Fields Rosenberg Summer Surgical Fellowship
2025 Field Rosenberg Surgical Fellows
About Our Program:
Featured in this photo: Dr. Wade Rosenberg with the 2025 Fields Rosenberg Surgical Fellow
About Our Program:
Selected participants embark on a 10-week paid internship, receiving direct mentorship from surgeons specializing in areas such as General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, and other surgical fields. Throughout the summer program, participants attend didactic lectures and career and professional development seminars tailored specifically for undergraduates. At the conclusion of the program, interns present an oral presentation of their shadowing experience. The Fields Rosenberg Summer Surgical Fellowship boasts a near-100% acceptance rate into medical school. Fellows are provided a $6,000 stipend for participating.
Internship Guidelines & Requirements
All programs require a full-time commitment for the 10-week duration (May 26–July 31, 2026). Daily attendance is required of each student for a full 8-hour workday, approximately 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with the exception of the July 4th holiday. Please review our comprehensive FAQ for more information.
Eligibility:
- You must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program to participate
- Must be a current Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Only US citizens, Legal Permanent Residents, and Foreign Nationals who already hold a legal visa status (F-1, J-1, EADs) are eligible to apply to any of the internship programs.
Application Requirements:
- Completed summer Internship program application
- Three required essay questions
- Two letters of recommendation
- Current transcript (official or unofficial): The grades from your current academic year must be included for your transcript to be accepted. Your transcript MUST include your grades for the current 2025 fall semester.
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Andy Gu, 2025 Fields Rosenberg Surgical Fellow from Yale University, participating in the Houston Methodist Summer Research Internship Program
Reflections from Our 2025 Fields Rosenberg Surgical Fellows
Featured in this Photo: 2025 Fields Rosenberg Surgical Fellows, Anisha Cheena Sait (University of Texas at Austin), Alexa Christensen (Johns Hopkins University), Sean Connolly (Auburn University), Mary “Mary Clarie” Fuselier (Texas A&M University), Andy Gu (Yale University), Steve Karippai (Texas A&M University), Suran Somawardana (Rice University), and Nicole Wu (University of Texas at Austin)
As 2025 Fields Rosenberg Surgical Fellows, this summer gave us a rare and invaluable window into the world of academic surgery. We had the opportunity to observe surgical procedures, attend clinical rounds, and engage in research that deepened our understanding of surgical outcomes, innovation, and patient-centered care.
The experience challenged us to think differently—not just as students, but as future physicians. We learned that surgery is not only a technical discipline but also a calling that demands precision, empathy, and critical thinking. Watching surgeons navigate complex decisions in real time helped us appreciate the depth of knowledge and responsibility the field requires.
Our mentors went beyond teaching—they invested in us. Through their guidance and support, we developed a stronger sense of purpose and a clearer view of what it means to lead in medicine.
We leave this fellowship inspired and grateful, with a deeper respect for the field of surgery and a commitment to carrying forward the values of curiosity, excellence, and compassion. Being part of the Fields Rosenberg Surgical Fellowship has been an honor, and we’re proud to contribute to its growing legacy.”
— 2025 Fields Rosenberg Surgical Fellows