LEAP Mentee Application 2025

LEAP Mentee Application

On Behalf of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine and the Academy for Diversity & Inclusion in Emergency Medicine
WHAT: The Leadership, Engagement, and Academic Pathway Program (LEAP) is a longitudinal development and mentorship program sponsored by the Acadaemy for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine for medical students interested in careers in academic emergency medicine.

WHO: Current M3s and M4s interested in a career in academic emergency medicine. Special consideration will be given to applicants who have overcome significant economic or social challenges or who have demonstrated a commitment to fostering inclusivity and addressing healthcare disparities in emergency medicine.

PROGRAM BENEFITS:
- A $1,000 stipend
- Longitudinal group mentoring with academic emergency medicine faculty for the duration of medical school, with potential extension through residency
- Opportunities for scholarly activity through SAEM and ADIEM
- Mentees will be required to attend the SAEM annual conference each year they participate in the program
Additional Mentee Requirements:
- One yearly ADIEM SAEM Pulse article per participant with mentorship collaboration
- One yearly ADIEM presentation at SAEM annual meeting as a workshop, didactic, innovation, ignite, abstract, OR short presentation at the ADIEM business meeting if not accepted to full SAEM meeting with mentorship/collaboration from an ADIEM faculty memberOne indexed publication/2-year period (can be research, educational initiatives, perspective pieces, etc) with mentorship/collaboration from an ADIEM committee faculty member
- Leadership role on ADIEM committee yearly. Mentees will be aided in this by their mentors.
Name*

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I am a student who: (Please check all that apply. While you can decline to answer, please note that identifying with one or more of the following is required to be eligible for the program.)*

Is a first-generation college studentIs a first-generation medical studentIs disabledIs from a community with limited access to healthcare resourcesHas faced financial hardship or economic barriersIs balancing significant responsibilities outside of schoolHas served in the military or is currently servingHas overcome significant life challengesIs from a geographically rural areaIs from a geographically urban areaHas experienced systemic barriers to education and career advancementHas taken a non-traditional path to medical schoolHas navigated medical education with undiagnosed or late-diagnosed learning differencesHas gaps in education due to personal, family, or financial circumstancesHas faced language or communication barriersHas been the primary financial supporter of my familyDecline to answerOther
Please Attach Your CV or Resume*

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ADIEM’s mission is to create and promote a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment for all patients, learners, and healthcare professionals through education, research, mentorship, and support for our members. Please describe ways you have demonstrated a commitment to promoting these principles within medicine.*
How do you expect your participation in this experience will aid in your pursuit of a career in academic medicine?*
Please list your areas of interest in EM. Select all that apply.*

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