Georgetown's ARCHES program

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 17:10:50 -0500

The Dean of Medical Education's Academy for Research, Clinical, and Health Equity Scholarship (ARCHES) is a six-week program for ten 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

Community Based Learning 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:

Dates: Wednesday, June 26 - Friday, August 9, 2019. Move out day is Saturday, August 10th.

Summer Stipend: $4,000 ($2,000 paid after the first 3 weeks - $2,000 paid conclusion of program)

Housing: On-Campus housing at Georgetown University - Same gender identity, suite style, double-occupancy rooms

Travel: Awarded up to $250 per student on a case by case basis by the Georgetown Office of Diversity & Inclusion

**NOTE** Students are responsible for their own meals/food costs (except for program event meals provided by ARCHES)

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

Complete program details may be found on the ARCHES website.

Applications are due by February 4, 2019 at 5 PM EST. Apply here! Learn more about the program from our 2018 Fellows!

For more information on GU ARCHES, please contact me via phone (202) 687-7320 or email gumedarches@georgetown.edu with the subject heading "GU ARCHES Question".

My hope is that you will share this information with your fellow students who would benefit from such an amazing opportunity, as well as apply! Our recruitment flyer can be found attached.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Kimberly Walker, MA
Director for Diversity and Inclusion

Georgetown University School of Medicine