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INSPIRE
Influence Student Potential and Increase Representation in Education
INSPIRE is an eight-week mentoring and applied research program designed to build the pipeline for underrepresented in medicine students pursuing higher education in the fields of science and biomedical research. The long-term goal of INSPIRE is to increase the number of qualified students from underrepresented populations completing advanced degree health programs and serving the community as practicing health professionals. Its primary purpose is to provide hands-on biomedical research opportunities and mentoring to promising high school and college students.
INSPIRE students will conduct original biomedical research under the direction of a graduate student mentor and faculty advisor. The program includes weekly presentations on careers in the health sciences as well as mandatory academic and professional enrichment sessions to improve student performance in language arts, mathematics, science, and workplace etiquette. While in the program, students will be introduced to a wide range of health professions and interprofessional research opportunities.
The INSPIRE Program accepts high school students residing in North Chicago, Waukegan, Zion, and Round Lake. The long-term goal of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is to expand our INSPIRE program and develop it into a replicable educational model for use throughout the nation.
INSPIRE Program Duration
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 - Friday, August 11, 2023*
(Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Application
Every year, new INSPIRE students are selected from the pool of previous Science Saturdays student cohorts. When possible, direct acceptance into INSPIRE is also granted. Eligibility will be based on performance, commitment, family involvement, and space availability.
Science Saturdays
SCIENCE SATURDAYS PROGRAM DURATION
Saturday, June 10, 2023 - Saturday, August 12, 2023*
(Every Saturday, except holidays, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
APPLICATION FORM
*Dates subject to change per program needs.