MIAP Med
MIAP (Medical Immersion and Apprenticeship Program) connects pre-med students and future physicians to real-world immersive healthcare experiences and education. Medical School Students, Undergraduates, and select High School Students access exclusive clinical shadowing, surgical observation, overnight rotations, rounds, lectures, and one-on-one physician mentorship opportunities.
Programs
MIAP Med offers two distinct tiers of institutional access, each designed to provide a sophisticated understanding of the medical vocation through the lens of a Level 1 Trauma Center.
01. The Summer Fellowship (Residential)
The Premiere 2-Week Intensive
MIAP Med’s flagship summer program is an elite residential immersion that invites only nine scholars each year to the frontlines of academic medicine. This is a comprehensive deep-dive into the medical ecosystem, designed for those who seek to master both the clinical and investigative sides of the profession.
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Clinical Immersion: Total access across the hospital landscape, from the high-velocity environment of the ER to the meticulous precision of Neurosurgery.
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Surgical Theatre: Direct observation of complex operative procedures and surgical workflows.
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Independent Research: Fellows develop and present an original research project under the guidance of faculty and medical staff.
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Comprehensive Mentorship: In-depth professional development, residency application advice, and exclusive skills labs (e.g., surgical suturing and craniotomy drills).
02. The Clinical Practicum (Shadowing)
The 1-Week Surgical & Clinical Track
The Clinical Practicum is a focused, one-week apprenticeship designed for students who prioritize maximum bedside and operative observation time. This track streamlines the onboarding process, allowing for a concentrated week of professional integration.
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Physician-Led Shadowing: Spend your week embedded with a Preceptor, observing the diagnostic and interventional process in real-time.
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Procedural Access: Gain entry to procedural rooms, outpatient clinics, and the Operating Room (18+).
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Flexible Shifts: Unique opportunities for overnight rotations to experience the intensity of nocturnal trauma care.
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Onboarding Excellence: We manage all institutional clearances, HIPAA certifications, and pre-clinical preparatory lessons to ensure you arrive ready to engage.
MIAP Med fellows learning to drill burr holes into skulls for craniotomy from a Medical Engineer Representative.
University of Washington Pre-Med Student Richard Peng describing a spinal fusion
surgery he observed on Day 3 of MIAP Med
Eligibility
We invite applications from students who demonstrate a rare combination of academic rigor, personal resilience, and a calling to improve the health of individuals and communities.
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Academic Standing: Open to Medical School students, Undergraduates, and highly-motivated High School students (16+).
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Aptitude for Excellence: Candidates should possess a strong foundational interest in the biological sciences and STEM-related innovation.
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Professional Readiness: Applicants must demonstrate the maturity, punctuality, and communication skills required to operate within a Level 1 Trauma environment.
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Mission Alignment: We prioritize students who demonstrate a commitment to community service.
Neurosurgeon, Dr. William Woodall M.D., MPH teaching MIAP Med fellows how to suture in this custom hands-on 3-hour clinic. MIAP Med fellows shadow Dr. Woodall, and develop a relationship with MCG for future opportunities. For example, Dr. Woodall set up a MIAP Med fellow for a direct shadowing opportunity with the Emergency Department where the student observed emergency femur surgery after a car accident.
Mrs. Tate, Neurosurgery Resident Coordinator, offers Medical School and Residency application advice. She
offers 40 interviews of thousands of applicants per year.
MIAP Med fellows are given
priority interviews for MCG
Residency Programs.
The MIAP Standard: Rigor & Collaboration
Admission into MIAP is an invitation into a high-expectation ecosystem. Our fellows do not merely observe; they engage.
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Elite Mentorship: Fellows gain direct access to a network of Physicians, medical faculty, and residency coordinators, fostering a lifelong professional support system.
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Collaborative Synergy: Our project-based model requires participants to work alongside healthcare professionals in a high-stakes, team-oriented environment.
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Core Competencies: Beyond clinical knowledge, our programs refine the essential skills of a modern physician: critical thinking, clinical problem-solving, and the ability to navigate complex medical landscapes with creativity and innovation.
3 MIAP Med Fellows prepare
for an overnight shift. They
witnessed an emergency brain
surgery to remove a blocked
artery.
Respiratory Nurses showing MIAP Med fellows an x-ray of a patient who swallowed his dentures.
MIAP Med fellows eat dinner with Emergency Department Physicians. Both Phyisicans gave students their personal emails and phone numbers, offering mentorship opprotunities.
One of many skills labs that MIAP Med fellows learn during the program. Here, High School fellows learn on the same cutting edge drills surgeons use on patients.
