Position Description:
The Mentor position is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the activities scheduled for the Apprenticeship in Medicine program's six-week summer curriculum for high school students of diverse backgrounds. The purpose of the program is to increase the number of persons from diverse backgrounds in medicine and other health care professions. This position assists in providing a variety of "hands-on" clinical experiences to students to gain an understanding and appreciation of common, important medical problems that have an impact on their community.
Qualified candidates must be culturally sensitive and able to work with a diverse high school student population; and must have a serious interest in the academic development of youth.
DIMENSIONS
This position's responsibilities are performed at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There will be a team of medical students serving as mentors that will be responsible for supervising a minimum of 20 high school students. The Mentor position is a seven (7) week summer position that includes one (1) week of preparation time prior to the start of the program.
Preferred Schedule:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Position Requirements:
Minimum Position Qualifications
Education: The position requires a minimum of one completed year of medical education at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Experience: Prior experience in an educational setting, tutoring, preparation of lesson plans or classroom teaching is highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
The ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals is essential. Must be able to work in team setting with other mentors, faculty and immediate supervisor. Must possess strong organization and planning skills with a keen attention to detail.
Familiarity with word processing software programs and other office equipment including copiers and fax machines is essential.
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
