Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University

Applications Open: Monday, March 25th, 2019
Deadline to Apply: Monday, May 1st , 2019

M.I.N.D.S is a 6-week paid internship for underrepresented high school juniors and seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine. Interns will learn about different medical professions, health disparities in New Jersey, and the social determinants of health.

Accepted interns will receive:

• $1, 200 stipend
• CPR/BLS and Narcan Certification
• SAT Prep for 1 year
• Hands on experience in a hospital setting
• Field trips to community organizations, universities, and more

Eligible Candidates:

• Must begin their junior or senior year in September 2019
• Must identify as African American, Latinos/Hispanic American, and Native American (American Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian), first generation, OR financially disadvantaged
• Must complete an application
• Must submit an unofficial transcript with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Must provide 1 recommendation letter from a teacher, principal, guidance counselor, or community leader
• Must submit a 500 word essay that answers the prompt, "Why are you interested in pursuing a career in medicine?"

Competitive applicants will be scheduled for an in-person interview. Accepted applicants will be notified by June 3rd.

Statistics from the 2018 Application Pool:

• 263 students applied
• 76.8% of applicants earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher
• 72 different high schools were represented
• 84% of applicants identified as female, 16% of applicants identified as male
• http://www.shu.edu/medicine/diversity-equity/high-school-students.cfm