About the Program
WashU’s Pride Scholars is an innovative initiative designed for high school students who are interested in a career in healthcare and/or LGBTQIA+ health.
The program consists of four hours of interactive sessions on four consecutive Saturday mornings in April 2025. Each morning will include a lecture on a select LGBTQIA+ health topic, an activity introducing participants to a local non-profit organization, and an info session and workshop on a select healthcare career.
Students who participate in the Pride Scholars program will engage in 1-on-1 mentorship with a WashU Medicine faculty or student, receive a certificate of completion, and become part of a like-minded network of individuals.
Daily Schedule
| Time | Activity |
| 9:00 – 9:15am | Check-In* |
| 9:15 – 10:30am | Lecture on select LGBTQIA+ health topic |
| 10:45 – 11:30am | Interactive activity with a St. Louis organization |
| 11:45am – 12:30pm | Exploring careers in healthcare workshop series |
| 12:30 – 1:00pm | Lunch and small group debriefing* |
| * Light Breakfast and lunch provided |
When and Where
Dates: April 12, 2025, April 19, 2025, April 26, 2025, and May 3, 2025
Time: 9:00am to 1:00 pm
Location: WashU Medicine Campus, 520 South Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110*
*Public transportation and/or parking vouchers will be provided as needed.
Who Can Apply
High school juniors, seniors, or sophomores interested in a career in healthcare and/or LGBTQIA+ health are encouraged to apply. There is no grade point average requirement for participation. Students should be prepared to interact in small and large group settings and to participate in a group presentation on the last day of the program.
Planned Curriculum
A detailed overview of our curricular materials will be available to interested parents and guardians starting late-February.
How to apply
To apply, please complete the online application by April 9, 2025, at 9:00 pm. Of note, while we accept applications until April 9th, we encourage you to apply early. The online application consists of the following requirements:
- Completed online questionnaire;
- A short essay on why you are interested in participating;
- Signed Liability Waiver form (if you are under 18, a parent or guardian signature is required);
- Signed Medical History and Treatment Authorization form (if you are under 18, a parent or guardian signature is required);
- Applicants will be notified of application results via email, on a rolling basis, and no later than April 10th.
- Apply Here
Research Informed Consent
After the completion of the program, we will invite you participate in a research study. The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the impact of the WashU Pride Scholars Program on participants’ knowledge, attitudes, and career interests related to healthcare and LGBTQIA+ health. The findings will help improve future programming and contribute to broader efforts in fostering unique perspectives and inclusion in the healthcare workforce.
The research will ask you to provide feedback via an optional survey and optional Zoom interview.
Please note, you and your parent/legal guardian must consent to the research study piece. You are not required to participate in the research study and your decision will not impact selection process in the program. Please contact us with any questions.
Contact
For questions, please contact Alberto Sobrero at a.m.sobrero@wustl.edu.