COMPASS Program: Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute

The COMPASS Program at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) is a comprehensive program to recruit local high school students to CSUSM and as undergraduates, train them in stem cells and life sciences on campus, culminating in summer capstone experiences.

First and second year Biotechnology or Biology majors will apply to the program and participate for the following two years. Interns will also engage in patient advocacy, community engagement, mentoring as well as diversity, equity and inclusion training.