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. The one-month mentorship should be completed between June 1 and Dec. 1 of the year in which the award is provided.
Mentors are needed to assist the selected medical students with a one-month mentorship experience. The Academy hopes to recruit mentors from a variety of practice settings, including 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. Mentorships must be completed by Dec. 1.
The program's objective is to provide students with personal and hands-on exposure to dermatology by working with their mentors. The Academy hopes that participation in this program stimulates students' interest in dermatology as an obtainable career choice.
Please complete the online mentor application. Selected students who are interested in your location or setting might 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 essay describing the mentorship experience.
Please contact Marlene Rust with any program-related questions at (847) 240-1289 or e-mail mrust@aad.org.
