Medicine Pathways for Advancing Tribal Healthcare (M-PATH)

Valerie Dobiesz, MD, MPH, FACEP
flip@partners.org
617.732.5069

The Medicine Pathways for Advancing Tribal Healthcare (M-PATH) is a year-long educational program designed to engage and support college students interested in pursuing a career as a physician caring for Indigenous and rural communities. The program includes quarterly virtual group meetings, individual meetings with faculty sponsors and mentors, and a 3 week on-site summer program in Boston at the Brigham and Women's Hospital.

The on-site portion of the program culminates in a presentation to Harvard Medical School students, staff, and faculty, while the off-site portion culminates with an end of year final reflection paper. On successful completion of the program, participants will receive a certificate and a letter of support from a program lead who is a Harvard Medical School faculty member.

Eligible applicants include youth age 18+, interested in becoming a physician serving Indigenous or rural communities, and currently enrolled in a college or university.

8 participants will be selected.

The program is provided at no cost to participants. Costs for student travel, transportation, lodging, and food will be covered during the Boston immersion portion of the program.

A link to the online application is available on the program website.