The Dean of Medical Education's Inaugural Academy for Research, Clinical, and Health Equity Scholarship (ARCHES) is a six-week program for six undergraduate students who are rising juniors and seniors interested in pursuing medical studies. 

All students are encouraged to apply, including those from backgrounds underrepresented in the health professions and those who identify as first-generation college students. 

This program will engage selected participants in:

• Clinical experience
• Guided research
• Immersive service at Georgetown University
• Greater DC community on issues of health equity

GUSOM ARCHES aims to strengthen the research and clinical skills of promising undergraduate students and prepare them for successful matriculation into medical school.

Program Dates & Benefits:

Preference will be given to permanent residents of the District of Columbia (DC).

Complete program details may be found in the application.  

Applications are due by March 19th, 2017 at 5 PM EST. 

For more information on GU ARCHES, please contact Nickole Sharp, Director of Diversity and Inclusion in the School of Medicine at Georgetown University, via phone (202) 687-7320 or email Nickole.Sharp@georgetown.edu with the subject heading "GU ARCHES Question".