PROGRAMME PROFILE
At a glance
- Associated institution
- University of California, San Diego
- Destination
- United States
- Format & duration
- Varies by activity · Varies by session
- Age / stage
- See eligibility
- Type
- Research & selective
- Information year
- Unconfirmed
Sources checked: 2026-11-11 · Facts and editorial guidance are labelled separately
Learning and approach
- Activities described in the curriculum include observing professionals in a clinical setting.
Eligibility and international applicants
Check grade, prerequisites and school status for the specific session. The full entry requirements have not yet been verified.
Dates and costs
Schedule
Current dates await publication or further verification.
Costs
Current full costs require verification. Check tuition, accommodation, meals, insurance and travel inclusions.
PROVIDER INFORMATION
Details from the provider
Schedule and location
- OPTIMUS runs from June through August. Medical students and UC San Diego undergraduates help host lab work and physician shadowing at Moores Cancer Center. Official source ↗
Academic programme
- Activities described in the curriculum include observing professionals in a clinical setting. Official source ↗
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Fit and preparation
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Official sources and verification
- Official source 1 ↗moorescancercenter.ucsd.edu
- Official source 2 ↗sites.medschool.ucsd.edu
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