DedicatED Summer Apprenticeship Program (DSAP)

Our summer program is paused for 2026. We apologize for the inconvenience. Dates for Summer 2027 will be posted as soon as they are confirmed.

The DedicatED Summer Apprenticeship Program is a summer experience for pre-medical students who are highly motivated, but have not had experiences in the medical field, or received guidance in positioning themselves to apply successfully to medical school. Our objective is to introduce our apprentices to the medical field and scholarship, connect them to mentorship and peer networks, and demystify the medical school application process. Applicants will be considered on an individual basis with consideration given to those who have a serious interest in addressing the healthcare needs of the underserved and without ready access to mentorship and resume-building opportunities. 

Our efforts will build a medical workforce with individuals who have had a diverse range of life experiences and are deeply committed to reducing healthcare disparities.

Programming

Mentorship

• One on one faculty mentor and peer mentor

Lecture and discussion series

• “Nobody Here Looks Like Me”: Physician and PA Panel
• What is Imposter Syndrome? Define it, dismiss it!
• What is a Physician Assistant/Physician Associate
• Obtaining Excellent Letters of Recommendation
• Breaking Down the MCAT

Admissions Essay-Writing Workshops

Option for in-person experiences 

• Simulations and Workshops
• Dean's Luncheon 
• Wilderness Medicine Day
• Shadowing experiences in the pediatric emergency department 

How to Apply

Our summer program is paused for 2026. We apologize for the inconvenience. Dates for Summer 2027 will be posted as soon as they are confirmed.

This program is open to students who are considering medical school. Applicants should not already be accepted into medical school.

YOU are the most important part of our summer! Attendance at twice-weekly lectures and panels, and meetings with your mentors, are mandatory. Before applying, please consider whether you are able to make this commitment.

If you would like to be included in the application mailing list, please submit your name and email here.

Program Contact Information

For more information, please contact Yvonne Wright at yvw2004@med.cornell.edu.

We look forward to hearing from you!