Jaque Vickers

Background

About Jaque Vickers

The Houston Methodist Academic Institute offers an unparalleled 10-week paid summer internship program designed to offer chosen interns an extraordinary opportunity to collaborate with renowned research experts. Both high school and undergraduate interns are partnered with Houston Methodist's leading faculty in translational research. Interns will be responsible for working on their own scientific research project. At the conclusion of the internship, interns will present their findings and compete in a poster presentation competition. Throughout the internship, students will attend weekly seminars focused on career growth and professional advancement. Additionally, interns will have the opportunity to engage in didactic lectures delivered by leading scientists and physician researchers from Houston Methodist. Interns receive assistance and mentorship from leaders in their designated labs. They also acquire valuable professional exposure through a range of networking opportunities, leaving each student with a unique internship experience. Additionally, interns engage in diverse social activities that contribute to a comprehensive and enriching summer encounter. Some interns, in collaboration with their mentors, even have the chance to publish their work, and many are discovering career pathways at Houston Methodist.