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Vines Foundation
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| Several programs have been identified to increase the
diversity of students entering the medical and health professions. Among
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| Student Support - The Foundation will provide
financial and other resources to students applying to programs in the health
professions. The type of assistance is dependent on student needs, but may
include fees for entrance examinations, airfare to interviews at medical or
other health professional schools, support for books, funds to offset moving
expenses, etc. The intent of the student support program is to assist
students (particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds or with limited
resources) overcome barriers to their success. |
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| Mentoring
- The Foundation, in conjunction with the Vines Medical Society will
match college students interested in the health professions with
mentors. The mentoring program will offer students support and
access to individuals in their field of interest.
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| Skill Building Workshops - Students interested
in entering medical school or other health professional schools will be able
to take part in skill building workshops that will include but not be
limited to: Preparing your statement for entrance, Interviewing techniques,
Resume writing, and Conducting and publishing research. These workshops
will be designed to increase the skills of students, to expose them to
opportunities in the health professions and to prepare them for entrance
into programs, and well as prepare them to successfully complete their
programs. |
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| Student Mentors - College students in math and
science programs will be matched with high school students interested in
math and science majors in college. College students will serve as tutors
and/or mentors to these young students and will assist them in understanding
the tools necessary for success in college. |
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| Website -
The J.W. Vines Foundation is in the
process of creating a website to provide information and support to
prospective graduate students in the health professions. The website will
feature information about prominent scientists and health practitioners,
historical facts about the medical and health professions and provide
students with tips on applying to medical and other health professions
schools, preparing for admissions interviews and preparing the statement of
intent among other topics. |
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