SPARCC (Student-centered Program to Advance Research in Cancer Careers) is an 8-week, intensive summer program that combines content knowledge and clinical experiences to focus on cancer care, cultural responsiveness, and clinical research. The goal is to immerse students underrepresented in medicine and biomedical research to network and discover pathways into clinical cancer research. SPARCC’s curriculum includes morning workshop sessions and clinical practicum rotations in the afternoon. A research project is conducted with a one-on-one mentor throughout the eight weeks.

**This summer, SPARCC is prepared to run in-person, virtually, or a hybrid of the two. Applicants should be prepared to participate in any of the scenarios**

SPARCC Benefits

Become an expert in clinical cancer trials

Academic/scholarly advising

Career counseling

Monetary weekly stipend to support research and learning efforts during the 8 week program

Apple iPad to utilize for research efforts

Access to MCW faculty and resources

Presentation assistance

Network with nationally renowned experts

Publication opportunities

Daily breakfast Team Talks and Lunch & Learns

Practicum rotations

And so much more!

After being selected for the program, students will…

Expect to dedicate 40 hours per week for workshop sessions and clinical practicum rotations

Attend and actively participate in scholarly activities

Prepare and present experiences at the SPARCC Cancer Networking and Research Summit

Collaborate with SPARCC colleagues

Work alongside faculty and researchers in various clinic spaces across the Medical College of Wisconsin campus, including Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and Froedtert Hospital

Apply now! https://obgyn.mcw.edu/sparcc/application-details/