Mentor Apprentice - Mentor

Summary 

The Mentor position is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the activities scheduled for the Apprenticeship in Medicine program's six-week summer curriculum for high school students.  The purpose of the program is to provide Milwaukee area high school students who are interested in gaining an immersive opportunity geared towards access and support in the health science professions, with a meaningful experience to stimulate their interest in careers in medicine, biomedical research, and allied health. This position assists in providing a variety of "hands-on" clinical experiences to students to gain an understanding and appreciation of common, important medical problems that have an impact on their community.  

Qualified candidates must be able to work with high-school aged student population; and must have a serious interest in the academic development of youth.

Dimensions 

This position's responsibilities are performed at the Medical College of Wisconsin.  There will be a team of medical students serving as mentors that will be responsible for supervising a minimum of 20 high school students. The Mentor position is a seven (7) week summer position that includes one (1) week of preparation time prior to the start of the program.  

Primary Responsibilities  

• Contact and confirm all scheduled instructors/presenters for program implementation.                    

• Develop stimulating exercises/assignments to conduct as workshops for students.                         

• Visit clinic sites and apprise preceptors of clinical proficiency requirements and clinical evaluations. 

• Attend all program lectures, field trips, and activities with students. 

• Prepare weekly quizzes for students according to scheduled daily lecturers.                       

• Maintain records and report academic progress of students. 

• Monitor clinical progress of students.             

• Supervise overall program activities and high school students. 
• Assist OAP with administrative tasks that include tracking participants and updating contact lists.
• This position will interact with MCW faculty, staff, and other medical students. 

• This position will interact with community-based clinicians and other health-care professionals.  

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities 

• The ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals is essential.  Must be able to work in team setting with other mentors, faculty and immediate supervisor.  Must possess strong organization and planning skills with a keen attention to detail.  

•  Familiarity with word processing software programs and other office equipment including copiers and fax machines is essential. 

Qualifications 

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education: The position requires a minimum of one completed year of medical education at the Medical College of Wisconsin.  

Minimum Required Experience: Prior experience in an educational setting, tutoring, preparation of lesson plans or classroom teaching is highly desirable.   

Physical Requirements 

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously. 

Work Environment 

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment. 

Sensory Acuity 

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects. 

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview

For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers

At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website.

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The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.