Underrepresented in Medicine Funded Visiting Pediatrics Clerkship
Program Description
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values for our residency program, department, and school of medicine. Through longitudinal mentorship and innovative curricula, our residency program trains physician leaders as compassionate clinicians, educators, advocates, and scholars to advance the health of all children and their families.
In partnership with the Stanford Clinical Opportunity for Residency Experience (SCORE), the funded visiting pediatrics clerkship program is designed to give students a chance to experience first-hand our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and advancing health equity, through clinical experiences, forming relationships with our residents and faculty, and learning more about our unique programs.
As Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford (LPCH) is a tertiary care center and safety net provider for the community, students will be exposed to a diversity of patient populations and disease processes. We offer a variety of 4-week rotation experiences, ranging from inpatient sub-internships on general pediatrics, renal/rheumatology, pulmonary, GI, Hematology/Oncology to Endocrinology Clinic, Cardiology Consults/Clinics, or Infectious Disease Consults/Clinics. Students will also participate in our educational programming, including morning report, noon conference, and grand rounds.
- Funding includes up to $2,000 for reimbursement of travel expenses.
- Housing accommodations will be provided at no additional cost.
- Each student will be paired with a faculty member who will serve as a mentor and advisor.
- Each student will be paired with a resident “Big Sibling”
- Each student will have a personal meeting with the Pediatric Residency Program Director.
- Each student will have a personal meeting with the Pediatric SCORE Director.
- Students are invited to participate in events hosted by the Pediatric Advocacy Council, Office of Diversity in Medical Education, GME Diversity Committee, and more to learn about the broader community.
- Each student is invited to interview for our residency program.
Application Requirements
- Applicants must be from groups underrepresented in medicine (UIM). This includes individuals who are underrepresented in medicine, socially, economically, or educationally disadvantaged, and others whose backgrounds and experiences would diversify their clinical fields.
- Completed core clerkship in Pediatrics
- Applying for residency position in Pediatrics
- Complete the application at the SCORE website
How to Apply
Visit the Stanford Clinical Opportunity for Residency Experience (SCORE) for application deadlines, requirements, and more. Applicants not chosen to participate in the SCORE program are still encouraged to submit a standard clerkship application for consideration.
Pediatric SCORE students with alumni at the Welcome Reception (2022)
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Peds SCORE Director, Dr. Yemane (center) with Peds SCORE students at Office of Diversity in Medical Education Networking Event hosted for SCORE, Stanford University Minority Medical Alliance (SUMMA), and GME Diversity Committee (2021).
Welcome Dinner for Peds SCORE Students with Resident Big Sibs and Faculty Mentors (2019)
Testimonials
Name: Megan Littleton, MD
Medical School: Howard University
Title: Pediatric Resident
SCORE Program, 2023
Rotating at Stanford through the SCORE program was truly remarkable. I observed firsthand the exceptional care and compassion that entire teams demonstrated towards patients and their families. Interacting with the residents was particularly memorable; everyone was not only incredibly kind but also eager to teach, which underscored the familial culture. I felt supported throughout my rotation, with SCORE providing mentors and the faculty making a concerted effort to ensure I felt welcome. Overall, SCORE played a pivotal role in my decision to choose Stanford for residency!
Name: Malachi Abebe, MD
Medical School: Howard University
Title: Pediatric Resident
SCORE Program, 2023
I really enjoyed my time during my SCORE rotation. Everyone I worked with from the residents to the fellows and attendings were extremely supportive and encouraging. The Stanford community is truly one of a kind and something I also wanted to be a part of.
Name: Angela Nguyen, MD
Medical School: University of California, Davis
Title: Pediatric Resident
SCORE Program, 2022
“My SCORE experience at Stanford affirmed that this was the residency program for me. The people I met exuded warmth, encouragement, and growth, all of which were important to me to find in a residency program. Stanford’s quality of education and opportunities are endless, but what impressed me most was Stanford’s constant pursuit to foster mentorship and community within its residents, faculty, and staff. I am so grateful I was able to experience it in person.”
Name: Dakota Salazar, MD
Medical School: University of Central Florida
Title: Pediatric Resident
SCORE Program, 2022
Rotating at Stanford through the SCORE program was an incredible opportunity that allowed me to learn not only about the variety of pathology that is seen at a large academic center like Stanford but also their commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Program leadership, attendings and residents all made me feel welcomed and helped to ease some of the imposter syndrome that I was feeling. The connections I made during my month-long visit played a huge part in me choosing Stanford for my Pediatrics training!
Name: Portia Thomas, MD, PhD
Medical School: Meharry
Title: Pediatric Physician Scientist Resident
SCORE Program, 2022
The SCORE program played an integral role in shaping my decision to embark on my physician-scientist career at Stanford, by introducing me to the outstanding training and limitless research opportunities available here. Through SCORE, I established invaluable connections with mentors at both the resident and faculty levels, relationships that continue to flourish to this day. As someone who has spent the majority of my life in the South, I initially had reservations about fitting into a West Coast program. However, SCORE provided me with a supportive community that immediately made Stanford feel like the perfect fit. I will always treasure the opportunity to be part of the SCORE program, and I am elated to now call Stanford my second home.
