URIM Visiting Student Scholarship

As part of our mission to advance patient care and education, we understand the significance of exploring DEI-related challenges and opportunities in emergency medicine. By investing in residents who are passionate about driving positive change in this realm, we aim to empower future leaders to tackle complex issues and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of healthcare equity.

This funding opportunity not only provides financial support but also serves as a testament to our unwavering dedication to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where all voices are heard and valued. We encourage interested residents to seize this opportunity to make a difference and propel our mission forward.

Medical students enrolled in their 4th year of an LCME accredited school of medicine. The student should identify an unrepresented minority in medicine. This would include, but is not limited to, Black or Indigenous person of color (including African or Caribbean, Latinx, Native Americans, Asian, Middle Eastern, Indian, and Pacific Island heritage) and students from the LGBTQ community.

• 1000 scholarship per year for travel, lodging, and other expenses
• Exposure to patient-care in a level I trauma center with a strong emphasis in medical, surgical, cardiac and pediatric intensive care
• Autonomy in patient-care with direct faculty and senior resident supervision
• Mentorship specifically tailored to the goals of the medical student on rotation
• Career advising for entry into the match
• Focused didactics in emergency medicine core content
• Mid-clerkship sit down with the clerkship director and PD

All interested students must apply via VSAS in addition to the URM application. No minimum USMLE/COMLEX score required.

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis starting April 11, 2022.

• Apply to VSAS, school code: 215061
• Available rotation dates
  • July 5 - July 31, 2022
  • August 1 - 28, 2022
  • August 29 - September 25, 2022
• Submit e-mail of interest to Takesha Shelton, clerkship coordinator, at: Takesha.Shelton@corewellhealth.org
• Include a brief personal statement (500 word max) describing how your experiences as a minority in medicine will influence how you plan to advocate for diverse patient populations in the emergency department