Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital has announced it is now accepting college students to participate in this year's Future Physicians Program. This program gives its participants an in-depth look into a medical career and hopes to inspire students to pursue this rewarding field. This summer program allows undergraduate pre-medicine students to shadow physicians and advanced practice clinicians for a well-rounded experience. Upon program completion, participants are expected to gain over 150 hours of shadowing experience and earn a $1,500 stipend.
To apply, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Current enrollment 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.
- Be available for orientation on June 4, 2025, and for the graduation ceremony on July 29, 2025
The dates for the Future Physicians Program 2024 are:
- June 9 – June 13 Week #1
- June 16 – June 20 Week #2
- June 17 – June 21 Week #3
- Holiday Break
- July 7 – July 11 Week #4
- July 14 – July 18 Week #5
- July 21 – July 25 Week #6
Online application attachments must include the following:
- Resume
- Current college transcript (high school transcript if entering the first year of college)
- 250-word essay – Describe how specific aspects of Mercy Health’s core values align with your professional goals and personal attributes
- Two letters of reference; one must be from a professor or teaching assistant.
To apply, please email all application documents to chines@mercy.com. The application deadline is April 3, 2025, at noon CST. Applicants will be notified of the decision by April 10, 2025.