Pathways Pillar Team
Dr. Gail Kerr, Dr. Maura Iversen, Dr. Eli Miloslavsky, Dr. Renato Ferrandiz-Espadin, Ms. Sciaska Ulysse, and Mr. Tyler Green
Goal
The goal of Pillar 2 will be to develop a virtual clearinghouse of opportunities for individuals with disabilities, first generation/low income college and medical students, individuals from under-resourced communities, and outreach across different geographic areas (e.g., rural and medically underserved communities) at different educational stages that provide exposure to pediatric and adult rheumatology, advanced practice provider (APP), and allied health professional (AHP) workforces.
Strategies to Achieve Goal
- Embed rheumatology-specific components in existing pathway programs
- Implement new pathway programs addressing unmet needs
Toolkits
Medical Student and Resident Elective Rotations Guidance (PDF)
How to build a CV
Interviewing Tips (Do’s and Don’t’s)
Resources
- Students and Residents: Please join the American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/ Association of Rheumatology Professionals (ARP) Community.
- The programs and resources listed are primarily meant to target undergraduate and medical students. Although the portal directs to the Harvard site, programs are affiliated with a variety of other organizations. These programs generally prioritize medical and/or research exposure for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- The program’s mission is to inspire and provide opportunities to students from under-resourced backgrounds in science, public health, or medicine – specialty-specific programs. Program opportunities prioritize high school and undergraduate students. The application mandates the pre-requisite enrollment in a summer program (listed on the website).
- The annual program identifies five students interested in healthcare professions for exposure to research opportunities and mentorship of surgeons and other professionals. The program duration is eight weeks which includes mentored research project involving teams of undergraduates and medical students.
- Identifies fourth year medical students from under-resourced backgrounds or with demonstrated commitment to under-resourced or rural areas for clinical electives for exposure to academic training program.
- This eight-week program offered to first-year medical students from Meharry Medical College, Morehouse School of Medicine, Ponce School of Medicine, San Juan Bautista School of Medicine, Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine, and University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. The program prioritizes the development of medical and professional skills through mentorship from Yale faculty members from various research fields.
