Insight Summer Enrichment Program

UMMC's Insight Summer Enrichment Program is designed to inspire Mississippi high school students belonging to one or more medically-underrepresented racial or ethnic groups to pursue careers in medicine. It also aims to educate participants on the steps necessary to become a physician and provide helpful insights from actual UMMC doctors and medical students.

Activities planned include presentations on a variety of medical and practical topics, interview skills training and mock interviews, clinical shadowing with in-person patient interaction, hands-on medical skills training utilizing UMMC's advanced simulation capabilities, and more.

Dates: June 10-21, 2024, excluding Saturdays and Sundays

Times: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location: 

The University of Mississippi Medical Center
2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39216

Participant Slots Available: 20

Participant Requirements:

• Self-identifies as member of a racial or ethnic group which is underrepresented in medicine (African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native American)
• Age 16 – 18
• Enrolled in a participating high school 
• Completion of program application with two teacher references 
• No significant disciplinary or truancy issues reported  

Additional Information: Daily breakfast and lunch provided at no cost.

Apply Here

Applications for the 2024 summer session close on February 1st, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CST. To request additional information, please contact Insight@umc.edu.