Mentors in Medicine & Science Mentor Program - IL

Undergraduate college students in Illinois interested in healthcare now have a resource for navigating a graduate education.

Three students studying a human brain model

³ûÄñÊÓƵ the Mentors in Medicine & Science Program

The Mentors in Medicine & Science (MIMS) mentorship program pairs undergraduate students with ³ûÄñÊÓƵ students. The MIMS program provides monthly communication between MWU mentors and their undergraduate partners about potential careers, how to navigate their professional journey, creating good study habits, and navigating the process of applying to graduate and professional schooling and training. An additional on-campus MIMS event in the spring will offer hands-on lab experiences for mentors and mentees.

MIMS Program 2024-2025

Join the Mentors in Medicine & Science (MIMS) MWU Mentor Program this year and get paired with a ³ûÄñÊÓƵ graduate-level health professions student for the 2024-2025 school year! MIMS is open to all undergraduate-level students in the Chicago metropolitan area. This program aims to connect undergraduate students with both ³ûÄñÊÓƵ students and faculty to foster long term mentorship relationships.

The program includes:

  • Kick-off reception and faculty panel at ³ûÄñÊÓƵ on October 30 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. You MUST attend this event to get paired with a mentor.
  • Monthly communication with your mentor about careers in healthcare, their professional journey, good study habits, and the process to get from undergraduate school to professional school.
  • On-campus hands-on lab event in the spring.

Resources

Resources for Mentees

Resources for Mentors

Contact Information

Contact us for questions regarding the MIMS event on the Downers Grove, IL campus.