The Dr. Webb Summer Mentorship program is a hands-on 2 week summer mentorship program for minority premedical college and medical students who have interests in Orthopedic and/or Spine Surgery. The program was started by Dr. Webb in 2023 to address the lack of representation of African Americans in Orthopedic Surgery.
The program allows students the opportunity to see and evaluate patients in the office setting in addition to the opportunity to observe Dr. Webb in surgery.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in research, review anatomy/surgical principles in the cadaver lab, in addition to suturing and casting clinics.
When?
Applications will open Jan 1, 2024 with a deadline of March 1, 2024.
Date?
The date of June 3rd-15th, 2024
How To Apply?
Please email your CV, a short letter of recommendation, and 500 word or less essay indicating:
1. Why should Dr. Webb choose you?
2. How will you benefit from this experience?
3. How will this experience allow you to GIVE BACK to others?
Thanks For Applying and Good Luck in the Future!
Can students who live outside the US apply to the summer mentorship program?
No, this program is only for US based students.
No, but the program is geared towards increasing diversity in medicine, specifically orthopedic and spine surgery so those who are URMs (underrepresented minorities) will be given priority in selection. All students are encouraged to apply.
The program is competitive. In our first year (2022), we had over 75 applications. The students who applied early, submitted all requirements, and answered the prompts in its entirety were favorably reviewed.
The program is 2 weeks long and typically runs anywhere between June-Aug of each summer.
Due to Dr. Webb’s schedule, we can only accompany 2-3 students each summer. Hopefully, we can expand and allow more students in the future.
Yes, due to generous donations we are able to cover the majority of the students expenses. In general, the student will purchase and cover his/her flight however. The lodging (hotel) will be covered on our end, if needed. All food and other expenses will be covered.
No, due to insurance reasons students cannot participate in any of Dr. Webb surgeries, but will be in the operating room with Dr. Webb observing the surgery.
The program is held in San Antonio, Texas each year. San Antonio is a world-class, major city in South-central Texas within a rich colonial heritage and with some of the nation’s leading healthcare facilities. Additional information on San Antonio https://www.visitsanantonio.com/
San Antonio is served by San Antonio International Airport. www.flysanantonio.com
Dr. Webb’s office is located in the medical center: 9 miles (15 minutes) west of the airport, a quick and easy uber ride up interstate 410.
Having a rental may be helpful but, uber is readily accessible. Transportation for exploring San Antonio on the weekends is your responsibility.
The dress code for the 2 weeks is business casual. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. If you have a white coat, please bring it. Scrubs will be provided to you at the hospitals and cadaver lab.
There will be a tentative schedule provided which may be subject to change depending on Dr. Webb’s schedule
You will spend time with him in the clinic setting seeing and examining patients. Many times, he operates late at night and on the weekend. You will not be required to be with him during these times. This 2 week program is for you to spend time with him during the week (Monday-Friday).
You will have the weekends off to explore San Antonio, however there will be a dinner and/or networking event scheduled on one of the weekends with Dr. Webb. An additional program completion dinner may also be held during the last week. You will also have the opportunity to spend time in a cadaver lab (pending availability), sawbones lab, and a suturing workshop.
Please email us with any questions about the Summer Mentorship program.