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
Week 1 | Week 2 | |
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Monday |
Overview of the Rotation (7:00-8:00am) Resident Morning Report (8:00-8:45am) Virtual Ward Rounds (9:00-11:00am) |
Resident Morning Report (8:00-8:45am) Virtual Ward Rounds (9:00-11:00am) Meet with Residency Director (3:00-4:00pm) |
Tuesday |
Grand Rounds (8:00-9:00am) Session with Resident in RATs rotation (2:00-3:00pm) Fellow Research Conference (4:00-5:30pm) |
Grand Rounds (8:00-9:00am) Session with Resident in RATs rotation (2:00-3:00pm) Coffee chat with a Resident (4:00-5:00pm) |
Wednesday |
Resident Morning Report (8:00-8:45am) Weekly teaching Session* (2.00-3.00pm) Meet with Peds Faculty engaged in community health research (5:00-6:00pm) |
Resident Morning Report (8:00-8:45am) Weekly teaching Session* (2.00-3.00pm) Meet with Peds Faculty engaged in community outreach activities (5:00-6:00pm) |
Thursday |
Resident Morning Report (8:00-8:45am) Virtual Ward Rounds (9:00-11:00am) Session on Health Equity Advocacy (3:00-4:00pm) Meet with Peds residency diversity committee (5:00-6:00pm) |
Resident Morning Report (8:00-8:45 am) Virtual Ward Rounds (9:00-11:00am) Coffee chat with Peds Faculty based on area of interest (3:00-4:00pm) Meet with Peds Diversity Office Chair (3:30-4:30pm) |
Friday |
Student only Morning Report (8:00-8:45am) Chair’s conference (12:00-1:00pm) Session about Duke and Durham (2:00-3:00pm) |
Student only Morning Report (8:00-8:45 am) Faculty research presentation (12:00-1:00pm) Virtual Happy Hour (with residents) 5:00pm |