Mentor Supported Shadowing Program: Student Application

Purpose

The Deaf Hub promotes representation of deaf and hard-of-hearing (D/HH) individuals in health care & biomedical science careers. The Deaf Hub does this by supporting students in identifying opportunities to network with practicing healthcare professionals.

The MSSP is a structured professional development curriculum that includes mentoring and shadowing experiences, supporting students throughout their academic journey, and preparing them for successful applications to professional training or employment in healthcare.

D/HH RIT students who want to shadow D/HH healthcare professionals and participate in a mentoring program to maximize their preparation for a career in healthcare are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: January 17, 2025

Notification Date: February 3, 2025

Expectations

Network with various professionals and mentors, represent RIT/NTID Deaf Hub
Participate in MSSP activities such as professional development workshops and meeting regularly with your mentoring and/or shadowing team(s)
Share your experience and what you gained from this program. Examples include:
- Writing an one-page reflection
- Sharing your thoughts and experience in an 1:1 interview
- Joining a panel with your fellow students

Eligibility Criteria

Deaf or hard of hearing
Current RIT student in any healthcare and biomedical sciences major
GPA of at least 3.0

Female and BIPOC students are strongly encouraged to apply!

Applicant Information

First Name

Last Name

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College

Major

Year

Expected Date of Graduation

Cumulative GPA

Preferred communication method

Preferred field(s) for shadowing

Preferred field(s) for shadowing
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You may add up to two preferred fields, with your top choice listed first.

Please check the box to verify:

I attest that I satisfy the eligibility requirements and that I will be a good representative of RIT/NTID throughout my entire time with MSSP and off-campus shadowing experiences.

Application requirements:

Personal statement (one-page limit) answering these questions:
1. What is your experience with mentoring and shadowing?
2. How will the MSSP help you achieve your academic and career goals?
3. How will you use your experience and knowledge gained to benefit the D/HH community?
Letter of support from a faculty or staff.

Upload here or send to deafhub@rit.edu by January 17, 2025.

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If you have any difficulty uploading your statement, please email the file to deafhub@rit.edu.

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