Visiting Medical Students

Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM) Scholarship for Visiting Students

DOVS is proud to offer a scholarship for visiting medical students who identify as underrepresented minorities.

Diversity and inclusion are critical to the vision of the DOVS in being a global leader in saving sight through education, research, patient care, and service. We are committed to providing an outstanding educational experience for learners by creating and nurturing inclusive and respectful learning and working environment. To show our commitment, DOVS established the Underrepresented in Medicine Scholarship for students pursuing a visiting elective in Ophthalmology that is awarded annually to 2 underrepresented students.

Interested and eligible medical students are encouraged to apply by downloading the application form below. Please complete the application and return to medstudents@ophth.wisc.edu by June 15.

 

URiM Scholarship Information

URiM Scholarship Application

 

“I was given as much autonomy as I felt comfortable with; I polished my exam skills and was academically challenged in the best way. I had a perfect split of allotted clinic and OR time. I felt all of the faculty genuinely wanted to teach me.”

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