LEAP Program
Leadership, Engagement, and Academic Pathway (LEAP) Program
The LEAP program is a longitudinal development and mentorship program sponsored by the Academy for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine (ADIEM) for medical students interested in careers in academic emergency medicine.
WHO: Current M3s 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.
LEAP Mentee Application
LEAP Mentor Application
Program Benefits
- A $1,000 stipend.
- Longitudinal 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 Meeting 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 the 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 member.
- One 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.