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DEPARTMENT OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY HEAD & NECK SURGERY

Under-Represented in Medicine Visiting Medical Student Elective

Our department is seeking students starting their MS4 year who come from an Under-Represented in Medicine background and have demonstrated vision and commitment towards improving the health status of underserved communities. 

Students must display a genuine interest in exploring issues of social determinants of health, population medicine, and access to care as it pertains to Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 

Our aim is to increase access, opportunity, and mentorship for all medical students entering the healthcare workforce and to promote interest in academic medicine.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Four-Week Elective

Two $2000 Stipends Available

DEADLINE TO APPLY: March 15, 2025

2025 ELECTIVE DATES

July 7 - Aug. 1
Aug. 4 - Aug. 29
Sept. 1 - Sept. 26
Sep. 29 - Oct. 24
Oct. 27 -  Nov. 21

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AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Live Accordion

Who is Eligible to participate?

  • U.S. citizens
  • Economically disadvantaged or of a low socio-economic status (SES) or from a community underserved in medicine.
  • Enrollment as a 4th year medical student or DO equivalent, at an LCME-accredited institution at the time of elective. Must have completed core rotations.
  • Demonstrates commitment to improving the health status of all patient populations.
  • A passing Step 1 score is required with no prior failures.