Health Equity Programs
The Office of Health Equity at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine offers several programs that aim to create community on campus, highlight current health equity topics and support all students on the pathway to medicine. STEM Pathways offers a variety of health and medicine programs for learners ranging from kindergarten through graduate school. Find the program that's right for you.
OHE Programs
- NU Docs: NU Docs provides Northwestern University undergraduates with an immersive opportunity to engage with medical students, residents and physicians.
- Feinberg EXCEL Program: The Feinberg EXCEL Program is a two-week pre-matriculation experience that prepares incoming medical students with foundational academic skills, mentorship, and early exposure to clinical learning to support a confident transition into medical school.
- The Scholars Exchange: A quarterly conversation series that highlights emerging scholars advancing health equity through research, education, and community-driven solutions.
NM Programs
- NM GCM Grosvenor Scholars Program: The Northwestern Medicine Scholars Program offers high school students from partner schools opportunities to explore and prepare for careers in medicine and biomedical science.
- NM Pre-Med Gap Year Program: The Northwestern Medicine Pre-Medical Gap Year Internship Program places exceptional pre-med students in clinical settings for 13 months, where they work, conduct research and attend faculty-led lectures.
- NM Pre-Med Intern Program: The Northwestern Medicine Pre-Medical Internship Program provides opportunities for promising undergraduate students to experience both clinical observation and focused project work.
For Medical Students
MD Student Mentorship
The Student to Resident Institutional Vehicle for Excellence (STRIVE) mentorship program connects medical students and trainees to help students succeed at Feinberg and in residency.