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Medical Pathfinder Student Program

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Medical Pathfinder Student Program

High school and college students during the school year an opportunity to

Get a feel for what it is like to be in a hospital setting
Observe medical professionals and their interactions with patients
Gain experience in the medical field
Interact with patients and learn about their needs
Give back and make a difference

Students are eligible for this program if able to...

Volunteer at least one, 3-4 hour shift per week (based on the student's schedule and available volunteer positions)
Attend every week (with the exception of illness, a school commitment or similar)
Participate in the entire program -- from start to finish. (Exception: College students that live away from Rochester for their winter break between semesters.)

Key Program Dates (Fall 2021)

	Applications	August 16 – September 22, 2021
	ApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsGroup Interviews	August 16 – September 22, 2021August 16 - September 22, 2021August 16 - September 22, 2021November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020Monday, July 1 - Friday, September 20, 2019Monday, July 1 - Friday, September 20, 2019Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019Monday, June 25 – Friday, September 21, 2018Week of September 27, 2021
	ApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsProgram Acceptance or Wait-List Decisions	August 16 – September 22, 2021August 16 - September 22, 2021August 16 - September 22, 2021November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020Monday, July 1 - Friday, September 20, 2019Monday, July 1 - Friday, September 20, 2019Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019Monday, June 25 – Friday, September 21, 2018By 6:00pm on Wednesday, October 6, 2021
	ApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsOrientation & Training	August 16 – September 22, 2021August 16 - September 22, 2021August 16 - September 22, 2021November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020Monday, July 1 - Friday, September 20, 2019Monday, July 1 - Friday, September 20, 2019Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019Monday, June 25 – Friday, September 21, 2018Monday, October 11, 2021, 5:00pm – 8:30pm or Wednesday, October 20, 2021 5:00pm – 8:30pm
	ApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsProgram Start	August 16 – September 22, 2021August 16 - September 22, 2021August 16 - September 22, 2021November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020Monday, July 1 - Friday, September 20, 2019Monday, July 1 - Friday, September 20, 2019Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019Monday, June 25 – Friday, September 21, 2018Week of Sunday, October 31, 2021
	ApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsApplicationsProgram End	August 16 – September 22, 2021August 16 - September 22, 2021August 16 - September 22, 2021November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020November 1, 2019 - January 22, 2020Monday, July 1 - Friday, September 20, 2019Monday, July 1 - Friday, September 20, 2019Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019Monday, June 25 – Friday, September 21, 2018Wee of Sunday, February 6, 2022

Next Steps

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	1.	Action TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction Taken Complete Medical Pathfinder Application	Additional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional Information Open August 16 – September 22, 2021
	2.	Action TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenConfirmation email	Additional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional Information You'll receive an email confirmation from the Volunteer Office with next-step instructions.
	3.	Action TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction Taken Preference/Availability Questionnaire	Additional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional Information We value student input for their volunteering preferences. In the Confirmation email you receive, you'll be given a link to complete the Preference/ Availability Questionnaire.
	4.	Action TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction Taken Sign Up for Group Interviews	Additional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional Information Students must register for the date of their choice. A sign-up link will be sent along with your Confirmation email.
	5.	Action TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction Taken Complete Online (Part 1) Orientation	Additional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional Information Review the Self Study Orientation presentation. Print/complete Part 1 Self-Study Post-Test. Print/complete the Self-Study Topic Checklist. Print/sign the Confidentiality Agreement. Print/complete the Reference Check, Essay, References & GPA Forms . Bring the completed forms with you to your Group Interview session.
	6.	Action TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction Taken Attend Group Interview	Additional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional Information Attend Group Interview
	7.	Action TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction Taken Placement or wait-list email sent by Volunteer Office	Additional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional Information By 6pm, Wednesday, October 6, 2021, you will be notified by email if you have received a placement or wait-listed for the program.
	8.	Action TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction Taken Register for one In-Class (Part 2) Orientation	Additional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationRegistration link will be provided at Group InterviewAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationRegistration link will be provided at Group Interview
	9.	Action TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction TakenAction Taken Health Screening	Additional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationPaperwork will be given at Group Interview.
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Contact Us

If you have questions about the Medical Pathfinder Program, please contact the Volunteer Resources Team at [email protected] or [email protected]