Programs
- Academia De Padres
- Academic Summer Program Integrating Resources for Excellence
- Artifice Chicago
- ASPPH/CDC Public Health Fellowship Program
- ASPPH/EPA Fellowship
- Chicago Academic Medicine Program (CAMP 1)
- Chicago Academic Medicine Program (CAMP 2)
- Chicago Area Health and Medical Careers Program (CAHMCP)
- Chicago CHEC Program
- Chicago EYES (Educators and Youth Enjoy Science)
- Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Career and Technical Education (CTE)
- Collegiate Scholars Program
- Cultivating Health & Aging Researchers by Intergrating Science, Medicine and Aging (CHARISMA)
- Daniel Hale Williams Society
- Dentistry Annual Urban Health Program Open House
- Dentistry Post-Baccalaureate Admission Program (PAP)
- Dentistry Summer Dental Admission Test (DAT) Preparation
- Dentistry Summer Pre-Matriculation Program
- Discovering Healthcare Careers
- Diversity In Surgery Visiting Sub-Internship Program
- Diversity Scholars Program
- Early Opportunity Program
- Early Outreach Program
- E-Cademy
- ENpowered
- Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) Chicago
- Graduate Training Program in Breast Cancer Disparities
- Health Professionals Recruitment and Exposure Program (HPREP)
- Health Professionals Recruitment and Exposure Program (HPREP)- Loyola
- High School Pharmacy Camp
- High School Pharmacy Workshop
- Hispanic Center of Execellence
- Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD)
- INSPIRE
- Internal Medicine Summer Immersion Program
- Katz and Manne Research Institute Summer Scholars Program
- Latino Health Science Enrichment Program (LaHSEP 3)
- Latino Science Enrichment Program
- L@S Ganas Research Fellowship
- Medical/Dental Education Preparatory Program (MEDPREP)
- Medicina Academy Apprentice Program (MAAP
- MedSTEM Explorers
- MedSTEM Pathways
- Mentorship Program
- Mini Health Professions Program
- Neuroscience Early Stage Scientist Training Program
- NM GCM Grosvenor Discovery Program
- Northwestern University Cancer Undergraduate Research and Education Program (NU-CURE)
- NU DOCS
- Office of Diversity and Inclusion-- Pre-Matriculation Program
- One Summer Chicago
- P4 Physician Preparatory Pipeline Program
- Post-Baccalaureate Admissions Program
- Pre-Matriculation Program
- Public Health Scholarship Program
- Research and Education for the Advancement of Compassionate Health Care (REACH) Program
- researchSTART
- Rush Mini Medical Program
- SI Bridges to the Baccalaureate Program (SI Bridges)
- Sinai Youth Summer Employment
- SMASH Illinois
- SpHeres
- Summer Medical Research Training (SMaRT) Program
- Summer Pharmacy Institute
- Summer Pre-Matriculation Program
- Summer Programs in Biomedical Sciences for High School Students -STEM CAMP
- Summer Programs in Biomedical Sciences for High School Students (STEM CAMP)
- Summer Programs in Biomedical Sciences for High School Students -Summer Science Internship
- Summer Undergraduate REsearch Program on Health Disparities
- TEACH Research
- The Diversity Clerkship in Trauma Burn Care and Research
- The Pritzker School of Medicine Experience in Research (PSOMER)
- UHP Health Exploration Scholars (HES)
- UIC PUBH100 Health and the Public Course- Highschool/UIC Dual Enrollment
- UI Health CHAMPIONS
- Undergraduate Research Symposium
- UP On EHS
- Urban Health Club
- Urban Health Mentorship Program
- Urban Health Program (UHP) Preparing Scholars for Academic Success (PASS)
- Urban Medicine (UMed) Program
- Urban Pipeline Program (UPP)
- Visiting Student Elective Program for Students Underrepresented in Medicine
- Young Doctors Program
Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD)
University of Chicago - Biological Sciences
The IMSD (Initiative for Maximizing Student Development) supports research training, mentoring and educational activities of new graduate students, with the goal of enhancing the diversity of the biomedical, behavioral and clinical research workforce. It provides exposure to the biomedical and behavioral science community in a way that helps all students visualize future careers as well-trained, enthusiastic leaders in biomedical research who represent and will promote diversity in science.
Program Components
Time Periods
Early activities include a Summer Boot-Campâ€, then continue throughout the year !
Program Components
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Mentoring (e.g. pairing with current health profession student)
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Networking (with others who have similar health career interests)
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Professional skills development (e.g. teamwork, ethical conduct)
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Research experience (e.g. summer program)
Participants and Eligibility
Education Levels
Health Professions
Duration of Program
10-12 Weeks
Applications and Costs
Eligibility Criteria
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Racial or ethnic group membership
"Individuals from groups underrepresented in biomedicine, encompassing all relevant social, behavioral as well as health sciences, are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications are encouraged from any individuals with a demonstrated commitment to increase the full participation of underrepresented groups in biomedicine. African Americans/Black,American Indians and Alaska Natives, Hispanics/Latinos, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders "
Required Application Components
Graduate Applicant Form, Transcripts,GRE Scores, Letters of reference, past research experience, research interests, and career plans.
Contact Information
Contact
Dr. Laurie Risner, IMSD Program Administrator