Division of Biology and Medicine
Office of Belonging, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Research-Clinical Experiences in Neurology, Neurosurgery & Neuroscience (RCEIN)
RCEIN is a 10-week summer Pathway Program designed to provide participants with exposure to clinical experiences, training in research, career development, and long-term mentorship opportunities.
Research-Clinical Experiences in Neurology, Neurosurgery & Neuroscience (RCEIN)
RCEIN is a 10-week summer Pathway Program designed to provide participants with exposure to clinical experiences, training in research, career development, and long-term mentorship opportunities.
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About the Program
Research-Clinical Experiences in Neurology, Neurosurgery & Neuroscience (RCEIN) is a 10-week summer Pathway Program designed to provide participants with exposure to clinical experiences in neurology and neurosurgery, training in research through projects focused on neurology, neurosurgery, and neuroscience, skill-building for career development, and the cultivation of long-term mentorship opportunities.
The program’s goal is to enhance participants' readiness for college, postgraduate studies, and careers by offering comprehensive, hands-on training in research, scientific communication, and clinical neuroscience, all supported by mentored, longitudinal relationships.
The R-CEIN program is supported by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (R25NS141229). The program previously received pilot funding from the Papitto Opportunity Connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Is Eligible for the Program?
The Warren Alpert Medical School seeks to engage the greater Rhode Island community and particularly students from disadvantaged backgrounds. You may find the eligibility requirements for the RCEIN program below:
- Rising sophomores and juniors from the University of Rhode Island, Providence College, Rhode Island College and/or a
U.S. institution of higher education with a GPA of at least 2.5. - GPA of at least 2.5.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
- Applicants must have taken Introduction to Biology course.
- 18 years or older.
"The RCEIN program gave me an incredible summer experience where I was able to connect with mentors and receive guidance about my future in medicine and research. After being immersed in research and constantly observing professionals in the field, it solidified the fact that I want to further pursue science and medicine. Without having done this program, I would not have been introduced into neuroscience and discovered how much I wish to learn more about and hopefully contribute to this field. I am so grateful to have been part of this experience and met all the people I have through it, not just mentors, but also future peers in the fields of
neurology, neurosurgery, and neuroscience."
Yes, this experience has altered my future goals immensely. Prior to the program I was pretty sure that I would be going into medical school and specializing in either neurology or neurosurgery. However, this program made me realize that I am 100% sure that I would like to go into this field and overall medicine. Another amazing change this has done for me is to develop connections with others in this field and gaining mentors who I hope to work with in the future."
