Long School of Medicine

Professional Development and Training - Undergraduate Medical Education - M.D./M.P.H. Program

  • Mentorship integrated into advising at both institutions, peer mentorship also provided.
  • Socialization and professional development through key opportunities.
  • Matching of students with faculty from MS1 – model resulting in papers, integration in programs.
  • Opportunities with key partners including: IHPR, Mays Cancer Center, UHS, and Metro Health.
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Program for Empathy, Encouragement, Reflection and Support (PEERS) - Peer Mentorship

First-year MD/MPH students are paired with an upper level MD/MPH student to provide peer mentorship support.  These pairing follow the students through their time in the program through monthly in-person sessions.