One-Semester Practicum Student Application (Spring 2026)

One-Semester Practicum Student Application

Spring 2026
To apply, complete this form and upload the following documents:
- One page cover letter indicating:
  - Your areas of interest within Medical Humanities
  - Any previous research experience
  - Any other relevant experience that prepares you for the One-Semester Practicum program
  - *Do not indicate any specific projects here, as this will be sent to all the projects that you indicate interest in.
- Resume
- Unofficial transcript
Upload a separate PDF with a paragraph statement of approximately 250 words for each project to which you are applying. The paragraph should indicate:
- Why you are interested in the particular project
- Any coursework, research, or experience that has contributed to your interest in the project
- Of the skills that the project lists as necessary, which you have and which you will need to acquire.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Major(s)*
Minor(s)*
Graduation (month and year)*
Excluding MDHM 201, have you completed either 9 credit hours in the humanities or in electives that count toward the minor?*

YesNo
List the courses that you have taken that count, or would count, towards the MDHM minor
International students should consult with OISS before final project placement. Does this apply to you?*

YesNo
Participation Requirements:
- Enrolling in the practicum for the Spring 2026 semester
- Dedicating 8 hours/week working at the practicum site (some PIs allow remote work, but students should expect to work from site)
- Preparing for and attending regularly scheduled course meetings at Rice on Tuesdays 4-5:15PM
Will you commit to the requirements listed above?*

YesNo
If not, please explain
Cover letter - Please name your file as CoverLetter-LastName, First Name *

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Resume - Please name your file as Resume-LastName, First Name*

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Unofficial transcript - Please name your file as Transcript-LastName, First Name*

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In the following section, select the project you are interested in applying for from the dropdown list, and upload your statement specific to that project. You may apply for multiple projects, so please make your selections in order of priority.

You an see the project requirements on the MDHM website

Statement Instructions:
- A PDF document with a paragraph statement of approximately 250 words for the project you selected from the dropdown list. The paragraph should indicate:
- Why you are interested in the particular project
- Any coursework, research, or experience that has contributed to your interest in the project
- Of the skills that the project lists as necessary, which you have and which you will need to acquire.
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