Carlos Reales, 2017 Summer Internship Alumni  

“I got into health care to help my grandmother — she has type 2 diabetes. My grandmother used to take care of me when I was young, and now I take care of her."

Mentoring in Medicine & Science  recently participated in an incredible project with our partners from the Oakland Health Pathway Partnership (Alameda County Health Care Services Agency, Alameda Health Systems HealthPATH Program and Oakland Unified School District) to share some of the incredible stories and experiences of some of the young people we have worked with over the past few years.  The Oakland Youth Story Bank shares the experiences of seven Oakland youth who have participated in our programs
 
MIMS and all partners in the  Oakland Health Pathway Partnership are dedicated to providing quality work-based learning opportunities to Oakland youth.  Carols Reales (pictured left) is an alumni of the MIMS Summer Internship.  Read Carlos' story along with the stories of other current and past MIMS participants at the Oakland Youth Story bank website.
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What others are saying about Mentoring in Medicine & Science…
 
“As a first generation college graduate in my family, I did not have anyone to go to in regards to my aspiration to become a doctor. MIMS has been there to mentor, advise, inspire, encourage, and drive me to accomplish my dreams. Connecting with other mentors and peers with a similar background provided me the support that was integral to the success of getting to medical school”

​- Tony Tran, MIMS Alumni 
 

“MIMS gave me the confidence to continue on my path and apply to medical school. The internship was the first time I had any clinical experience and I loved it! I received great mentorship and guidance in the application process. I also met other great students that I still keep in touch with today”

- Shanna Tucker, MIMS Alumni
 

“MIMS provided me with the opportunity to shadow in a clinical setting and get to learn more about the field of medicine. They also provided me with the opportunity to work closely with the community thus exposing me to different components and careers in health. This really reinforced my passion and desire to not only go into medicine but to work with underserved communities.”

-Christian Monroy, MIMS Alumni