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Overview:

We welcome medical students from all backgrounds that are motivated to engage with underserved communities. This program focuses on fourth year medical students who are from groups underrepresented in medicine and/or have a dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and underserved communities.

Experience our pediatric residency program at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (UMMMSM) with an enriching four-week clerkship to grow and build your professional network while experiencing working with a patient population - that reflects the culture of South Florida and Miami. Selected students will rotate through UMiami/Holtz electives, connect with a resident mentor, be paired with a faculty advisor, as well as attend unique experiences within the Office of Belonging and Exclusive Excellence. While learning about our community, the applicants will examine their potential fit within our division for the continuation of their medical training and professional development. 

 

Course Design:

Unique experiences can also be crafted to meet the visiting student’s interests. The rotation is only offered in 4-week blocks. Additional details:

• Each student will have an assigned resident mentor and faculty advisor to assist with connecting with the greater Miami area.

• Experience first-hand the collegial atmosphere within or program, while having an enriching educational experience in a diverse city.

• Rotate with one of a variety of available subspecialty services, which include a combination of consult and outpatient responsibilities.

• Meet with our Chair of Pediatrics, Program Director and Associate Program Director; our Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and or representative; and faculty engaged in clinical and/or academic work in area(s) of particular interest to the applicant.

• Visiting student will be invited to participate in various inclusion activities at UMMSM. 

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Visiting Electives may include:

Adolescent Medicine

Pediatric Cardiology

Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Pediatric Nephrology

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Pediatric Pulmonology

Child Protection Team

Neonatology

Pediatric Mobile Clinic and more!

Please check VLSO for the most up

to date list of electives

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Available Dates

July 7 to August 1 (Block 1)

August 4 to August 29 (Block 2)

September 1 to September 25 (Block 3)

September 29 to October 24 (Block 4)

 

Award

One scholarship award per applicant in the amount of $3000 will be awarded. This funding is intended to offset the cost of travel, housing and living expenses. A partial award will be considered for local South Florida students. The award will be disbursed after the first week of the rotation.

 

Eligibility Requirements:

 

To be eligible to apply, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Historically excluded students who are disproportionately underrepresented in medicine which include: African American, Latino-Hispanic, American Indian/Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander AND/OR students from economically or educationally disinvested backgrounds (such as first-generation, single parent or low-income household) AND/OR have an interest in serving a diverse community

• US citizen, US permanent resident, or DACA recipient

• Completed core Pediatrics clerkship

• Is a 4th year medical student at a U.S Medical School

• Completed and passed USMLE Step 1 or COMPLEX Level 1

 

Application Process

 

• Submit an application through AAMC's VSLO (Visiting Student Learning Opportunities) for pediatric electives at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. You may apply for any pediatric electives. You will need two 2-week electives or one 4-week elective to qualify for the full scholarship.  

• Complete the supplemental application here: https://umiami.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2h4eMZocJgCpQbA

• Applications are due May 5th and the recipients will be notified by May 19th.

 

Please contact Dr. Gabrielle Fisher at gfisher@med.miami.edu or Dr. Shani Jones at s.jones15@med.miami.edu with any questions.