[UCM LIST: Healthprofadvising-l] WesternU D.R.E.A.M: A FREE enrichment program designed to promote diversity in physician careers

[Erica Robbins]

Message forwarded on behalf of Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific - NW:


Hello,



I'm currently an OMS1, first year, medical student at WesternU COMP-NW located in Lebanon, Oregon. At our medical school, we offer an outreach initiative called the D.R.E.A.M. Program to encourage underrepresented pre-med students to pursue a rewarding career in medicine, specifically as an osteopathic physician, to bridge the diversity gap, and to strengthen the patient-physician relationship in healthcare. D.R.E.A.M. stands for Diversity Recognized Emphasized & Assimilated into Medicine. This program is four-day experience that provides participants a sneak peek of what it's like to be in medical school through informative workshops (application process, finance, residency etc) and hands-on activities (suturing, clinical procedures, ultrasound, and osteopathic manipulative techniques).



I would like to invite students to apply to this program to make their dreams of becoming a physician into a closer reality! We don't charge our attendees, however they are responsible for their transportation and lodging if we are able to host it in-person. If we are unable to host in person, we will inform attendees at least a month before the start of the workshop and move all items to a virtual experience. Here is our website for more information about program requirements and the application process: https://comp-innovation.westernu.edu/dei/home/dream-program/.
D.R.E.A.M. | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)<https://comp-innovation.westernu.edu/dei/home/dream-program/>
Why did we D.R.E.A.M.? According to the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) diversity among the student body facilitates cultural competence in medical education.
comp-innovation.westernu.edu





Program Dates: Monday, August 1- August 3, 2022

Location: 200 Mullins Drive, Lebanon, OR 97355

(We plan to host the program in person this year but if University, state and county guidelines change we will pivot to a virtual experience over zoom)

Application Deadline: May 20, 2022





Thank you for your time! If you have any questions, you may reach us at DreamProgram at westernu.edu<mailto:DreamProgram at westernu.edu>

Sincerely,
Mira Patel
Western University of Health Sciences (COMP NW)
OMS 1, Class of 2025
mira.patel at westernu.edu<mailto:mira.patel at westernu.edu>


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