About the Rankin Fellowship
The Rankin Fellowship Program is a hands-on learning experience for high school and undergraduate students who are motivated to explore their interests in science and medicine. At its core, the program aims to introduce students to medicine, leveraging the dynamic and exciting field of urology.
There are two main components of the program: Clinical, and Didactics. In the first component, students will have unique exposure to clinical experiences. Students will shadow multiple attendings and residents in clinics as well as join them in the operating room (OR). Students will build an understanding of the day-to-day as a physician, experience how doctors meet and treat patients, and gain clinical knowledge. Further, students will attend Grand Rounds, which are exciting opportunities where Fox Chase – Temple Urologic Institute physicians and visiting professors discuss clinical challenges and advancements.
In the second component of the program, students will expand their clinical experience by participating in hands-on activities they saw in the clinic spaces and ORs. Students will take part in multiple didactics, where they will have the opportunity to practice using various medical equipment, learn suturing techniques, and review core principles of medicine.
These two components of the Rankin Summer Program all serve to expose students to medical care and medical science.
When and Where is the Program?
The Rankin program run during the summer. The program is headed by Dr. Andres Correa, MD, out of the Fox Chase Cancer Center Huntingdon Pike Urology Offices (50 Huntingdon Pike Rockledge, PA 19046).
The application for Summer 2026 has closed but check back in Fall 2026 for the 2027 application.
How Do I Apply?
Philadelphia-area students who will be at least 16 years of age by January 13th, 2027, and are currently enrolled in high school (grades 11-12) or college (any year). Residents of New Jersey and Delaware are also welcome to apply. Students must commit to attend ALL days of the program. Parents/Guardians must confirm and agree to the attendance policy for students under the age of 18.
Please direct all questions about the Rankin Summer Program to [email protected]