MedSTEM Explorers

IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE:

In light of the developments with COVID-19, we want to keep you informed about our plans for this summer. At this time, decisions have been made to continue the MedSTEM Explorers and MedSTEM Pathways virtually this summer. If you have any questions about this change, please contact us at [email protected].

What is MedSTEM Explorers?

MedSTEM Explorers is a 6-week exploratory summer program at Rush University Medical Center for high school underclassmen in Chicago. Students will spend 16 hours per week in class exploring careers in STEM and healthcare, developing academic and workforce skills, and researching real-world health issues in their Chicago communities. Successful students from MedSTEM Explorers will be highly considered for the MedSTEM Pathways internship program.

Program Information

Description

Students will engage in hands-on learning to strengthen communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. In addition to skills development for higher education and careers, students will have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized credentials. By integrating technical knowledge and social-emotional learning, MedSTEM Exploeres leverages experiential learning for self-efficacy, job readiness, and leadership in the STEM and healthcare fields.

The program will run for 6 weeks in the summer, from June 29, 2021 to August 6, 2021. Students will take classes from 8:30am - 4:30pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Rush University Medical Center. Students must be able to attend the entire program.

Requirements

Rising Sophomore by Summer 2021

Chicago resident

Minimum 2.5 weighted GPA

90% Attendance Record

Preference is given to students with any of the following qualifications:

Richard T. Crane Medical Prep High School student
Benito Juarez Community Academy student
Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy student
Michele Clark Magnet High School student
North-Grand High School Student
Resident of one of our Anchor Mission communities (60607, 60608, 60612, 60622, 60624, 60639, 60644, 60647, 60651, 60302, 60303, 60305)

Important Dates

Applications Open Jan 25 ,2021 at NOON

Download the brochure here.

Program Benefits

Career Exploration

Students will be able to explore careers through workshop, research, and discussions about their chosen fields with real professionals.

College Readiness

Students will gain valuable knowledge about their match schools, FAFSA, students loans, student resources, available scholarships, graduate school, and other financial literacy knowledge to gain their degree quickly and efficiently.

Workforce Skills Development

Students will attend courses and training that help promote vital work ethics and professionalism skills encouraging a competent, safe, and reliable worker.

Networking

Connect with students from west-side Chicago communities schools that surround the Rush University Medical Center.