Mentors in Medicine & Science Mentor Program - IL
Undergraduate college students in Illinois interested in healthcare now have a resource for navigating a graduate education.
About the Mentors in Medicine & Science Program
The Mentors in Medicine & Science (MIMS) mentorship program pairs undergraduate students with ÃØÉ«´«Ã½ students. The MIMS program provides monthly communication between MWU mentors and their undergraduate partners about potential careers, how to navigate their professional journey, creating good study habits, and navigating the process of applying to graduate and professional schooling and training. An additional on-campus MIMS event in the spring will offer hands-on lab experiences for mentors and mentees.
MIMS Program 2026-2027
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Join the Mentors in Medicine & Science (MIMS) MWU Mentor Program and get paired with a ÃØÉ«´«Ã½ graduate-level health professions student for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year! MIMS is open to all undergraduate-level students in the Chicago metropolitan area. This program aims to connect undergraduate students with both Midwestern students and faculty to foster long term mentorship relationships.
The program included:
- Kick-off reception and faculty panel held at ÃØÉ«´«Ã½.
- Monthly communication with your mentor about careers in healthcare, their professional journey, good study habits, and the process to get from undergraduate school to professional school.
- On-campus hands-on lab event in the spring.