HEALTHY AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
APPLICATION (MS Word): HAPApplication
Mentoring in Medicine, Inc. (MIM) – CA Chapter
Healthy Ambassador Program
The mission of MIM- CA is to increase the presence of underrepresented healthcare professionals through mentorship, career exposure and leadership development.
Purpose of Program and Description
MIM – CA Chapter’s Healthy Ambassador Program (HAP) is an eight (8) month program where college students are educated on a variety of health topics including diabetes, nutrition, CPR and disaster planning. In return, HAP students are given the opportunity to share their knowledge with younger students through workshops in elementary and high schools across the bay.
The purpose of the healthy ambassador program is to promote leadership development and tiered mentorship through raising awareness about health inequities that disproportionately affect students’ communities. Please visit the website at www.medicalmentor.org to learn more about MIM and what this organization has to offer.
How to Apply
Please email application to mentoringinmedicine@gmail.com. However you may also mail applications to: 810 Clay Street, Oakland, CA 94607 or fax to: 510-225-2502
Important Dates
October 15th : HAP Application DUE
October 22nd : Students NOTIFIED of program acceptance
October 29th : Mandatory orientation at Highland Hospital in Oakland, CA
Contact
Any questions regarding the internship can be directed to Nelly Gonzalez, program coordinator, at mentoringinmedicine@gmail.com or (510) 355-8127 (Office Number)
Program Duration and Requirements
Students that are accepted are required to participate for the entire length of the program (October 2010–April 2011).
High School, College, and Post-Bac Students are welcome to apply
Requirements
Minimum requirements for applicants:
Interest in a career in health
- Disadvantaged or underrepresented background
- Commit 4-8 hours a month to MIM’s HAP program
- Facilitate at least TWO (2) workshops for K-12 students in Spring 2011
- Attend orientation on October 29th , 2010
- Attend monthly meetings
- No more than TWO (2) excused absences
- Attend graduation on Friday April 29, 2011
While not initially required, you will be asked to provide unofficial transcripts and a resume, so please have an updated version of both.