Resources for Students

As an initiative of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the Aspiring Physicians & Research Scientists Conference is a two-and-a-half day enhancement program that focuses on science innovation and world-class care. Cleveland Clinic physician and research scientist-led presentations and mentoring/coaching sessions provide students a unique opportunity to interface with our world renowned staff. An abstract poster competition provides students the opportunity to showcase their research.

Our target audience includes underrepresented minority science, math and pre-med college students. It is designed to increase representation of American Indian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander physicians, research scientists, physician investigators and physician leaders.

Questions? Please contact:
Angela Eichelberger
Phone: 216.444.9345
Email: diversity4u@ccf.org

2013 Conference Information

The 5th Annual Aspiring Physicians and Research Scientists Conference (APRSC) is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 22nd, Thursday, May 23rd and Friday, May 24th, 2013 at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.

Applicants, who must be at least 18 years of age and currently enrolled in college majoring in math, science, or pre-med will be notified of acceptance via email by April 19, 2013. Research students interested in participating in the poster research scholarship competition must submit an abstract of their work by April 12, 2013. Applicants accepted to present their posters will be notified by email by April 19, 2013.

Research Poster Competition

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The deadline to submit applications for 2013 has expired. Please check back for details regarding the 2014 Aspiring Physicians and Research Scientists Conference.

Questions? Please contact:
Angela Eichelberger
Phone: 216.444.9345
Email: diversity4u@ccf.org

The Charles R. Drew Saturday Academy is the high school component of the MD/PhD Project, which is designed to increase representation of American Indian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander physicians, research scientists, physician investigators, physician leaders, dentists, and dental specialists.

Saturday Academy, a collaborative initiative between Cleveland Clinic and Health Legacy of Cleveland, Inc., supports underrepresented minority high school students by providing participants with career information and critical skill sets to support their matriculation through higher education, medical/dental school and beyond.

Students engage with health care professionals to learn of the various aspects associated with the fields of medicine, science, and dentistry. Talks, tours, a one-on-one mentoring session with a health care professional, hands-on activities, and the implementation of a community blood drive are all part of this intensive program.

Eligibility Criteria for Application to the Charles R. Drew Saturday Academy:

• A strong interest in science
• Underrepresented Minority in Medicine (URMM)—American Indian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
• Must be 15 years of age by January 1st
• Must be entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade in the fall of the 2012/2013 academic year
• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale
• Parent must commit to supporting students attendance at each session
• Submit the Application and Supporting Documents, Recommendation Letters, and Essay
• Submit Written Documentation of Good Health (this includes): Complete Certified Immunization Record showing that the student has been immunized against the common communicable diseases
• Please refer to the Application Checklist included in the application packet for details and instructions regarding all required documentation to be submitted with the application.

The deadline to submit applications for 2013 has expired. Please check back in September for details regarding the 2014 Charles R. Drew Saturday Academy program.

Questions? Please contact:
Angela Eichelberger
Phone: 216.444.9345
Email: diversity4u@ccf.org

The Cleveland Clinic Young Business Leaders Summer Internship Program (CCYBL) is an eight-week paid summer business internship for rising high school juniors and seniors within Northeast Ohio.

This "pipeline" program is designed to increase the number of under-represented minorities (American Indian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander) in management at Cleveland Clinic. Participating students will be tracked throughout high school and beyond with a longitudinal goal of conversion back to Cleveland Clinic after high school and college graduation.

Participating students are assigned based upon career interest and/or demonstrated aptitude as identified through their transcripts and letters of reference.

Returning students are expected to rotate to another business location to expand their experience and competencies.

The deadline to submit applications for 2013 has expired. Please check back for details regarding the 2014 Cleveland Clinic Young Business Leaders Summer Internship Program.

For more information about CCYBL, contact:
Angela Eichelberger, Program Manager
Phone: 216.444.9345
Email: diversity4u@ccf.org

Clinic Solutions is a think tank session for undergraduate and graduate students designed to exchange information on challenges and opportunities in healthcare that specifically impact Cleveland Clinic’s current and future patient base.

A key element of the one-and-a-half day session includes a case competition between students from Ohio colleges and universities. Some of the students are affiliated with targeted professional organizations such as National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA), National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), BDPA-Leaders in Global Information Technology, National Association of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) and Young Latino Network (YLN).

Directed by the Office of Diversity & Inclusion, Cleveland Clinic Solutions is an opportunity for African American and Hispanic/Latino students to compete for scholarship dollars that are awarded after two rounds of judging.

Clinic Solutions is scheduled to take place on November 7-8, 2013.

To learn more, contact:
Angela Eichelberger, Program Manager
Phone: 216.444.9345
Email: diversity4u@ccf.org