AAO Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring (MOM) Program — American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) / AUPO | AspireMed

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) / AUPO·Internship

AAO Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring (MOM) Program

United StatesRemote

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Quick Facts

Deadline

Rolling Admission

Stipend

Student Engagement Weekend (travel covered to AAO Annual Meeting)

Duration

Multi-year (longitudinal mentorship)

Location Type

Remote

Application

Online application

Eligibility

Eligible Years: M1

Graduate Eligibility

Eligibility Reviewed Individually

Funding & Benefits

Housing provided
Travel covered

Description

Paired with URiM ophthalmology mentor for 1-on-1 guidance. Attend Student Engagement Weekend at AAO meeting. USMLE prep, residency workshops, mock interviews. 27 mentees matched ophthalmology in 2024.

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