Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital seeks college students to participate in this year's Future Physicians Program. This program gives its participants an in-depth look into a career in medicine and hopes to inspire students to pursue this rewarding field. This summer program allows undergraduate, pre-medicine students to shadow physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and other providers for a well-rounded experience, and those who complete the program will be awarded a $500 scholarship.
In order to apply, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with a concentrated focus on pre-medicine
- Maintain a 3.5 GPA – please provide a copy of your current college transcript
- Provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination OR be willing to receive your COVID-19 vaccination at Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital
- Be available for orientation on June 12, 2023 and July 21, 2023 for graduation ceremony
The dates for the Future Physicians Program 2023 are:
June 12 – June 16 Week #1
June 19 – June 23 Week #2
June 26 – June 30 Week #3
July 10 – July 14 Week #4
July 17 – July 21 Week #5
Online application attachments must include:
- Resume
- 250-word essay - using Mercy Health’s core values, write an essay on how you have seen these values demonstrated through your work and/or educational pursuits (mercy.com/about-us/mission/mission-values-promise)
- Two letters of reference, one must be from a professor or TA
To apply, please email all application documents to Christopher Hines at chines@mercy.com. The deadline to apply is April 6, 2023, at 12:00 PM CST. Applicants will be notified of decision prior to April 13, 2023.