Medical Career Exploration Program

Brigham and Women's Hospital
Office for Sponsored Staff and Volunteer Services
75 Francis Street ASBII, L1, Suite 100
Boston, MA 02115

P: (617) 732-5998
F: (617) 264-6355
http://www.brighamandwomens.org/About_BWH/volunteer/MCEP.aspx?sub=0

Director: Shelita Bailey
bwhvcas@partners.org

Contact: Shauntea Turner
P: (617) 732-5998
F: (617) 264-6355
bwhvcas@partners.org

Medical Career Exploration Program

Year Program started: 1995

Program Timeframe: 140 hours with a minimum of a twelve-month service commitment

Academic Level Targeted: College,

Racial/Ethnic Focus: Any racial/ethnic group

Type of Program:

Program Attributes: Non-credit, Meals provided

Program Acceptance Requirements: class year (freshman, sophomore and junior), two letters of recommendation, CORI & health clearance, training, orientation and interview

Primary Science Discipline(s) Targeted: N/A

Additional Comments: Students must apply one month prior to orientation.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 assist them in making informed career decisions.