A Day in the Life of a Med Student Virtual Panel

Join us on November 20, 6:00 - 7:00 PM, for a panel discussion of the stages of medical education, featuring Barnard alums who are currently in medical school! Panelists will discuss their paths to medicine as well as lessons they have learned as they've embarked on medical school curricula. Register here.

Confirmed panelists include:

• Julia Baran '20, second-year MD student at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
• Emma Breber '22, first-year MD student at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
• Ariana Carranza '22, first-year MD student at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
• Michaela Davis-Pedlar '23, first-year MD student at Weill Cornell Medical College
• Hajirah Gumanneh '20, fourth-year MD student at Weill Cornell Medical College
• Sarah Jinich '19, fourth-year MD student at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
• Yael Kahn '16, fourth-year MD student at George Washington University School of Medicine
• Nya Sandeford '21, second-year MD student at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
• Alice Sardarian '21, fourth-year MD student at F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine at Uniformed Services University
• Karolina Szenkiel '22, first-year MD/PhD student at the University of Rochester School of Medicine
• Jasmine Wang '23, first-year MD student at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Weill Cornell Medical College Travelers Summer Research Fellowship (T-SRF).

In the summer of 2025, the Weill Cornell Medical College will mount the 57th season of the Travelers Summer Research Fellowship (T-SRF). T-SRF is a seven-week experiential research program for junior or senior premedical students from diverse backgrounds who are committed a career in medicine and who have a demonstrated commitment to working with underserved populations. The program is designed to enhance a participant’s eligibility for medical school and is described comprehensively outlined in the attached brochure, including the application process. The program provides an opportunity for the student to execute a research project under the supervision/mentorship of a seasoned WCM faculty member while exposing participants to near peer mentorship, clinical faculty from a variety of specialties, as well as public health and clinical topics in medicine, particularly those that impact underserved and minority populations.

Additional information about the program, application instructions, and online application can also be found at: http://weill.cornell.edu/education/programs/tra_sum_res.html 

The application to the summer program is now open and the deadline to apply is February 1st, 2025.

Summer Opportunity: SHPEP Application Open

 

The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) National Program Office is excited to announce that the applications for SHPEP and the Minority Serving Institution Pathway Initiative (MSIPI) for 2025 are now open! This year's application includes MSIPI, an AAMC-funded initiative integrated into the SHPEP application process. By completing a single application, students can apply to up to three SHPEP and MSIPI sites. All sites accept first and second-year college students; please see the links for additional eligibility requirements and information.    MSIPI is an innovative 5-week program designed to expand access to health professions for students at Minority Serving Institutions. With a blend of virtual and in-person programming, MSIPI offers tailored support for students participating at either a Native American-Serving Nontribal Institution (NASNTI) or a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Through this unique experience, students engage in culturally enriched programming that honors the rich heritage and values of Native American and African American communities.   New this year: SHPEP is expanding eligibility to include college juniors! If you are interested in a career in the health professions and have earned no more than 90 credits (excluding AP and IB credits, but including dual enrollment), you can now apply!   Please note that only two SHPEP Program Sites will be accepting juniors for this cycle: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Western University of Health Sciences Participants in SHPEP and MSIPI will benefit from: Housing, meals, a stipend, and travel assistance. Guidance from current admissions deans, health professionals, students, and SHPEP alumni to help them navigate their career paths. While curricula and program dates may vary by site, SHPEP and MSIPI offer a range of academic and career experiences, such as: Academic enrichment in basic sciences and quantitative topics. Learning and study skills development, focusing on individual and group learning techniques. Clinical exposure through small-group rotations in healthcare settings, simulation experiences, and seminars. Career development sessions on health professions and the admissions process, along with the creation of an education plan. A financial literacy and planning workshop covering financial principles and management strategies. A health policy seminar series that discusses current health policy issues, the policymaking process, healthcare financing, and social determinants of health. An introduction to interprofessional education, emphasizing effective collaboration across health professions. The application submission deadline for SHPEP and MSIPI is February 5, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Additionally, all application materials, including one letter of recommendation and official transcript(s), must be postmarked/time-stamped by February 5, 2025. Please note that application materials postmarked by the deadline will be processed by the National Program Office, even if those materials arrive after the deadline. As a reminder, it can take up to 10 business days to process application materials once they are received by the National Program Office.   For questions, reach out to shpep@aamc.org or call toll-free at 1 (866) 587-6337.