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<span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><a href="https://www.houstonmethodist.org/about-us/office-of-culture-and-engagement/bridge-to-medicine-and-research-program/" id="OWA7cc41429-a930-01fa-f6a3-a64305ef8124" class="OWAAutoLink" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>Bridge
to Medicine & Research Program</u></a></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; color: red;"><b>Deadline: June 1, 2026</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><a href="https://airtable.com/apptbjYkufl6s4qza/pagmzuXabssf9WrwJ/form" id="OWAec8d9f41-eb93-dd81-c0b7-19e021277307" class="OWAAutoLink" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>APPLICATION
LINK HERE</u></a></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">The<b> </b></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><a href="https://www.houstonmethodist.org/about-us/office-of-culture-and-engagement/bridge-to-medicine-and-research-program/" id="OWAd3809186-166f-14c9-5a88-d3b28f92a176" class="OWAAutoLink" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>Houston
Methodist Bridge to Medicine & Research Program </u></a></span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">is a paid, part-time (20 hours per week) pathway program designed for recent bachelor's level graduates seeking to strengthen their readiness for graduate or medical
school.<br>
This program supports individuals who are building their experience, skills and competitiveness for advanced degree programs through mentored research, clinical exposure, professional development and career exploration opportunities.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Benefits</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">• Choice of graduate or medical school pathways</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">• Participants are paired with a mentor based on their interests</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">• Strengthen graduate and medical school application materials, including CVs, personal statements and interview skills</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">• Receive structured professional development and career guidance from institutional experts</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">• Explore career pathways through observational experiences, tours and networking opportunities</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">• Build a competitive portfolio to support future applications to advanced degree programs </span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Eligibility </b></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">• Minimum GPA of 3.0<br>
• Completed bachelor's degree within the last 2 years<br>
• Authorized to work in the U.S. (U.S. citizens, permanent residents or individuals with valid work authorization, such as F-1, J-1, or EAD)</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Application Requirements</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">• Transcript (official or unofficial)<br>
• Resume<br>
• Essay questions <br>
• Letters of Recommendation (2) </span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><a href="https://airtable.com/apptbjYkufl6s4qza/pagmzuXabssf9WrwJ/form" id="OWA04096815-9fd1-81a5-b05f-006f72ff81b9" class="OWAAutoLink" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>The
application</u></a></span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> is a single-session form. Your file will not be available for review or editing after submission. We recommend making the following preparations before proceeding:</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">1. Have all personal information, resume, and transcript files ready for entry (PDF or MS doc).</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">2. Have two professional references with contact emails for your letters of recommendation.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">a. References will not receive form until application is submit.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">3. Have your essay question responses ready for entry (questions available on the program website).</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><a href="https://airtable.com/apptbjYkufl6s4qza/pagmzuXabssf9WrwJ/form" id="OWA2f4645ff-9ffe-d364-4f88-b11e314628a4" class="OWAAutoLink" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>APPLICATION
LINK HERE</u></a></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Who Should Apply?</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Recent graduates looking to build experience and strengthen their readiness for graduate or medical school. Students from the following academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply:<br>
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• Biology, chemistry, biochemistry<br>
• Engineering (biomedical, chemical, mechanical, etc.)<br>
• Computer science, data science, bioinformatics<br>
• Public health, Neuroscience, psychology<br>
• Health sciences or pre-health tracks</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>CONTACT</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">For more information about the program or the application process,</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">please email: </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><a href="mailto:Bridge2Medicine@houstonmethodist.org" id="OWA906d5218-5b07-16a1-0eaf-8c1eb5905021" class="OWAAutoLink" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>Bridge2Medicine@houstonmethodist.org</u></a></span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">713.441.3073 </span></p>
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