High School & College
Grow Your Mind with MIND
MIND seeks to help high school and college students find their passion within the field of neuroscience by exposing them to patients with neurological conditions and assisting with  research projects that aim to discover potential treatments and cures. MIND's programs are a great way to explore education and mentorship opportunities and take the first step toward shaping your future career in neuroscience.
Want to Observe a Physician or Join a Lab?
MIND NUTIP
Pre-med training program for College of Charleston students with the MUSC Department of Neurosurgery.
Learn about medicine, surgery, and academic research through NUTIP: An interactive semester-long training program with the MUSC Department of Neurosurgery.
How it works: You’ll shadow MUSC clinicians in the operating room and clinical rounds, learn about neurosurgical research techniques, and more! You’ll gain real-world experience and a thorough understanding of the medical field as a whole.
The benefits: Accumulate Shadowing Hours, Make Connections in the Department of Neurosurgery, Interact with Graduate Students, Physicians, and Medical Students.
Program timeline: This program will last two semesters. Participants are expected to adhere to a time commitment of one day a week, though scheduling is variable.
Great fit for: Pre-med students / Aspiring neurosurgeons / Future medical researchers
How to apply: Please use the links below to complete a 2024-2025 NUTIP application.
MIND Summer Experience Program
The MIND Summer Experience Program provides participants with valuable experiences in neuroscience research, mentorship and clinical shadowing.
Participants engage in cutting-edge research projects, working alongside experienced clinical neuroscience faculty and researchers.
Additionally, the program includes shadowing experiences in clinical settings, allowing students to observe procedures and patient care first-hand. This immersive experience aims to inspire and prepare the next generation of neuroscientists and healthcare professionals by providing a well-rounded understanding of both the research and clinical aspects of neuroscience.
MIND SEP Application
The 2025 Summer Experience Program will be held June 1 - August 31. Stay tuned for more information.
Reach out to MIND today to schedule a meeting with our education staff to learn more about our programs.
