Hispanic Center of Excellence - Summer Mentor Program
The Summer Undergraduate Mentorship Program of the Hispanic Center of Excellence (HCOE) at Albert Einstein College of Medicine (AECOM) is a six week program that offers students a unique opportunity to become exposed to the realities and nuances of the medical profession through a one-on-one “shadowship” with a physician. The program includes shadowing a physician in a preferred area of specialty, workshop/lecture participation, and research experience. Additionally, individualized MCAT review and research opportunities will be offered based on need and eligibility criteria. All students are expected to complete a written project and give a PowerPoint presenation on thier project to their peers, family, physican mentors and invited faculty.
The program requires a minimum 30 hour weekly commitment. The students will be expected to attend 14 hours of lecture per week and spend at least 6 hours per week with their assigned mentor. Participants in the program will be awarded a stipend at the end of 6 week program. The program will start on June 23, 2008.
To be Eligible: Must be a US citizen or permanent resident. Students will be considered if they are from an underrepresented group in medicine and/or have an economically disadvantaged background. Applicants must have completed at least their freshmen year with at least one year in science by the beginning of the program (Sophomore level and higher). Students must have a GPA of at least 2.5. Students must also provide an official college transcript, obtain a letter of recommendation from a faculty member and obtain medical clearance.
Application Deadline is March 17, 2008.
For more information, click on the link above or contact Hope Spano at HCOE@aecom.yu.edu
