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Training in Research Affecting Child Health

Wake Forest School of Medicine
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Training in Research Affecting Child Health (TRAC) Program 2026

The Training in Research Affecting Child Health (TRAC) Program is a full-time summer program held in person at the campuses of Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) in Winston-Salem, NC. TRAC receives funding from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development of the National Institutes of Health (Award Number R25HD111367).

 

Designed to foster the development of enduring research skills in child health, the TRAC program places particular focus on promoting independence and critical thinking among participants. One of the unique aspects of TRAC is its innovative Near-Peer Coach-Mentoring© approach that emphasizes horizontal mentoring relationships and encourages problem solving and networking among program participants. 

 

The TRAC Program is one of multiple summer programs offered at WFUSM, and students accepted into the program will be able to actively network with other summer program participants.

 

TRAC integrates learners at multiple training stages who have an interest in pursuing a career focused around child health. Completion of at least two semesters of college at the start of the summer program is required. 

 

The Training in Research Affecting Child Health Program offers two months of in-person paid internship and expects continued, limited involvement throughout the following academic year.

 

Career-enhancing activities

 

As a program participant, you will:

  • Design and conduct your own research project with the support of an experienced faculty coach-mentor and a near-peer group 
  • Participate in a lecture series with featured presentations by faculty and guest speakers 
  • Develop research- and critical thinking skills
  • Participate in career-enhancing professional development activities 
  • Write a scientific abstract
  • Present your work with a poster at the Summer Research Symposium
  • Write your own first-author manuscript
  • Actively build a peer network with other students with similar career interests 

 

Eligibility Requirements:

**Applicants MUST apply must through the online application at Wake Forest University School of Medicine - Handshake applications are NOT accepted**

 

  • Undergraduate and graduate (e.g. masters) students in good academic standing
  • A cumulative GPA of 2.85 or higher (on the 4.0 scale) 

Applicants must submit:

  • Completed online application 
  • Academic transcript(s) – Unofficial or official accepted for application. Official Transcript will be requested upon acceptance into the program
  • Two professional references - Personal references (including family members) will not be accepted.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 9, 2026 

 Training in Research Affecting Child Health Program Summer Application   (https://redcap.school.wakehealth.edu/surveys/?s=34C9NECT8NDKHKD4)

 

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Training in Research Affecting Child Health (TRAC) | Wake Forest University School of Medicine