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University of Michigan M2/M4 Shadow Program

Second year Michigan Medical Students have the opportunity to shadow fourth year students during the later half of their second year. "Shadowing", in the context of this program, refers to the role of the M2 as an observer, collecting general information and getting a feel for the hospital setting primarily in a vicarious manner. The goal of this program is to provide students with earlier clinical exposure, and increased familiarization with hospital culture and functioning before their M3 year. Program participation is strictly voluntary for both M2’s and M4’s.

In order to participate, M2’s contact their Class Counselor to request a shadow experience. The M2 will be provided a name, phone number, and/or email of a volunteering M4. The M2 then contacts the M4 to arrange a mutually agreed upon shadow time that lasts between 2 and 3 hours but that does not conflict with any required M2 experience.

M1 Summer Mentorship Program

This program operates during the first three weeks of the summer after the University of Michigan medical student's (UMMS) M1 year. Students in this program "rotate" through a clinical experience with a UMMS alumni physician in the greater Detroit Metropolitan/Ann Arbor areas. Each rotation lasts 3 to 4 days and students rotate with at least 3 different mentors throughout the program. Dermatology, Neurosurgery, Radiation Oncology, and Pediatrics were the specialties represented by mentors during the first year of this program. For more information, please contact the Co-Director of Counseling, Eric Middleton, Ph.D., in the Office of Student Programs, via phone: 6-3509 or email emiddle@umich.edu.

 

 

 
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