ARCHES program information session

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Noon - 1:00 pm

Math/Psych Building, Room 210

The Dean of Medical Education's Inaugural Academy for Research, Clinical, and Health Equity Scholarship (ARCHES) is a six-week program for eight undergraduate students who are rising juniors and seniors interested in pursuing medical studies. 

All students are encouraged to apply, including those from backgrounds underrepresented in the health professions and those who identify as first-generation college students. 

This program will engage selected participants in:

Clinical experience

Guided research

Immersive service at Georgetown University

Greater DC community on issues of health equity

GUSOM ARCHES aims to strengthen the research and clinical skills of promising undergraduate students and prepare them for successful matriculation into medical school. 

Program Dates & Benefits:

Dates: Wednesday, June 26 - Friday, August 9, 2019

Summer Stipend: $4,000 ($2,000 paid after the first 3 weeks - $2,000 paid conclusion of program)

Housing: On-Campus housing at Georgetown University - Same gender identity, suite style, double-occupancy rooms

Travel: Awarded up to $250 per student on a case by case basis by the Georgetown Office of Diversity & Inclusion

**NOTE** Students are responsible for their own meals/food costs (except for program event meals provided by ARCHES)

Preference will be given to permanent residents of the District of Columbia (DC).

Complete program details may be found on the ARCHES website.

Applications are due by February 4, 2019 at 5 PM EST.  Apply here! Learn more about the program from our 2019 Fellows!

For more information on GU ARCHES, please contact Director Kimberly Walker via phone (202) 687-7320 or email Kimberly.Walker@georgetown.edu with the subject heading "GU ARCHES Question".

Please Note: UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors.  If you would like to request accommodations (e.g., ASL interpreters, captioning, wheelchair access, etc.) for this event due to a disability, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event host (careers@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.