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How to Apply
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Job Summary
Michigan Medicine Health Advancement guides and empowers the Michigan Medicine community to reach their full potential by advancing health, expanding career and educational opportunities, fostering a culture of support, and strengthening partnerships. This team plays a vital role in building systems and programs that improve patient care, learner development, workforce engagement, and community collaboration. With a focus on excellence, safety, and measurable impact, the department supports efforts across education, research, and clinical care to create an environment where all individuals can thrive professionally and personally.
Our strategic pillars are health equity across care, education, research and community; pathways and professional growth; and supporting an environment for advancement and a thriving culture. These pillars inform our job roles and responsibilities and inform reporting and collaborative connections within the department.
The Michigan Health Sciences Summer Institute (MHSSI) consists of two residential summer programs sponsored by the University of Michigan Medical School (UMMS) and Michigan Medicine Health Advancement:
- Undergraduate Research Academy (URA): Provides 20 undergraduate students and/or recent graduates with research experience alongside Michigan Medicine faculty.
- Career Development Academy (CDA): Provides 20 undergraduate students and/or recent graduates with an MCAT preparation course and resources to support their medical school application process.
The Health Advancement MHSSI staff team is under the supervision and leadership of the Pre-Medical Pathways Program Manager and MHSSI Administrative Project Coordinator, with roles ranging from 10 to 40 hours per week. The team of nine includes the MHSSI Program Assistant, four Medical Student Tutors and four Community/Residential Advisors, two of whom also serve as Student Research Mentors.
Hourly Wage
- $25 at 10 hours per week
The employment details for MHSSI roles are as follows:
MHSSI Program Assistant (1)
30 hours per week
May 4 to July 29 (12 weeks)
Medical Student Tutor (4)
10 hours per week
May 27 to July 27 (8 weeks)
Community Advisor (2)
40 hours per week
May 11 to July 29 (11 weeks)
Community Advisor and Student Research Mentor (2)
40 hours per week
May 11 to July 29 (11 weeks)
Responsibilities*
Collaborate with the Pre-Medical Pathways Program Manager and the MHSSI Administrative Project Coordinator to support the success of 2026 CDA/URA Summer Programming.
Serve as an MCAT tutor and medical student mentor to a group of 5 pre-medical students in the Career Development Academy (CDA).
Host tutoring sessions for up to 4 hours/week on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning June 2nd to July 23rd.
Attend a brief, weekly check-in with the MHSSI Program Assistant to provide feedback on a group of 5 assigned pre-med students.
Lead a tour of the University of Michigan Medical School campus for 40 CDA/URA students.
Serve as panelists on a Medical Student Panel(s) to share insight on your journey as a medical student.
Provide meaningful feedback to URA students on their research project progress, including poster and oral presentations at the URA Symposium on July 27th.
Required Qualifications*
- Current Medical Student at the University of Michigan Medical School
Availability
- Must be available on or near the Ann Arbor campus from May 27?July 27
Work Schedule
M-F 9-5p, with some weekend hours
Work Locations
Michigan Medicine Health Advancement, Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.