Mentors in Medicine & Science Mentor Program - IL
The Mentors in Medicine & Science (MIMS) Program provides free healthcare career mentorship for Illinois undergraduate students, connecting them with Midwestern University students for guidance and professional school preparation.
Mentors in Medicine & Science Program in Downers Grove, IL
The Mentors in Medicine & Science (MIMS) mentorship program pairs undergraduate students with Midwestern University students. The MIMS program provides monthly communication between MWU mentors and their undergraduate partners about potential careers, how to navigate their professional journey, creating good study habits, and navigating the process of applying to graduate and professional schooling and training. An additional on-campus MIMS event in the spring will offer hands-on lab experiences for mentors and mentees.
MIMS Program 2026-2027
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Join the Mentors in Medicine & Science (MIMS) MWU Mentor Program and get paired with a Midwestern University graduate-level health professions student for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year! MIMS is open to all undergraduate-level students in the Chicago metropolitan area. This program aims to connect undergraduate students with both Midwestern students and faculty to foster long term mentorship relationships.
The program includes:
- Kick-off reception and faculty panel held at Midwestern University.
- Monthly communication with your mentor about careers in healthcare, their professional journey, good study habits, and the process to get from undergraduate school to professional school.
- On-campus hands-on lab event in the spring.