Do you know a middle school student interested in a career in medicine? Applications are open for Made for Medicine’s Spring 2026 cohort for 7th graders. 

Made for Medicine is an initiative to advance health equity by attracting more talent to the medical profession through sustaining student pathways to medicine, delivering a culturally responsive curriculum, and providing access to faculty role models.  

Applicants to Made for Medicine should be 7th grade students who are curious, creative, committed, empathic, team-oriented, and have an interest in health equity. A brief, short-response video interview is also required. 

Additional details: 

• Sessions will be held from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on February 21st & February 28th, followed by our White Coat Ceremony in March. 
• Sessions are held in person at the Columbus Medical Association, 1390 Dublin Rd., Columbus, OH 43215. 
• Lunch and refreshments are provided 
• Sessions will be led by local expert physicians 

Applications must be submitted by Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Find more information, FAQs, and the application on the Made for Medicine website.