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Medical Career Pathway Program
Founded in 2009 by Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz, The Medical Career Pathway and Medical Career Future Physician Programs are long-term mentorship programs for students who are interested in fulfilling a mission of service to the community. Programs are in person and based out of the Temecula Valley Hospital.
Medical Career Pathway Program (For High School Students)
Every Monday and Wednesday, June 26, 2023 - August 2, 2023
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Duration
The 2023 programs will be 6 weeks during the summer.Medical Career Pathway Program (For High School Students)
Every Monday and Wednesday, June 26, 2023 - August 2, 2023
Medical Career Future Physician Program (For College & Grad Students)
Every Tuesday and Wednesday, June 27, 2023 - August 2, 2023.
Every Tuesday and Wednesday, June 27, 2023 - August 2, 2023.
- Due to the July 4th Holiday, the Tuesday, July 4, 2023 meeting will be moved to Monday, July 3, 2023.
Components
Students in the program participate in 3 different components:- Didactic - Lectures, workshops, and group discussions held primarily in the summer along with networking events with physicians and healthcare leaders throughout the rest of the year.
- Community Service and Leadership - Allows students the kinesthetic learning experience of community health and gives them the opportunity to improve healthcare access to their community. Participants will complete a community health project and present their findings on their topic at the end of the program.
- Physician Shadowing - Tentative depending on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Requirements & Qualifications
- This program is intended for students in the Inland Southern California region enrolled in local high schools, colleges and universities, and medical schools.
- Students must be at least 18 years of age to participate in shadowing rotations.
- Provide a letter of recommendation.
- Provide a resume.
- Students should be committed to the program.
Application
- Applications will be accepted in the weeks before the start of the program.
More Information
- For more information, please contact Work Programs at workprograms@temeculaca.gov.
- The Technical Director of this program is Dr. Jerry Hizon.