WHAT IS laUNCh-ED?
The Department of Emergency Medicine at UNC Chapel Hill is excited to offer this experience for rising undergraduate first years and sophomores interested in learning more about Emergency Medicine. This week- long experience will allow students to participate in lectures, procedure labs, simulation, and clinical experiences that introduce them to the specialty of Emergency Medicine, its unique scope of practice, combination of professions, and varied patient population. Through these experiences, we will also explore how the specialty of Emergency Medicine addresses healthcare disparities.
The program runs Monday through Friday one week each Summer. Days are typically 8-noon. This year’s dates are June 26-30, 2023.
Transportation will not be provided. There will be an opportunity for 2 students who do not live locally to receive a needs-based scholarship for on campus housing, which will be arranged by the program.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Thank you for your interest in our program. Our selection committee is committed to a fair and holistic review of candidate’s application.
Eligibility Requirements
- Rising college first year or sophomore
- 18 years or older at the time of the start of program
- Interest in a career in medicine
- Desire to learn more about health disparities in the U.S.
How to Apply
To apply to the 2023 cohort, please submit the following by April 26, 2023:
- Provide your name, details, and a Statement of Interest (no more than 250 words) at https://unc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3K8OI9McbHSuqJo.
- Have someone who can speak to your interest in medicine and/or healthcare disparities submit a Letter of Recommendation to maglin_halsey@med.unc.edu.
