Visiting Student Diversity Scholarship

The Program will provide accepted "Acting Intern" students with a four-week rotation at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia for the months of August, Sptember or October in General Surgery or any of its subspecialties. The chosen applicants will function in the role of an intern and will be required to attend all conferences including:

• core curriculum, 
• morbidity and mortality conference, 
• rotation-based clinical case conferences, and 
• simulation lab experiences with surgical residents

Up to $1500 of expense reimbursements will be provided to help to defray the cost of transportation, fees, and housing expenses.

The program is open to applicants who belong to groups that are recognized as historically underrepresented in the health profession including:

• African American
• American Indian
• Alaska Native
• Hispanic/Latino 
• Pacific Islander
• LGBTQ

Students must be enrolled in their final year of medical school in good academic standing at an LCME- or AΩA accredited medical school, and have completed all required core clerkships. Students will be accepted into clinical rotations only if space is available during the preferred time period.

In addition, all students must meet all requirements of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University for visiting students.

Our Department provides first-rate training for students pursuing careers in general surgery or surgical subspecialties. The Scholarship creates the opportunity for future healers, investigators, and innovators to enhance their education by offering them the Jefferson learning experience – one that is second to none.

Philanthropic support of this invaluable program is essential to our mission here at Jefferson, providing a vital lifeline so these students can continue to achieve their full potential. They’ve dedicated their lives to helping others, and we want to help them achieve their goals.

Drs. Charles and Theresa Yeo have generously committed to kick start this program. Our goal is to reach the $100,000 minimum to endow this scholarship that will improve the diversity of our medical community for years to come. By making a gift to this fund, you will give a student a significant opportunity today that will have an impact to last them a lifetime.

For more information, please contact Kelly Austin,
Assistant Vice President of Development, at 215-955-6383 or Kelly.Austin@Jefferson.edu.