Underrepresented in Medicine Scholarship

Available through the North Florida Emergency Medicine Clerkship, HCA/GME Consortium Gainesville

Here at the North Florida Emergency Medicine Residency Program, we believe that having a diverse group of medical professionals who reflect our community leads to better patient outcomes. We understand that it is our responsibility to join the effort to combat the institutional racism within our society that has led to healthcare disparities for so many of our patients. To support this mission, we offer a scholarship to underrepresented students to help offset the cost of rotating away from home. Examples of underrepresented populations include, but are certainly not limited to, historically underrepresented ethnicities in medicine, those who may be socioeconomically or educationally disadvantaged, and any others whose backgrounds and/or experiences would bring diversity to our program. The scholarship is available for both our Emergency Medicine Clerkship and Ultrasound rotations. 

Details:

  • $2000 stipend as reimbursement for travel, housing, food, or other potential rotation-related expenses during the rotation month. We want to know how we can support you!
  • Students will have a mentor assigned to them to ensure success during the rotation and interview season
  • Practice interviews and coaching sessions
  • Guaranteed interview with our program
  • Students will receive an eSLOE or a ssSLOE which will highlight the receipt of this competitive scholarship

Eligibility:

  • MS4 students planning to pursue a career in Emergency Medicine
  • In good academic standing with your medical school and have passed USMLE Step I or COMLEX I
  • Have successfully completed clerkships in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Surgery
  • A member of a minority group traditionally underrepresented in medicine

Selection Criteria:

  • Interest in pursuing a career in Emergency Medicine in a community practice setting
  • Demonstrated interest in promoting health equity, diversity, and inclusion in medicine 

Application Process:

  • Complete a rotation application through Clinical Nexus to either of the North Florida EM rotations for visiting students (EM clerkship or ultrasoud)
  • Contact our coordinator, Kim Watkins ([email protected]). She will send you the application materials and answer any questions along the way 
  • Complete our short application form
  • Submit your CV
  • Submit letter of recommendation from an EM faculty member or mentor 
  • Submit a short personal essay (<500 words) about your goals, challenges, or perspectives on diversity and inclusion in medical education or Emergency Medicine. We want to get to know you and hear about your leadership goals, challenges you have faced as an underrepresented minority, the impact of current events on institutional racism and healthcare disparities, or any other particular topic you would like to share with us. Don’t forget to mention why you want to rotate with us!

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Please contact us with any questions. We can’t wait to meet you!

Kim Watkins, EM Residency Coordinator at [email protected]; 352-333-5168

Robyn Hoelle MD, EM Residency Program Director at [email protected]

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