck practice, where they will shadow a surgeon who will be their mentor and teacher.

• Facilitated as a hybrid in-person and remote learning experience for Los Angeles based students. Remote learning available for accepted students outside the geographical area of LA County.

• Mentors include some of the country’s most wellrespected medical experts from over a dozen disciplines.

• OR Orientation and OR scrub-in techniques.

• Hands-on laboratory training including suturing and knot tying.

• Introduction to clinical rounds; taking vitals, bedside manner and more.

• Medical School interview and application guidance.

• Opportunities for medical writing and publication.

• Grand Rounds presentation.

• Didactics and practicals.

• Connection with like-minded peers and leaders, forming a lifetime of mentorship and support.

Website: https://www.ohnifoundation.com/scholars/

Minimum Requirements:

• Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be available to attend the entire program. If you are unsure of your availability on a weekday afternoon, please contact us.

• Students are expected to be prompt and provide their own transportation.

• Previous medical volunteer experience is not a requirement.

• All students need to be up to date with their vaccines, including a TDaP booster (Adacel) to ensure protection from whooping cough and a PPD test for tuberculosis.

• All student participants will be required to sign a HIPAA Confidentiality Agreement, Social Media Agreement, and Dress Code Agreement.

Time Frame: June 12 - June 30, 2023

Eligibility: Rising Juniors and Rising Seniors

Application: Applications for OHNI - Summer Scholars are submitted directly to the program by April 7, 2023.

There is no cost for this program.

UCLA CASIT Robotic Surgery

Mentor: Joe Hines, MD, FACS

Overview:

The UCLA Center for Advanced Surgical and Interventional Technology provides training in robotic and imaging technology for physicians caring for patients with complex conditions. CASIT also has a large research component investigating novel medical devices.

Responsibilities:

Interns will work with CASIT faculty and staff assisting in training sessions, summer programming, and current research projects.

Requi rements: Interest and aptitude in science and biology.

Time Frame:

Dates are TBD between mid-June to mid-August. Work will likely be three to four days a week.

# of Positions: 2

Eligibility: Rising Juniors and Seniors

UCLA Medical School: Advanced Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support & Heart Transplant Program

Mentors: Dr. Mario Deng, MD and Dr. Galyna Bondar, PhD

Overview:

Dr. Deng is a Professor of Medicine in the Advanced Heart Failure/Mechanical Support/Heart Transplant center at UCLA. Dr. Deng is the co-inventor of the first diagnostic leukocyte gene expression profiling biomarker test in transplantation medicine, AllomapTM, that gained FDA clearance and international guideline acceptance to rule-out heart transplant rejection without invasive endomyocardial biopsies. Dr. Deng maintains a core position at the intersection between clinical cardiology and bench-to-bedside translational research. Dr. Deng is now focusing on developing a genomic blood test to better predict outcomes in patients with various forms of heart failure (MyLeukoMAPTM). Linking systems biology back into the clinical framework of a humanistically sound high–tech modern medicine encounter is reflected in Dr. Deng’s most recent research collaboration with Prof. Federica Raia (UCLA DGSOM and GSEIS) in the “Relational Medicine” project and “The Science in the Making” project.

Responsibilities:

Working in Dr. Deng’s lab with many of his colleagues, including UCLA undergraduates.

Requirements:

Participants must be 16 years old, have a proven track record in science and math courses, along with a great deal of selfstarting skills.

Time Frame:

Internship is approximately 4-5 weeks with the possibility of extending into the school year.

# of Positions: 2

Eligibility: Rising Juniors and Rising Seniors

UCLA Science Laboratories: Cancer & Stem Cell Research

Sponsor: James Economou, M.D., Ph.D. and Dr. Antoni Ribas, MD

Mentors: Various members of the Economou and Ribas research teams

Overview:

Dr. Economou and Dr. Ribas are UCLA professors who respectively sponsor and mentor summer internships for high school and college students in UCLA science laboratories.

Responsibilities:

Interns will likely work with graduate medical students and fellows in various areas.

Requirements:

Participants must have completed multiple science courses, preferably AP Biology and Honors Chemistry and also have an interest in medicine and research. Other prerequisites can include prior internships.

Time Frame:

6-8 weeks during the summer with a start date in June or July. Mandatory Orientation in June

# of Positions: 3

Eligibility: Rising Juniors and Rising Seniors

UCLA Medical School Department of Neurosurgery & Pediatric Neurology

UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Program

Mentors: UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Team –Dr. Christopher Giza, Dr. Meeyro Choe, Dr. Kevin Bickart, Yena Kim, Philip Rosenbaum, Anne Brown

Overview:

The intern(s) will have the opportunity to learn from a multidisciplinary team that consists of research scientists, clinicians, a nurse practitioner and researchers in the BrainSPORT program. Dr. Christopher Giza leads the UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Concussion Program. He served as Vice-Chair for the California State Athletic Commission, traveled to Afghanistan in 2011 as a civilian advisor to the Department of Defense and Co-Chaired the American Academy of Neurology’s committee, which developed an evidence-based Practice Guideline for Management of Sports Concussions in 2013. Dr. Giza served as the UCLA’s principal investigator for the NCAA/DoD CARE Consortium research project, the largest national longitudinal concussion study of its kind. He is currently a Professor of Pediatric Neurology and Neurosurgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine and Mattel Children’s Hospital, UCLA. The BrainSPORT Team, including Drs. Giza and Choe, are currently working hard on the largest and most comprehensive study of adolescents with persistent post-concussion symptoms. The study is called CARE4Kids: Endophenotypes of Persistent Post Concussion Symptoms and involves neuroimaging, blood sampling, autonomic nervous system testing, and cognitive assessment.

The intern(s) will work directly with BrainSPORT Study staff to enter recruit patients, enter research data, and conduct study protocols. They will have the opportunity to attend weekly Traumatic Brain Injury lab meetings with the BrainSPORT team, gaining valuable insight of the daily operations of clinical research.

Requirements:

Assist in research data collection and entry for study participants. Students will work directly with other interns, UCLA undergraduate and graduate medical students who work in the UCLA BrainSPORT program. A culminating project on a research topic of interest will be presented at the end of the internship.

Time Frame:

Dates are TBD and to be agreed upon with the supervisors at BrainSPORT, but interns should expect to be available from early-June to late-August. Work will likely be three to four halfdays per week, for approximately 16 hours per week.

# of Positions: 2

Eligibility: Rising juniors, with the intent that one may be a mentor for a rising junior next year – please apply especially if you are interested in extending internship into the academic year

CO Architects

Sponsor: Scott Kelsey (father of Madeleine ‘16)

Mentors: Parini Mehta, Associate Principal; Joe Chase, Ash Gharib and other members of CO Architects

Overview:

CO Architects is an architecture and design firm that specializes in education, healthcare, medical education, and science & technology. They are a collaborative office environment with a staff of 170 accomplished architects, designers, and building specialists, and support professionals who start with an idea for a building and develop it into reality. This summer program will provide you with the opportunity to discover the process of designing and constructing the buildings all around you.

Please check out our website

Responsibilities:

The architecture discovery program at CO Architects is a unique opportunity to work within an architecture practice. The experience will include researching buildings and architects in Los Angeles, learning about the design process, analyzing building materials, and honing graphic and presentation skills. You will be asked to design and develop your own individual project with the help of the CO Architects team.

Time Frame: June 6 – June 29 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 10am3pm.

Location:

The summer program will be in-person in our brand new office located in the heart of Los Angeles. Students must provide their own transportation to the office. Parking will be provided. 5750 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90036

# of Positions: 2

Eligibility: Rising Seniors

Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program*

Overview:

Students gain the computer science skills they need to make an impact and prepare for tech careers in our free, virtual summer programs. Summer program participants get exposure to tech jobs, meet leaders in tech careers, and find community in our supportive sisterhood; all while investing in their future self.

Choose from a 2-week immersion program or a 6-week selfpaced experience that will allow students an opportunity to learn in a style that works best for them while making meaningful connections. All high school students who identify as girls or non-binary can apply, and no prior computer science experience is required.

The 2-week introductory computer science course is for currently eligible 9th, 10th, and 11th grade US students and international students ages 14-18. Through our new curriculum focused on Game Design, SIP participants will learn beginner to intermediate computer science concepts, UX design basics, and more – all while getting an inside look into the tech industry through incredible company partners. In addition to a completely free program, we offer grants up to $300 and tech support for qualifying students.

• Round 1: June 16 - June 30, 2023 (US students only)

• Round 2: July 10 - July 21, 2023 (US & International students)

• Round 3: July 31 - August 11, 2023 (US & International students)

The 6-week flexible computer science course is for currently eligible 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade US students and international students ages 14-18 who prefer not to adhere to a set schedule. Self-Paced Program participants can choose to earn beginner-level badges in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for web development or an intermediate-level badge in Python for cybersecurity or our new data science track. Students will also have the opportunity to build community through live advisory events and other Girls Who Code engagements

• The 6-week self-paced program consists of independent study, weekly advisement sessions, and real-world projects. Self-Paced Program courses begin July 3 and run until August 11, 2023.

Eligibility: Rising Sophomores and above

Girls Who Code Application Link

Application is Due: Applications for Girls Who Code are submitted directly to the program by Friday March 24

There is no cost for this program.

# of Positions: 1-2

Eligibility: Must be 18 years old

Swinerton Builders

Mentors: TBD

Overview:

Since our founding in 1888, Swinerton’s success has been built on a foundation of shared values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, so our people have a personal interest in the success of every project. With a culture of collaboration, we work toward a common purpose: to be the preferred builder and trusted partner in every market we serve, proudly leading with integrity, passion, and excellence.

Responsibilities:

Assist construction project teams in the field with quality control, project documentation and coordination.

Requirements:

Interest in Construction, Architecture, or Engineering Fields or related Collegiate Majors.