The Hispanic Center of Excellence at Albert Einstein College of
Medicine is please to announce that the 2010 Summer Undergraduate
Mentorship Program Application is now available at
http://www.einstein.yu.edu/hcoe/page.aspx?id=7512&ekmensel=15074e5e_1970_2002_btnlink
The Summer Undergraduate Mentorship Program of the Hispanic Center of
Excellence (HCOE) at the 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 presentation on their
project to their peers, family, physician mentors and invited AECOM
faculty at the program?s all day colloquium and graduation. The
topics for the projects may be based on a student?s clinical
experience and/or any related medical issue of interest. Projects are
encouraged to be presented in context of core curriculum content that
will highlight Institute of Medicine (IOM) reports findings on health
disparities and Hispanic and Minority health. The goals of the program
are designed to motivate students to pursue careers in medicine, build
confidence and foster working mentorship relationships.
Lectures and workshops will cover a variety of topics that include
practical information such as the medical school application process,
mock interviews, current issues in medicine and special interest
topics such as cultural competency and the patient-physician
relationship. The lectures will be conducted by AECOM/HCOE faculty and
affiliated faculty from partner institutions. There will also be
informal ?rap sessions? conducted by medical students, residents and
faculty that will provide a forum for sharing experiences. Parental
participation is also encouraged through specific parental workshops
on the medical school application process and financial aid.
The program requires a minimum thirty-hour weekly commitment. The
student will be expected to attend fourteen hours of lecture per week
and spend at least six hours per week with their assigned mentor.
Participants in the program will be awarded a stipend at the end of
the six-week program. Program orientation is June 14, 2010 and the
program dates are June 18, 2010 to July 30, 2010.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Ø All students must be either a US citizen or a Permanent Resident.
Ø Students will be considered if they are from an
underrepresented group in medicine and/or have an economically
disadvantaged background.
Ø Must have completed at least their freshman year with at least
one year in science by the beginning of the program. (Sophomores? and
higher)
Ø Have a GPA of at least 2.5.
Ø 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 30, 2010
Please feel free to contact me at 718-430-2792 or [log in to unmask]
with any questions or concerns
Hope M. Spano
Administrator
Hispanic Center of Excellence
Jack and Pearl Resnick Campus
1300 Morris Park Avenue, Mazer 104
Bronx, New York 10461
Phone: (718) 430-2792
Fax: (718) 430-3729
Anne Sullivan
Pre Health Advisor
Career Services E Bldg L/L
656-3450
Appts can only be made by phone
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