The Jericho Road Community Health Center and Erie Niagara Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Empowering & Mentoring in Medicine (EMIM) Program is a wonderful opportunity for high school students to explore career options in medicine and provide holistic care to the community. Join us for a multi-week summer program featuring interactive learning experiences in dynamic healthcare environments.

The purpose of EMIM is to provide high school students the opportunity to participate in a program that will encourage and equip them to succeed as future medical providers (doctors, nurse practitioners, dentists, etc.) needed in our region.

About the Program

Our unique program incorporates active participation in a wide range of learning experiences, including:

• Admissions Planning and Academic Advising: Get tips and guidance on how to prepare for your education and career in the medical field.
• Career Discovery: Learn about the diverse job opportunities in a clinical setting.
• Shadowing Opportunities: Work directly with nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified diabetes educators, pharmacists, behavioral health providers, and medical doctors to understand their professions in practical clinical settings.
• Building Tours: Explore our community of healing, learning, and holistic care.
• Network: Meet real-world practitioners, medical teams, and current resident physicians.
• Activities and Live Demos: Observe skills and obtain wisdom and knowledge from internal and external partners.

In order to provide equitable opportunities for participating students, JRCHC and Erie Niagara AHEC will provide stipends for full participation in the program.

Application timelines and submission instructions will be shared when the next application cycle opens. Please check back soon for updates or follow Jericho Road Community Health Center for announcements when applications open.