Programs

PRISM Outreach Program

Northwestern Medicine

Promoting Inner-City Youth in Science and Medicine (PRISM) encourages high school students in Chicago to explore science and medicine career opportunities through mentor-guided, interactive educational activities. Started by Northwestern University Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) students and maintained through our collaboration with the Northwestern Science Club and the Pedersen-McCormick Boys & Girls Club, the PRISM curriculum integrates science and medicine learning and provides students with mentorship on the many paths in science and medicine that they can pursue after high school. Students also have opportunities to participate in field trips to labs and hospitals.

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Program Components

Primary Areas of Focus
  • Academic preparation (e.g., increasing STEM knowledge
Desired Outcomes

Students will Northwestern University Medical Scientist Training Program. Students do a lab activity to help them learn about the system they discussed in the previous session. Students work in small groups with their mentors to come up with research questions about the epidemiology, treatment or current research surrounding the disease focus of the module.

Program Location

Settings: In-person

Timing

Duration: Sessions are held every other Tuesday (with breaks for Thanksgiving and winter break) from mid-September to late April.

Time periods: During the academic year

Program Components
  • Academic support (e.g. tutoring, progress monitoring)

Program Information

Education Levels
Health Professions

Program Location

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Eligibility Criteria and How to Apply

Eligibility Criteria
  • Academic
  • Educationally disadvantaged (e.g., first-generation college students)
Required Application Documents
  • Application Form

Contact Information

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