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Get paid to learn, see the world, and meet interesting people. What’s stopping you?

There are many programs, many tailored specifically for students of color, that you can take advantage of. From summer medical enrichment programs, year-long policy internships to Spanish immersion trips, the possibilities are endless. Let your interests light your path.

So why do them? Participating in programs is a great opportunity to show initiative, prove your academic interests, and increase you knowledge base. It is also a great way to meet other premeds of color. Trust me, you are not alone. Also, participating in programs at schools that you want to apply to can help you get your foot in the door. I can keep on trying to convince you, but I’ll give you the hard facts about one great program. 63% of students who participated in the Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (program sponsored by the AAMC targeting underrepresented minorities in medicine) and who applied to medical school were accepted.

The only thing stopping you now is not looking and applying to programs. They want students of color like you. Below are program search engines to get you started and a few links to great programs to take advantage of.

Program Search Engines

-doorsofopportunity.org-1000's of posted opportunities for students of color.
-e-Scholars- Federal programs for minority students.
-Health and Human Services Programs
-Centers of Disease Control Programs
-National Institutes of Health Research Programs- Programs for high school students, undergraduates, graduate students, and physicians.

 Postbac Program Search

-AAMC Postbac Search Tool

Post Baccaleareat Programs Tip!- Most schools have Postbaccalaureat programs that can prepare you for medical school. Some can be used as a pipeline opportunity for those that want to go to a specific medical school. This isn't always the case though. Examine the school's acceptance statistics to figure this out.

Examples of Programs

Undergraduate Programs
-Summer Medical Education Program
-Health Careers Opportunity Program
-Biomedical Research Apprentice Program at Washington University in St. Louis
-BRIDGES Program at the University of Washington
-Research Experience for Undergraduates at the University of Texas at El Paso
-Stanford Summer Research Program in Biomedical Sciences
-Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program at Cornell University
-University of Texas at Austin Undergraduate Research Program
High School Programs
-Stanford Medical Youth Science Program
-U-DOC Summer Program- at the University of Washington.		 Post Baccaleaureat Programs
-NIH Academy
-Other NIH Programs
-UCSF Post Baccaleareat Program

Must Know Tips!

-Programs you take advantage of do not have to be science based! What are your interests?
-At every school there is an office or website (Office of Diversity or advising) that compiles available program opportunities. Ask around and you will find it in no time.
-Every medical school and undergraduate institution has programs (medical enrichment, science, or MCAT prep programs) for students of color. Go the office of diversity near you for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

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