Student Instructions for

NDSI Application

Important Dates:

Application Opens: October 1, 2022
Application Extended Deadline:

November 11, 2022

11:59pm Central Time

Instructions

Thank you for your interest in the Nth Dimensions Summer Internship (NDSI).

Please read and follow the instructions carefully before beginning your application.

All supporting documents MUST be uploaded and submitted with your application.
Applications cannot be saved and completed later.

Nth Dimensions provides an array of services to students in the medical education and training pipeline from undergraduate through post-residency; The Nth Dimensions Summer Internship (NDSI) is one way in which Nth Dimensions lives out its ongoing mission to diversify the physician workforce.

NDSI comprises five (5) medical and allied health specialties: Dermatology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Pathology, Physical Therapy, and Radiology. Selected participants spend eight (8) weeks with a specialty-specific preceptor at one of Nth Dimensions' partner institutions or medical centers nationwide.

Below is a description of each program.

Dermatology NDSI

Exposes first-year medical students to the specialty of dermatology and equips students to be competitive applicants for dermatology residency programs.

Orthopaedic Surgery NDSI

Exposes first-year medical students to the specialty of orthopaedic surgery and equips students to be competitive applicants for orthopaedic surgery residency programs.

Pathology NDSI

Exposes first-year medical students to the specialty of cytopathology and equips students to be competitive applicants for cytopathology residency programs.

Physical Therapy NDSI

Exposes junior and senior undergraduate students to the field of Physical Therapy and equips students to be competitive applicants

Radiology NDSI

Exposes medical students to the specialty of radiology and equips students to be competitive applicants for radiology residency programs.

Eligibility

Must be from a group underrepresented in medicine.
Must be currently enrolled AND in good standing at an accredited U.S. Medical School. Foriegn medical students who attend a U.S. campus are not eligible.

Must be a current first-year medical student. Except for Physical Therapy Applicants.
Physical Therapy applicants are rising second or third year undergraduate students, in good standing from an accredited U.S. college or university.
Must be a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident, or an individual granted deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Application Materials

(Please be sure you have ALL items at the time of submission)

Current Professional Photo
Driver’s License
Vaccination Card
Letter of Good Standing from your Institution (Enrollment Verification)
Curriculum Vitae
Academic Transcript
Contact Information for 2 Authors for Letters of Recommendation

Letter(s) of Recommendation

Once the application is completed and submitted, a form will be emailed to your letter writer for completion.
The letter of recommendation is form driven and asks specific questions. Please let your author know to be on the lookout for the form.
ALL letters of recommendation need to be received by November 10, 2022.

*Make certain to allow ample time for your application and recommendation submissions.

Program Curriculum

The program will span 8 weeks (June 3, 2023 to July 30, 2023) and will include the following activities:

Nth Dimensions volunteer faculty will serve as mentors and preceptors in clinical and operative settings.
Students will receive in-person and virtual mentoring
Students will engage in web-based lectures
Students will also partner with their preceptor (and/or their designee) for research opportunities in basic science, translational science and clinical research.
Students will present their research activity via poster and oral presentation at the National Medical Association (NMA)'s Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly.

Notification of Participation

Applicants will be notified of their application status in January 2023.

Nth Dimensions is committed to diversifying the physician workforce through strategic initiatives and programs that emphasize scholarship and mentorship.

I have read, understood and agreed to the instructions above.

Program Information

Program for Application

Applicant Contact Information

First Name

Preferred Name

Last Name

Suffix

Please create a name recording via namedrop.io This is a free service that will aid the Nth Team in the proper pronunciation of your name. (This may be helpful to add to your email signature line as well)

Copy and paste your name pronunciation link here.

Mobile Number

###-###-####

Personal Email

Current Mailing Street Address

City

State

Abbreviation

Postal / Zip Code

Country

Hometown (where you spent most of your childhood)

City and State/Country

Applicant Demographic Information

Nth Dimensions is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education. Nth Dimensions does not discriminate in any program or activity based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, physical ability, marital status, or any other protected class.

Birthdate

Month

Day

Year

Birthdate

Race

Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish Origin Classification

Asian Classification

Black or African America Classification

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Classification

Tribe Affiliation

Other Race Classification

Multiple Races Described

Ethnicity

Gender Identity

Preferred Pronouns

Other Identity

U.S. Citizen

Are you a first generation college student?

Are you a first generation Medical Student?

If no, please list family member relationship and specialty. (ex. Mother- Dermatology)

What is your military veteran status?

Driver's License

Do you have a current, unexpired driver's license?

Driver's License Expiration Date

mm/dd/yyyy

State Issued

Abbreviation

Please upload a copy of the front of your drivers license. Naming convention for file upload. First Name Last Name, Drivers License, 2023 NDSI.

Hidden Fields

Cohort_ID

Program

Application Status

Education Information

Please provide your undergraduate education information below.

Undergraduate Institution

Graduation Year

Major

Cumulative GPA

0.00

Did you complete Graduate School?

If yes, please list your Graduate School institution

Major

Graduation Year

Medical School Information

Please provide your Current Medical School information below. If you are still in undergrad and applying for the Physical Therapy internship, please skip this section.

I am currently enrolled in a United States Accredited Medical School as a M1.

Medical School Name

Name of the Dean of Student Affairs

Dean of Student Affairs Email

Dean of Student Affairs Phone Number

###-###-####

Date Current School Year (M1) Ends

mm/dd/yyyy

Date Next School Year (M2) Begins

mm/dd/yyyy

My summer break is _______.

I understand that the Nth Dimensions Summer Internship is an EIGHT (8) week in person experience from June 3, 2023 to July 30, 2023. Please select the statement below that best describes your situation.

I can participate in the entirety of the program with no duration accommodations or special approval from my school. Due to school schedule, I would need approval to participate in the full eight weeks of the program.I have personal matters throughout the summer that would not allow me to be on location for the full eight weeks of the program.Other

Other situation explained

Short Answer Questions

Please answer the following questions in 500 characters or less.

Please describe any previous research and/or clinical experience.

How would you describe yourself in one word? Why?

Statement of Interest

Please provide a comprehensive view of your interest in Nth Dimensions, as well as your future medical professional aspirations. Include any academic and non-academic accomplishments, personal characteristics, or experiences that make you uniquely worthy of consideration. Your essay should not exceed 500 words or 3500 characters

Personal Statement of Interest:

Grit Test

Please respond to the following 12 items. Be honest – there are no right or wrong answers!

	Very much like me	Mostly like me	Somewhat like me	Not much like me	Not like me at all
I have overcome setbacks to conquer an important challenge.
New ideas and projects sometimes distract me from previous ones.
My interests change from year to year.
Setbacks don’t discourage me.
I have been obsessed with a certain idea or project for a short time but later lost interest.
I am a hard worker.
I often set a goal but later choose to pursue a different one.
I have difficulty maintaining my focus on projects that take more than a few months to complete.
I finish whatever I begin.
I have achieved a goal that took years of work.
I become interested in new pursuits every few months.
I am diligent.

Hidden

Grit Score

Financial

Nth Dimensions may underwrite a portion of the cost of the NDSI program

Specifically NDSI related travel, necessary institutional fees and lodging expenses.
Selected scholars will need to cover the cost of daily non-essential activities and meals.

If selected, would you have financial resources or means to support yourself throughout the summer beyond travel and lodging expenses?

Please explain those resources or means that would be used to support yourself through the summer.

Health and Wellness

Do you require any accommodations related to your physical, medical, learning, or psychological health? This in no way excludes you but it ensures our ability to provide effective accommodations allowing equal access to our programs.

If yes, please list the accommodations.

Covid-19 Vaccine

Have you received the Covid-19 Vaccine?

Date of First Dose

Date of Second Dose

Did you receive a booster?

Date of Third Dose

Date of Fourth Dose

Please upload a picture of your vaccine card. Naming convention for file upload. First Name Last Name, Vaccine Card, 2022 NDSI.

Please explain if you are abstaining from the vaccine.

All selected students may be required to undergo Criminal Background Checks (CBCs) and drug screening as required by clinical rotation sites or if required to do so as an evaluation of their fitness to participate in their medical education.

I have read, understood, and agreed to the statement above.

Documents

File sizes must be equal to or under 10MB.

Naming Convention for all files should be:

First Name Last Name, Item Being Uploaded, 2023 NDSI.

(ex. Nichole Hamilton, Headshot, 2023 NDSI)

Please upload a current professional headshot:

Please upload your letter of good standing (enrollment verification):

Please upload your Curriculum Vitae:

Please upload your most recent transcript:

We are aware transcripts maybe incomplete, please submit your current unofficial copy. If you do not have a transcript please submit a copy of your current class schedule.

If you have issues uploading any of the documents listed above, please email them to programs@nthdimensions.org - Subject Line: Your Name: Additional Documents for 2023 NDSI Application.

Video Submission

Please supply a YouTube link (URL) to a 2-3 minute video answering ALL of the following questions:

Please introduce yourself and what school you currently attend.

1. What are your strengths and areas of improvement?

2. What have you learned about yourself during the first semester of school?

3. What attributes does a good mentor have?

4. Why Nth? What made you want to join this organization?

Videos should be saved as UNLISTED via YouTube and will only be shared with the Nth Review Team.

Video URL

If you have issues uploading any of the documents listed above, please email them to programs@nthdimensions.org - Subject Line: Your Name: Additional Documents for 2023 NDSI Application.

Letters of Recommendations

Once the application is completed and submitted, a form will be emailed to your letter writer for completion. The letter of recommendation is form driven and asks specific questions.

  
Please let your author know to be on the lookout for the form. The email will come from Nth Dimensions. 

Please note that all letters of recommendation need to be received by November 10, 2022
Be sure to allow ample time for your application and recommendation submissions.

Letter Writer 1

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

###-###-####

Email

How long have you known the author and in what capacity?

Letter Writer 2

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

###-###-####

Email

How long have you known the author and in what capacity?

E-Signature

By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you certify that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application.

Please save a copy of your application for your records. You will not receive a confirmation email, it may be a good idea to screenshot the confirmation screen after submission. If something is missing from your application we will be in contact with you.

E-Signature

Nth Dimensions

How did you hear about Nth Dimensions?

Please Explain

No more than 100 characters

Subscribe to the Nth Dimensions Newsletter.