Now Accepting Applications through February 25, 2025!
What is MAP?
Mentoring to Increase Access to Health Professions (MAP) is a component of the Duke University School of Nursing Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.
The program is designed to provide ongoing mentorship to facilitate students’ integration and completion of a health profession program. Mentorship by health professionals and faculty will address known barriers to successful progression of underrepresented minority students.
Students attend a two-week immersion experience with Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) where they will participate in activities that:
- Cultivate interest in various health professions
- Improve entry-level competencies and self-confidence
- Create support systems and
- Identify resources for affording nursing and other health professions education
Partnerships
We partner with Duke School of Medicine’s Physician Assistant (PA), Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Pathologists’ Assistant graduate programs to provide students with an opportunity to meet each program’s admission team and understand the admission requirements. Additionally, students have the opportunity to tour the facilities and learn more about each graduate program.
Activities
Our program assists students in designing a professional development plan that will assist them in achieving successful admission into their selected health professional career. Activities include:
- Seminars and activities that highlight health disparities and health access
- Simulated nursing experience
- Individualized mentored and professional career development sessions
Benefits
Students participating in our program benefit in a variety of ways:
- Fully funded (travel, housing and food)
- Work with Duke Faculty and Staff
- Gain exposure to an array of leaders and nursing careers
- Expand understanding of health equity concepts
- Academic advising and career counseling
- $1500 Stipend
Eligibility
- Members of underrepresented groups in nursing:
- African American
- Alaska Native, Indigenous American
- Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander
- Hispanic, Latinx
- Undergraduate students (rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors)
- U.S. citizens or permanent residents
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
Application
Students interested in participating must submit a complete online application by February 28, 2025.
- Complete online MAP Application - Opens November 1, 2024
- Personal statement
- Transcript of current college (does not have to be official but should have latest grades)
- One recommendation from advisor
Applications are reviewed by the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Advisory Committee.
Important Dates
- Program dates: June 3-18, 2025
- Application opens: November 1, 2024
- Application deadline: February 28, 2025
- Decision notification: March 17, 2025
Any questions? Please send an email to son-diversity@dm.duke.edu.