Admissions

Application Process

A rigorous selection process for trainees into the AMPERE program will be consistent with policies set by the

National Cancer Institute (NCI). A formal application is required for this program. This application will require a statement of research interests and career goals, graduate transcript and prior Co-op/fellowship or other project experience, and letters from prior mentors.

Selection criteria will include:

Demonstrated interest in global health discipline research with interests in cancer medicine highlighted in the statement of interest when applying
Academic achievement demonstrated by excellent grades
Recommendation from former teacher, or medical program course instructor or mentor
Recommendation from collaborating or other institution
Opportunity to benefit career wise from the AMPERE program participation as indicated in a statement of interest

Completed applications for the program must be received by March 31, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT.

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Excellence

Outstanding Mentors and Mentees

All selected AAPM AMPERE fellows/trainees will attend an orientation program to familiarize them with global

health research. In an online 2-week orientation prior to their international travel, all trainees will be introduced

to Environmental Health and safety aspects of research, scientific and academic ethics, research approaches,

familiarization with sophisticated instrumentations used in cancer research and low-cost approaches. Trainees

will be required to watch lecture videos on “Approaching Global Health: The win-win model” and meet with and

interview mentors and prior AMPERE Fellows with experience in global health or diaspora health professionals

who have an understanding of both USA and LMIC culture. The orientation program will be a rigorous educational

experience to prepare the trainee for a successful and meaningful global health experience.