Underrepresented in Medicine Scholarship Program for Visiting Students

Henry Ford Health has a long-standing and deep-rooted commitment to diversity in our workforce, research and educational programs. In the Department of Emergency Medicine, we believe that this commitment to diversity both strengthens our community and ensures delivery of the highest quality patient care. We encourage inclusion of all, including those who are historically underrepresented in medicine, such as racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQI-identified or gender nonconforming individuals, individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, and those with special needs.

The Emergency Medicine Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is pleased to sponsor a scholarship program to support underrepresented in medicine medical students who have an interest in emergency medicine. The scholarship will provide recipients $1500 to be used for travel, lodging and other expenses associated with participating in the 4th year visiting clerkship.

Awardees will participate in the Henry Ford Hospital visiting clerkship in emergency medicine. This experience includes clinical shifts, didactics, simulation, journal club and the opportunity to develop mentoring relationships with attending physicians and residents.

Prerequisites

4th year medical student at accredited U.S. allopathic and osteopathic medical schools who plan to apply to an emergency medicine residency.

Good standing at their medical school, with completion of all their required core-clerkships prior to the rotation.

Students must also identify as a member of a group that is underrepresented in medicine.

Application Requirements

• A complete HFH EM Underrepresented in Medicine Scholarship Program application.
• A complete VSLO/VSAS application with all institutional requirements.

Please complete the HFH EM Underrepresented in Medicine Scholarship Program application as soon as possible, and do not wait for the VSLO/VSAS application to open. The current scholarship application deadline and the anticipated date that Henry Ford Hospital VSLO/VSAS opens will be posted on the scholarship application itself. If you have any questions about the application process please contact:

Dr. Jason Folt
EM Program Director
Henry Ford Hospital
Department of Emergency Medicine
2799 West Grand Boulevard, CFP 259
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 916-1553