Programs

Diversity In Surgery Visiting Sub-Internship Program

Loyola University- Department of Surgery

Loyola University Medical Center’s Department of Surgery offers an annual Diversity in Surgery Visiting Sub-Internship Program. This program is intended to encourage medical students from racial and ethnic groups that are underrepresented in medicine to consider pursuing a career in academic surgery. The program will also familiarize the student with the training, research, and leadership opportunities available at Loyola University. Loyola University Medical Center serves a diverse patient population and is a major referral center in the Chicago metropolitan area for the surgical management of complex conditions.

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Program Components

Program Location

Settings: In-person

County: Cook County / Chicago, IL

In-person location: Loyola University Campus

Timing

Duration: 4 weeks

Program Components
  • Academic support (e.g. tutoring, progress monitoring)
    Meet with Program Director- Mid-rotation meeting for advising
  • Mentoring (e.g. pairing with current health profession student)
    Faculty Mentorship- Discuss career strategies Chair of Surgery meeting- Learn about the Department, receive surgical mentorship
  • Networking (with others who have similar health career interests)
    Social Event- Network with residents

Program Information

Education Levels
Health Professions

Eligibility Criteria and How to Apply

Eligibility Criteria
  • Academic
  • Underrepresented racial and/or ethnic background
    African American/Black, Hispanic/Latinx, American Indian/Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Required Application Documents

Financial Assistance

This program will provide up to two awards annually with a stipend of up to $2500 to help defer the costs of travel, lodging and incidental expenses.

Contact Information

Mary Plummer
Email: mary.plummer@luhs.org

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