For High School & College Students

We offer a variety of educational and training programs for aspiring medical professionals, researchers, and technicians.

Pictured: Craig Thompson Memorial Sloan-Kettering President Craig Thompson welcomes high school students and teachers to our annual seminar Major Trends in Modern Cancer Research. Hundreds come to learn, listen, and engage with leading scientists.
  • Summer Undergraduate Research Program
    College undergraduates can work alongside practicing scientists and perform hands-on research in our biomedical laboratories.
  • High School Outreach
    Our researchers inspire future scientists through an annual lecture, Major Trends in Modern Cancer Research, also available as educational videos.
  • School of Radiation Therapy
    This two-year, full-time program in radiation oncology technology has helped hundreds of people begin careers as radiation therapists.
  • School of Cytotechnology
    This one-year program trains students to examine human cells for signs of harmful changes such as cancer and infection.
Pictured: Major Trends in Modern Cancer Research Seminar
Watch Videos from 2011 Major Trends in Modern Cancer Research Seminar

Hundreds of high school students and teachers attended our sixth annual Major Trends in Modern Cancer Research seminar to learn about cutting-edge biomedical research and to engage with leading scientists.

Pictured: Major Trends in Modern Cancer Research Seminar
Out of the Lab and into the World: Scientific and Medical Inventions Benefit Cancer Patients

Memorial Sloan-Kettering scientists, physicians, and administrators are developing and commercializing research discoveries to generate more-effective and affordable cancer treatments.

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President Craig Thompson Reflects on 40-Year War on Cancer

Since the signing of the National Cancer Act in 1971, tremendous progress has been made in preventing and treating cancer—though challenges remain.

Pictured: Craig Thompson