Virtual Pediatric Experience

Goal

To create a virtual visiting “experience” for fourth-year medical students underrepresented in medicine (who are unable to participate in a visiting pediatric elective at Duke). The virtual 2-week rotation will offer a curriculum to prepare students for health equity advocacy, community health engagement, community engaged research during residency, and opportunities to engage with our Duke pediatric community.

Rotations

• August 21- September 1, 2023
• September 11 - September 22, 2023
• October 2 - October 13, 2023
• November 6 - November 17, 2023

Eligibility

Applicants should:

• Be full-time, fourth year medical students underrepresented in medicine, in good standing at a United States MD or DO medical school program
• Have completed core clinical clerkships prior to participating
• Have a record of good academic standing
• Have passed USMLE Step 1

Unique Program Aspects

During the 2-week rotation, students will:

• Participate in weekly teaching sessions, including:
  • Resident as teacher best practices (learn from a resident)
  • General Pediatrics/Specialty topics
  • Community health initiatives at Duke, community-engaged research, health equity (focused on advocacy and implicit bias
• Participate in several Duke educational experiences each week, including:
  • Resident AM report
  • Student only AM report
  • Fellow’s research conference
  • Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds
  • Department of Pediatric Chair’s conference
  • Department of Pediatrics Faculty Research presentations
• Meet with current faculty/fellows in fields of the students’ choosing--includes meeting with faculty and residents involved in community health initiatives and community health research
• Attend virtual “Happy Hour” with current Duke residents / Resident Diversity Committee
• Meet one-on-one with Duke Pediatrics / Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program leadership
• Meet with Department of Pediatrics Diversity leadership to gain awareness about efforts to support those underrepresented in medicine
• Attend educational sessions and discussions on health equity (focused on advocacy), implicit bias, Duke community health initiatives, Duke faculty-led community engaged research, and more about Duke and Durham

How to Apply

The rotation will take place on a monthly basis from August to November, with groups of 4-6 students participating each month. A brief application will require a statement of interest, unofficial transcript, and attestation of passing Step 1. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, although those wishing to participate in August must submit their materials by 06/30/2023. Please submit your application with preference of dates to the UME director samrat.das@duke.edu.

Please note, this rotation will not qualify for academic credit through Duke. A limited number of merit-based scholarships of $500.00 will be provided to qualified students.

Example Schedule