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1 September 2015 Dear Juniors and Seniors: During Intersession, pre-medical students from Johns Hopkins University will be provided a one-credit opportunity in immersion learning within pediatric specialty fields at All Children s Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine (ACH JHM) in St. Petersburg, Florida. Introductory clinical experiences will be directly mentored by faculty members selected by the Office of Medical Education at ACH JHM. Student experiences and activities will be orchestrated and overseen by the Office of Medical Education at ACH JHM. Accepted students will be shadowing for most of their days. They also likely will see sub-specialty groups, surgical fields, and general pediatrics, as well as join in resident didactics. Program dates: January 11 15, 2016 Accepted applicants should plan to arrive in St. Petersburg on Sunday, January 10 and depart by 11am on Saturday, January 16, Goal: To provide an introductory and immersion learning experience in pediatric medicine designed for premedical students of junior or senior standing at JHU in Baltimore. Applicants must have a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA and prior community service and clinically related experience. This program is only open to pre-med juniors and seniors. Current medical school applicants and first semester transfer students are not eligible to apply. All selected participants must attend a mandatory pre-departure orientation. Date, time, and place TBA. A maximum of four (4) students will be selected for this experience. Objectives: 1. Create career exploratory opportunities in pediatric disciplines on the Florida campus of ACH JHM for Hopkins premedical students. 2. Enhance students understandings of pediatric disciplines and career pathways. 3. Facilitate acquisition of knowledge in pediatrics and pediatric specialties. 4. Promote career development of premedical students seeking to enter medical school. Costs: Students who are accepted to this program will be responsible for all fees and expenses. While there is no tuition charge for this one-credit course, the program fee and hotel cost to share a double room at the Staybridge Hotel in St. Petersburg, FL is $650. 1

2 Airfare, most meals, and general expenses are not part of that total and are the student s responsibility. Accepted students must submit a deposit of $325 by November 30, The remainder will be charged to their Student Account. All program fees are non-refundable. Please see program FAQs (next page) for more information. Program FAQs if selected to the ACH Intersession program: How should I plan to get to St. Petersburg? Travel to/from St. Petersburg, Florida is not provided by the program. Students should arrange their own travel reservations and airport transfer. (The airport is approximately 20 miles from downtown; there is a super shuttle). Accepted applicants should plan to arrive on Sunday, January 10, 2016 and depart on Saturday, January 16, Where can I live while in St. Petersburg? Students will stay at the Staybridge Hotel and will share a room with another student of the same gender. Summer & Intersession Programs (SIP) will secure and pre-pay the room reservations. Accepted applicants should plan to arrive on Sunday, January 10, 2016 and depart by 11am on Saturday, January 16, What are my expenses for this program? While there is no tuition charge for this one-credit course, the program fee and hotel cost to share a double room at the Staybridge Hotel is $650. Airfare, most meals, and general expenses are not part of that total and are the student s responsibility. Accepted students must submit a deposit of $325 by November 30, The remainder will be charged to their Student Account. All program fees are non-refundable. A welcome dinner on January 10, 2016 and breakfast each morning will be provided; all other meals are paid for on your own (each room has a fully-stocked kitchenette with fridge and stove top and there is a grocery store nearby). How will I get from the hotel to the hospital every day? There is a free shuttle from the hotel to the hospital that runs every 20 minutes. How much should I budget for meals every day? Breakfast will be provided at no additional cost at the hotel each morning. Students should budget $20 per day for lunch and dinner but this amount will vary based on personal decisions on what and where to eat. Students will be able to eat lunch at the hospital each day, and dinners can be made in your hotel kitchenette as there is a nearby store if you so choose. Students also have the option to order food in at the hotel or go out to a local restaurant if you so choose depending on how you wish to use your budget for meals. What are typical work hours? 2

3 Students typically will be at All Children s Hospital from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday. They will be shadowing for most of their days. They also likely will see sub-specialty groups, surgical fields, and general pediatrics, as well as join in resident didactics. Do I need any specific immunizations or HIPAA training? If accepted to the program, students will be expected to provide proof of specific immunizations and trainings as required by All Children s Hospital. Detailed information will be presented in your acceptance letter. Is there a program orientation? Accepted students must attend a mandatory pre-departure orientation where they will receive information on issues such as: Where to report on the first day. Proper attire for the week in the hospital. Name and number of an emergency contact person for the week. Date, time, and place of the pre-departure orientation will be sent in the acceptance letter. To Apply: Please see application attached to this . You must submit your: (1) application, (2) unofficial transcript, and (3) resume. All three materials must be submitted to preprofessional@jhu.edu by Monday, October 5, 2015, 11:59 pm. Please note that all materials must be submitted together, not separately. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS DEADLINE. Guidelines for participation in the All Children s Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine program: As this will be a full-time program, students must be certain of their 100% availability and commitment before submitting their application. All selected participants must attend a pre-departure orientation. Date, time, and place TBA. If accepted to the program, students will be expected to provide proof of specific immunizations as required by All Children s Hospital. Detailed information will be presented in your acceptance letter. If accepted to the program, students will be expected to complete HIPAA training for confidentiality as required by All Children s Hospital. Detailed information will be presented in your acceptance letter. Students may only participate in one intersession medical rotation program during their time at Johns Hopkins University. 3

4 Students may not attend classes or hold employment for the duration of the experience. Students must attend the entire intersession program. The daily schedule for the intersession program will be set by the physicians, and students are expected to attend all scheduled activities. Due to the nature of the program, students may be expected to arrive early in the morning and stay until late at night. Students are representatives of Johns Hopkins University and must behave and dress appropriately at all times. You will be notified by late October if you are selected to participate. REMINDER: Application deadline is MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015, 11:59 PM. Please submit your application, unofficial transcript, and resume to All materials must be submitted together. There are no exceptions to this deadline. This program is co-sponsored by JHU s Summer & Intersession Programs Office and Pre-Professional Programs and Advising Office, and the All Children s Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine (ACH JHM) in St. Petersburg, Florida. Thank you for your enthusiasm, and best of luck! Sincerely, Ms. Snydman Ellen S. Snydman, MS Assistant Director Johns Hopkins University, Office of Pre-Professional Programs and Advising 300 Garland Hall

5 INTERSESSION 2016 All Children s Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine (ACH JHM) in St. Petersburg, Florida APPLICATION During Intersession, pre-medical students from Johns Hopkins University will be provided a one-credit opportunity in immersion learning within pediatric specialty fields at All Children s Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine (ACH JHM) in St. Petersburg, Florida. Introductory clinical experiences will be directly mentored by faculty members selected by the Office of Medical Education at ACH JHM. Student experiences and activities will be orchestrated and overseen by the Office of Medical Education at ACH JHM. Accepted students will be shadowing for most of their days. They also likely will see subspecialty groups, surgical fields, and general pediatrics, as well as join in resident didactics. Program dates: January 11 15, 2016 Accepted applicants should plan to arrive in St. Petersburg on Sunday, January 10 and depart by 11am on Saturday, January 16, Goal: To provide an introductory and immersion learning experience in pediatric medicine designed for undergraduate premedical students of junior or senior standing at JHU from the Homewood Campus. Applicants must have a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA and prior community service and clinically related experience. This program is only open to pre-med juniors and seniors. Current medical school applicants and first semester transfer students are not eligible to apply. All selected participants must attend a pre-departure orientation. Date, time, and place TBA. A maximum of four (4) students will be selected for this experience. APPLICATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015, 11:59 PM. Please submit your application, unofficial transcript, and resume to preprofessional@jhu.edu. All three items must be submitted together. First Name: Middle Name: Last Name: Nickname: JHU address: JHU Major: Cumulative GPA: Graduation Month and Year: Gender: Local/Cell Phone: JHU second major or minor: Estimated BCPM GPA: Anticipated med school matriculation year:

6 Please complete the following essay questions (limit 2 pages total, including this page): What is motivating or influencing your decision to become a primary care physician? What experiences, skills, or interests do you have that relate to pediatrics or working with children? Why do you believe you should be selected for this program? Reminder: APPLICATION DEADLINE is MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015, 11:59 PM. Please submit your application, unofficial transcript, and resume to preprofessional@jhu.edu. All three items must be submitted together. Please see the All Children s Hospital cover letter, FAQs, and guidelines for more information. This program is co-sponsored by JHU s Summer & Intersession Programs Office and Pre-Professional Programs and Advising Office, and the All Children s Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine (ACH JHM) in St. Petersburg, Florida.