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Mayo Clinic Native American Pathways Summer Program

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Sponsor
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Office for Education Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Deadlines
Mar 15, 2023
Purpose

The Mayo Clinic Native American Pathways Summer Program is a 5-week educational experience designed to prepare American Indian/Alaska Native undergraduate students for health careers. Participants will focus on developing skills and strategies for the medical school admissions process.

The 2023 session will be offered through distance learning from July 10 through August 11, 2023.

Activities will include:

  • MCAT preparation, including 66 hours of instruction, practice test, books and resources, and 1-1 coaching
  • Personal statement writing workshop
  • Mock interviews
  • Community informed clinical simulation activities and disparities case studies
  • Discussion panels with medical students, residents, attending physicians, and scientists
  • Exploration of ongoing bioethics and community engaged projects
  • Culturally based team building exercises
  • Mentoring and continued learning and engagement during the 2023-2024 academic year
Eligibility

American Indian/Alaska Native undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students who are MD or MD/PhD-seeking and preparing to enter medical school in the next two years are eligible to apply.

Geographic coverage
Nationwide
Amount of funding

The program is provided at no cost. Participants will receive a weekly stipend.

Application process
Tagged as
American Indian or Alaska Native · Culture and cultural competency · Health workforce education and training · Health workforce pipeline



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