Have you thought about what you're going to do this summer? The ISMS MSS sponsors an exciting program called MECO (Medical Education Community Orientation). This program allows first and second year medical students to get a head start in our clinical experience. Responses from both student participants and hospitals are overwhelmingly positive with most students citing the MECO program as an invaluable educational and professional experience.
MECO provides participants the chance to work in a participating community-based hospital in Illinois. Students have the opportunity to work directly with physicians and to rotate through a number of hospital departments. In order to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms by which the hospital functions, participants also work with hospital staff and administration. Additionally, experience is not necessarily limited to the hospital environment. Many sites also provide the student with the opportunity to experience outpatient office practice and a variety of community health services.
In order to apply, please read the program information carefully. Please note the suggested program duration is 4-6 weeks with some programs offering additional weeks if desired. Specific program times will be determined by the hospital and the matched student(s).
Completed applications are due to the Illinois State Medical Society by the end of the business day on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010. Late applications cannot be considered. The first round match should be completed later in February. Position(s) not filled during the first round, will be placed into a second round to follow. ISMS membership is strongly advised. The best of luck to you!