Diversity Medical Student Mentorship: Information for Mentors
The American Academy of Dermatology invites members to participate as mentors in its Diversity Mentorship Program. The program is open to first, second, third and fourth-year medical students from ethnically and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds who are interested in learning more about dermatology as a medical specialty by participating in the Academy's annual Diversity Mentorship Program. The one-month mentorship should be completed between June 1 and December 1 of the year in which the award is provided.
Program Description
Mentors are needed to assist the selected medical students with a one-month (mentorships must be completed by December 1) mentorship experience. The Academy hopes to recruit mentors from a variety of practice settings - private practice, research, etc. It is requested that the student-applicants secure a mentor prior to application. The AAD provides a listing of possible mentors to award recipients to assist them in the selection process. Selected participants will receive a $1,500 grant.
Purpose
The program objective is to provide students with personal and hands-on exposure to dermatology by working with a mentor. The Academy hopes that participation in this program stimulates interest in dermatology as a pursuable and obtainable career choice for diverse students.
How to Volunteer to be a Mentor
Complete the mentor application form and fax to the AAD Diversity Mentorship Program at (847) 330-1120. Selected students, interested in your location or setting, may be contacting you directly regarding your individual interest and possible scheduling preferences.
Any questions? Contact Amy Papoccia at 847-240-1805 or email apapoccia@aad.org.
Mail Mentor Application form to:
Diversity Mentorship Program
American Academy of Dermatology Association
930 E. Woodfield Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60173-4729
The grant winners will be announced by April 30. Upon completion of the mentorship, the student is required to submit a one-page summary describing the mentorship experience.