The Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine collaborates with UMR to provide an opportunity for current UMR students to connect with Mayo Clinic Medical School students.
Overview
Pre-Med Insight is a student-run initiative at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota which promotes early exploration in the field of medicine.
Undergraduate student interns partner with a Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine student mentor to receive guidance and encouragement on their pre-medical journey. Through this mutual mentorship program, both mentor and mentee develop critical life skills in leadership and intercultural communication, while building a supportive and long-lasting relationship.
Undergraduate student interns also engage in clinical and surgical simulations, small group projects and discussions, skill-building activities, and interdisciplinary interaction among peers, physicians, patients, faculty, staff and other professionals in the field. Other requirements include mentor-mentee interaction, small group community service project, and willingness to explore and challenge limits.
Program Calendar
The Pre-med Insight Program runs one academic calendar year beginning in the fall. There are five mandatory Saturday workshop sessions (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.). Transportation options for UMR students can be found here.
Key dates are:
- September 14 - Program application deadline *watch Raptor Report for changes
- Early November - exact date tbd - Session One
- Early December - exact date tbd - Session Two
- Late January - exact date tbd - Session Three
- Late February - exact date tbd - Session Four
- Late April - exact date tbd - Session Five
Participants
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine School Mentors: Current Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine School students with an interest in working with undergraduate students who have an interest in pursuing medicine. Mentors encourage and guide the mentees, providing them with information about life in Medical School as well as the process of application and matriculation.
Student Mentees: All pre-medical students are eligible to apply, students in UMR’s BSHS degree program who are planning to attend medical school are considered pre-medical students. Pre-medical students of African American, Native American, Hispanic/Latino American, Hmong American or another heritage underrepresented in medicine are strongly encouraged to participate. Individuals who are the first in their family to pursue a four-year college degree and/or those from low-income backgrounds are also strongly encouraged to apply.
Student Mentee Application
The application link is shared with UMR students via The Raptor Report (UMR’s weekly student e-newsletter).
How to Participate
- Step 1 – Complete Pre-med Insight Program application [for students]
- Step 2 – Watch your university email for information related to program acceptance.
Approximately 15-40 students participate each year.
Contact Bridget Tetteh-Batsa regarding your interest and inquiries about eligibility and participation.
