"I had a great 10-week experience participating in the CVI Research Program. I was exposed to insightful medical panels, workshops, and connecting with pioneers in the field, such as Dr. Joseph C. Wu, Dr. Eldrin Lewis and Dr. Hannah Valentine. Additionally, the CVI staff did a great job of creating an inclusive and safe environment, by scheduling events outside the lab such as cohort dinners, rock climbing and hiking."

"During the final weeks of the program I struggled to meet the poster deadline for Stanford’s Cardiovascular research symposium. While I had been focused on generating and quantifying all my research data, creating a clear and concise poster was difficult. Even so, by attending program office hours and meeting frequently with my mentor Dr. Rachel Baum, I was able to stay on track and present my research at Stanford's Cardiovascular research symposium."

"Prior to the program, I had never conducted cardiovascular research. Much of my experience involved learning new techniques and troubleshooting experiments. Ultimelty, I learned that the skills I have developed in my academic coursework and career allowed me to remain resilient and adapt, enabling me to grow both as student and researcher."

"Participating in the CVI program reinforced my passion for pursuing a career in medicine. Prior to the program, I wanted to pursue an M.D, however I recently have developed a passion for conducting innovative research that can improve patient outcomes worldwide. While I still plan to pursue an M.D, there is a possibility of pursuing a Ph.D. down the line"

"To current students, I would recommend taking full advantage of the opportunities CVI provides to connect with the cohort and attend seminars. My favorite part of the program was the chance to interact with my cohort and receive career and personal advice from guest speakers."