Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital seeks college students to participate in this year's Future Physicians Program. This program gives its participants an in-depth look into a career in medicine and hopes to inspire students to pursue this rewarding field. This summer program allows undergraduate, pre-medicine students to shadow physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and other providers for a well-rounded experience, and those who complete the program will be awarded a $500 scholarship.

In order to apply, you must meet the following criteria: 

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have a high school diploma or GED
  • Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with a concentrated focus on pre-medicine
  • Maintain a 3.5 GPA – please provide a copy of your current college transcript
  • Provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination OR be willing to receive your COVID-19 vaccination at Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital
  • Be available for orientation on June 12, 2023 and July 21, 2023 for graduation ceremony

 The dates for the Future Physicians Program 2023 are:

June 12 – June 16             Week #1

June 19 – June 23             Week #2

June 26 – June 30             Week #3

July 10 – July 14                Week #4

July 17 – July 21                Week #5

Online application attachments must include:

  • Resume
  • 250-word essay - using Mercy Health’s core values, write an essay on how you have seen these values demonstrated through your work and/or educational pursuits (mercy.com/about-us/mission/mission-values-promise)
  • Two letters of reference, one must be from a professor or TA

To apply, please email all application documents to Christopher Hines at chines@mercy.com. The deadline to apply is April 6, 2023, at 12:00 PM CST. Applicants will be notified of decision prior to April 13, 2023.