UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center

Student Education

Cancer student education lecture

Education Programs for High School, Undergraduate, Graduate and Medical Students

With a rich legacy in scientific discovery, the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center is committed to training leaders in cancer research and treatment throughout the career continuum. Under the leadership of Samuel Armato, PhD, Associate Professor of Radiology and Associate Director for Education, our research training programs for high school and undergraduate students nurture the newest generation of cancer specialists. 
high school student with teacher

High School & Undergraduate Programs

We offer several research programs for high school and undergraduate students.

medical student education

Medical Student Programs

Beyond core medical education curricula, Pritzker School of Medicine students can participate in additional cancer research opportunities.

Kay McLeod, PhD, with graduate students

Graduate Education Programs

We offer seven graduate-level programs for promising scientists who are pursing a career in cancer studies.