TWO DECADES OF IMPACT
For 20 years, Mentoring in Medicine & Science (MIMS) has transformed lives and strengthened communities by opening doors to careers in healthcare. Since its founding in 2006 by Dr. Jocelyn Freeman, MIMS has empowered more than 4,000 participants and engaged over 150 healthcare professionals as mentors, instructors, and advocates. What began as a vision to ensure that people from all backgrounds could see themselves in the health professions has grown into a nationally recognized model for mentorship, workforce development, and community training.
At the center of this work is the Summer Internship Program, an immersive experience that has operated every year since the organization’s inception. Through hands-on clinical skills training, mentorship, professional development, and direct exposure to healthcare careers, MIMS has inspired thousands of students and young adults to pursue meaningful careers as physicians, nurses, public health leaders, community health workers, and other healthcare professionals. The organization’s impact extends far beyond one summer, creating a lifelong network of alumni who continue to serve and lead in their communities.
On Friday, July 24, 2026, MIMS will celebrate this extraordinary milestone with Two Decades of Impact, a special 20th Anniversary Celebration honoring alumni, volunteers, partners, and supporters who have helped shape the organization’s legacy. The event will honor alumni, community partners, volunteers, and supporters who have advanced the MIMS mission. As MIMS looks to the future, the organization remains committed to expanding access to health careers, delivering lifesaving training to people of all ages, and building a healthcare workforce that reflects and understands the communities it serves.
Alumni Impact: Where Are They Now?
Join us in celebrating the achievements of more than 4,000 MIMS participants who have gone on to careers in medicine, nursing, public health, behavioral health, and allied health professions.
Read inspiring alumni stories that highlight how mentorship, training, and opportunity changed the trajectory of their lives.
See how former interns are now serving as healthcare providers, educators, researchers, and community leaders.
Reconnect with the MIMS network and share your own journey as part of our 20-year legacy.
Enroll in Life-Saving Training
Register for CPR/AED, First Aid, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications.
Learn practical skills through Mental Health First Aid (Adult, Youth, and Teen), Bloodborne Pathogens, N95 Mask Fit Testing, and Stop the Bleed®.
Courses are available in in-person, hybrid, and online formats, with Spanish-language instruction available.
Training is open to individuals, schools, businesses, and organizations of all sizes. Visit MIMS Training Programs to book your course today.
Support the Next Generation of Health Leaders
Your contribution helps fund internships, mentorship, workforce training, and certifications for youth and young adults.
Donations ensure that cost is never a barrier to accessing career pathways in healthcare.
Every gift strengthens communities by preparing culturally responsive health professionals.
Make a secure contribution through Zeffy and invest in the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Our 20th Anniversary Celebration Sponsors
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The Permanente Medical Group - Kaiser Permanente East Bay
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Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation
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Alameda Health System Foundation
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Eastside Innovation
