Mentoring future doctors

[skiracer123]

Are there any programs out there that mentor poor or URM high schoolers with the idea of preparing them for a career in medicine? I tried a google search, but didn't find much. Anyone know of a program like this?

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[Valinor]

If you are in california there is a program called CALMA that gives shadowing opertunities and the like, its mostly aimed at hispanics kids but, I see alot of other URMs and asians are in the program.

 

[skiracer123]

I'm actually out in new york. Anyone know any programs like this besides Mt. Sinai's?

 

[DarkChild]

hey - aside from the MSSM one, look in to NYU's HPREP:
http://endeavor.med.nyu.edu/student-org/balsa/hprep.html
i did that program way back (1996) it was pretty cool.
talk to your highschool college advisor - he/she might have more info.

 

[uofchopeful]

If you're interested in a program in Chicago, keep your eyes open for the recruiter from the Univeristy of Chicago. She is my sister, and she may be in your area soon. From what I hear, UofC's program will give you exposure to Loyola and Northwestern as well as Uof C's.