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 Dec. 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 Dec. 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's 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 it to the AAD Diversity Mentorship Program at (847) 330-1120. Selected students who are interested in your location or setting may be contacting you directly regarding your individual interest and possible scheduling preferences.
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.
Mail mentor application form to:
Diversity Mentorship Program
American Academy of Dermatology Association
930 E. Woodfield Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60173-4729
Please contact Amy Papoccia with any program-related questions at (847) 240-1805 or e-mail apapoccia@aad.org.
