Program Name Medical Career Exploration Program
Organization Brigham and Women's Hospital
Address Volunteer and Community Access Services
75 Francis Street TR-2D 90
Boston  MA-02115
Phone (617)-7325998
Fax (617)-2646355
Web http://www.brighamandwomens.org/volunteer/mcep.aspx
Email sbaileyjames@partners.org
Director Shelita Bailey
Contact Shelita Bailey
Year Program started 1995
Application Deadline open
Program Timeframe 128 total hours, and a minimum of a ninth-month volunteer commitment
Academic Level Targeted College, Professional School, Medical School, Graduate School
Racial/Ethnic Focus any racial/ethnic group
Type of Program Work-Study, career exploration
Program Attributes Non-Credit, Meals Provided, letter of recommendation for medical school at completion of program
Disciplines Targeted N/A
Acceptance Requirements class year (16 years of age or older), successful completion of health screening, CORI, orientation, and interview
Comments The program is designed to give college and post-graduate students interested in a medical career an opportunity to gain exposure to the hospital environment and to help them make informed career decisions. Candidates must be full-time students and have daytime availability to volunteer.

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