Diversity & Inclusion Programs
The Office of Diversity & Inclusion at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine offers several programs that aim to create community on campus, highlight current diversity and inclusion topics, and support all students on the pathway to medicine. Find the program that's right for you.
For High School Students
HPREP is a five-week program for high school students of diverse backgrounds in the Chicago area who are looking for an introduction to medical education and healthcare careers.
The Northwestern Medicine Scholars Program offers high school students from partner schools opportunities to explore and prepare for careers in medicine and biomedical science.
A variety of health and medicine pathway programs are available for learners as young as kindergarten to those at the graduate level.
For Undergraduate Students
NU Docs provides Northwestern University undergraduates with an immersive opportunity to engage with medical students, residents, and physicians, starting during spring break.
The Northwestern Medicine Pre-Medical Gap Year Internship Program places exceptional pre-med students in clinical settings for 13 months, where they work, conduct research, and attend faculty-led lectures.
The Northwestern Medicine Pre-Medical Internship Program provides opportunities for promising undergraduate students to experience both clinical observation and focused project work.
For Medical Students
This society builds community for Black or African American men at Feinberg. The group also sponsors an annual award open to any medical student with an outstanding track record in diversity and inclusion work.
The Emma Reynolds Circle brings together Black or African American women at Feinberg.
Hermanos y Hermanas connects first- and second-year Latinx medical students through one-on-one and group events.
Trainee-Student Mentorship
The Student to Resident Institutional Vehicle for Excellence (STRIVE) mentorship program connects medical students and trainees from historically marginalized groups to help students succeed at Feinberg and in residency.
For Faculty
Northwestern University Recruitment to Transform Under-Representation & Achieve Equity (NURTURE)
The NURTURE Program strives to accelerate cultural change at Northwestern through innovative institutional initiatives in hiring, mentoring, promotion and tenure, evaluation, and institutional accountability. These efforts include cluster hiring of early-career faculty.
For Staff
Find support from Northwestern University staff organizations formed around shared identities.
Northwestern partners with Year Up, a skills-training program for underserved young adults.
The committee offers professional development and partners with our office for diversity and inclusion programming.