CLINICAL EXPOSURE & SHADOWING PROGRAM

Application: CEP Application

Mentoring in Medicine, Inc. (MIM) – CA Chapter
Clinical Exposure Program at Highland Hospital

The mission of MIM- CA is to increase the presence of underrepresented healthcare professionals through mentorship, career exposure and leadership development.

Purpose of CEP Program

MIM – CA Chapter’s Clinical Exposure Program (CEP) is a six (6) month program where College students are immersed into

  • Direct patient observation
  • Attend monthly journal clubs
  • Attend skill/leadership development seminars
  • Present patient summaries, and
  • Meet a broad network of health professionals.

Additionally, CEP students have the opportunity to share their knowledge with younger students, receive one-on-one career advising with a physician, and can be directed to research opportunities.

Purpose of Internship

The purpose of the shadow program is to expose disadvantaged undergraduate student to a variety of experiences in the acute health care setting at an academic medical center. Mentoring in Medicine partners with local health pipeline programs, Highland Hospital’s Emergency Department, and other private/public clinics. Please visit the website at www.medicalmentor.org to learn more about MIM and what this organization has to offer.

How 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 CEP program
  • Attend orientation in November 9th 2010
  • Attend monthly meetings, peer mentorship meetings, & advising sessions
  • –no more than TWO (2) excused absences
  • Attend and present at 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.

Important Dates

October 1st: CEP Application DUE

October 22nd: Students NOTIFIED of program acceptance

November 9th, 2010: Mandatory orientation at Highland Hospital in Oakland, CA

Program Duration and Requirements

Students that are accepted are required to participate for the entire length of the program (November 2010 -–April 2011).

Contact

Any questions regarding the internship can be directed to Nelly Gonzalez, program coordinator, at mentoringinmedicine@gmail.com or (510) 355 8127 (Office number)