Funded sub-internships for students from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine are available through the University of Washington Department of Pediatrics and Seattle Children’s
Three funded sub-internship positions in general pediatrics will be available at Seattle Children’s in Seattle from September through November of 2009 for qualified applicants from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine.
- Funding includes up to $2,000 for reimbursement of travel and housing
- Qualified applicants will be invited to interview for residency during their rotation
Program Description
The sub-internship program is designed to give students a chance to experience the exceptional training that the University of Washington (UW) has to offer. In addition, it gives the residents and attendings at Seattle Children’s, the primary training site for the UW pediatric residency, a chance to form a close working relationship with each student. Qualified applicants will be invited to interview for residency in pediatrics at the UW during their rotation in Seattle.
Sub-interns will spend four weeks on one of the three ward teams at Seattle Children's. As Children’s is a tertiary care center, students will care for a variety of patients, from bread-and-butter pediatrics to medically complex patients. Sub-interns will take call with an intern and senior every fourth night, and pick up at least two patients each call night. Students will also be expected to attend morning report and noon conference daily, as well as weekly grand rounds.
Application Requirements
- Applicants for the funded sub-internship positions must come from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine. This includes African Americans, Mexican Americans, mainland Puerto Ricans, and Native Americans (that is, American Indians, Native Hawaiians, Alaskan Natives).
- Applicants must provide:
- A letter of interest discussing career goals
- One letter of recommendation, preferably from a pediatric attending
- Curriculum vitae
- Medical school transcript
Applications will be reviewed by members of the Residency Diversity Committee (RDC). The application deadline is June 15, 2009. Applicants not selected for the funded RDC sub-internship will, if interested, be entered into the general pool of applicants for unfunded sub-internships at Seattle Children’s.
Contact Information
Drake Kendermore
Pediatric Residency Manager
drake.k@seattlechildrens.org
Send Applications To
Residency Diversity Committee
Attn: Drake Kendermore
Graduate Medical Education
4800 Sand Point Way, NE, G-0061
Seattle, WA 98105-0371