Inova Children’s Hospital Visiting Elective for Students Underrepresented in Medicine
Program Description
Inova Children’s Hospital values diversity and inclusion not only in our patients but also in our students, residents, and faculty. We are committed to expanding racial and ethnic diversity amongst our providers to reflect the broader community we serve. In order to reach this commitment, we are pleased to announce the Inova Children’s Hospital Visiting Elective for Students Underrepresented in Medicine. This elective will allow 4th year medical students to serve as acting interns on either a general pediatric ward or pediatric intensive care unit for 4 week rotations. Students will have the opportunity to care for a wide variety of patients at a busy tertiary care facility as well as participate in the educational activities provided to the house staff. Students will also have the opportunity to meet with the residency program director and will be invited to interview for our pediatric residency program.
A stipend of up to $2500 will be provided to cover the cost of application fees, travel, housing, and meals. This program will be open to individuals from backgrounds Underrepresented in Medicine including Black (African/African American), Latino/Hispanic, Native American, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander. Applicants must be currently enrolled at an LCME accredited medical school. Applications will be considered based on merit, availability of stipend funds, and availability of open elective space between July and November of 2019. Visiting students must follow the VCU School of Medicine Inova Campus academic calendar.
The available dates for the elective are:
7/8/19 – 8/4/19
8/5/19 – 9/1/19
9/3/19 – 9/29/19
9/30/19 – 10/27/19
10/28/19 – 11/24/19
Application Requirements
Completed VSAS application at https://apps.aamc.org/vsas
Official medical school transcript
Curriculum Vitae
Completed supplemental application form
Brief statement discussing interest in this elective and the importance of diversity in medicine
The application deadline is May 31st, 2019. Download the application form. Applications will be reviewed by members of the Pediatric Residency Committee on Diversity. Applicants will be notified within one month of receipt of completed application packets.