CLIMB Near Peer Mentorship Program Grant

CLIMB Near Peer Mentorship Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: John Muir Health
Last Updated: October 16, 2025

Summary

The CLIMB Near Peer Mentorship Program by John Muir Health offers a year-long mentorship initiative aimed at developing family medicine learners into community-engaged providers. This program supports high school, undergraduate, and medical students by pairing them with mentors in the healthcare field. Participants engage in weekly virtual meetings and receive guidance throughout their educational journey, fostering a diverse and inclusive future in healthcare professions.

Overview

Student Programs John Muir Health offers a range of student opportunities for young people interested in pursuing careers in healthcare. The programs included below are focused on diverse populations and are geared towards encouraging under-represented students to consider healthcare career pathways. CLIMB Near Peer Mentorship Program: (Year-long mentorship program) Description This program aims to develop family medicine learners into community-engaged family medicine providers who practice quality medicine with compassion. This is a multi-level mentorship program beginning with high school and ends with residency. July through December Meet (virtually) with medical students weekly September through December Mentor High School students (virtually) who are interested in medicine

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. High School, Undergraduate College Students, and Medical Students are eligible to apply