Young Women In Bio Metro New York is thrilled to announce that applications are open for the highly popular Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM) Mentorship program. This the tenth year for the program which is designed for young women who are high school students in New York City and seriously interested in pursuing careers in medicine.

During the program, students will participate in three events (one virtual and two in-person) organized by Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM) first-year medical school students. Participants can expect to meet with WCM student mentors, as well as some WCM faculty, learn about different medical specialties, and participate in a simulated classroom activity. The program will run from May through December 2025.

Program Overview:
1. Virtual Event: A Day in The Life of a First-Year Medical Student

• Participants will gain personal insight from WCM Mentors as they share their journeys to medical school, including the factors that led to their successful acceptance. Mentors will also provide a window into their world as first-year medical students and share strategies for effectively managing the fast-paced and demanding nature of their first-year experience.
• This event will take place in May 2025 via Zoom in the evening.

2. Physician Panel & Campus Tour (In-Person Event)

• Participants will have the opportunity to attend an engaging physician speaker panel, with the topic selected by the WCM Mentors. Participants will gain insights into physicians’ career paths, leadership roles, and medical specialties while actively engaging in discussions and asking questions in a live format.
• This event will take place at the Weill Cornell Campus, 1300 York Ave, NYC (at East 68th Street), on September 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

3. Problem-Based Learning Session (In-Person Event)

• Participants will engage in an interactive Problem-Based Learning (PBL) session facilitated by WCM Mentors. Widely used in medical schools across the country, PBL challenges students to analyze a medical case by reasoning through differential diagnoses, medical history, and diagnostic testing to determine the primary diagnosis and appropriate interventions.
• This event will take place at the Weill Cornell Campus, 1300 York Ave, NYC (at East 68th Street), on September 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Applicants please note:
Girls currently in Grades 10-11 (2024-2025 academic year) are encouraged to apply and who demonstrated the following:

• Show strong interest and excellence in science & mathematics
• Are service-oriented and demonstrate empathy
• Are seeking mentors for career guidance
• Fully commit to participation in all three programs, including the two in-person Fall events

Applicants should respond to the following three questions.

1. Describe why you are interested in a career in medicine.

• Please provide 2-3 examples of how you have demonstrated your interest in science and medicine through your academic work, volunteer activities, and/ or extracurricular jobs.

2. What do you hope to gain from this program?

3. Please describe a role model or person in your life who has had a significant impact on you. In addition, a teacher or guidance counselor recommendation, submitted separately, is strongly encouraged but not required. A letter of recommendation should be emailed to newyorkywib@womeninbio.org.

Submissions are due by April 6, 2025, with no exceptions. Up to 20 participants will be selected. Decisions will be communicated by mid-April.

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Please feel free to email newyorkywib@womeninbio.org with questions. We look forward to hearing from you and another successful year of this program!

Cavan Farley, YWIB Co-Chair, WIB-Metro New York
Dawn Fallon, YWIB Co-Chair, WIB-Metro New York