Healthcare Disparities Scholarship
Health Disparities Scholarship Heading link
The Department of Emergency Medicine has established the Health Disparities Scholarship for senior medical students considering a career in Emergency Medicine (EM). This scholarship program offers exposure to an academic EM training program at an institution dedicated to mitigating health disparities through research and practice. Participants will engage in hands-on experiences and gain valuable insights into various EM sub-specialty areas actively pursued at UIC, including:
- Health disparities research
- Toxicology
- Ultrasound (US)
- Social Emergency Medicine
- Education and Simulation (SIM)
- Resuscitation
- Health Policy and Administration
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Purpose
The program aims to mentor and empower students interested in Emergency Medicine, focusing on addressing health disparities. It seeks to enhance diversity in the medical field by offering a comprehensive experience in an academic Emergency Medicine department and residency training program.
Eligibility
Highly motivated fourth-year medical students with strong academic records and an interest or background in health disparities are encouraged to apply.
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Financial Support
4-Week Program: $1500
*Scholarship Funds will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the elective.
Examples of covered expenses include:
- airfare/travel to/from home location to UIC
- housing cost
Program dates Heading link
Please check back for scholarship dates in 2025.
Application Process Heading link
STEP 1: Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO)
Completed VSLO (formerly VSAS) application with all institutional requirements
STEP 2: UIC Application
Completed scholarship application application, including the following:
- Personal statement
- 2 references
- Current CV