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Become an 
Nth Scholar

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.

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NDSI comprises six (6) medical and allied health specialties: Dermatology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Pathology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 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.

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Immersing students in their specialty field

Dermatology NDSI 

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

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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.

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Physical Therapy NDSI

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

 

PM&R NDSI

  • Exposes first-year medical students to the specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and equips students to be competitive applicants for PM&R residency programs.

 

Radiology NDSI 

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

FAQs

  • WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THE NDSI?
    All First-year medical students in good standing in an accredited US medical school are eligible to apply for the Nth Dimensions Summer Internship Program (NDSI). For the following programs: Dermatology Summer Internship, Orthopaedic Summer Internship, Pathology Summer Internship, and Radiology Summer Internship. Physical Therapy Summer Internship Sophomore and Junior UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS in good standing in an accredited US college or university are eligible to apply. Underrepresented minorities in medicine and women are encouraged to apply.
  • ARE MEDICAL STUDENTS FROM FOREIGN MEDICAL SCHOOLS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
    Unfortunately, we cannot accept medical students from foreign medical schools, primarily because we can’t manage the immigration and visa requirements necessary to provide internships for foreign medical students. This includes medical schools that have US campuses. You must attend a United States, AAMC-accredited medical school to apply.
  • IS THERE FLEXIBILITY OF THE INTERNSHIP DATES?
    There is minimal flexibility depending on your institution’s academic year start and end dates. It is an 8-week clinical and research internship with a practicing researcher. It also includes a full-day orientation and culminates in the student presenting his/her research poster at the annual National Medical Association assembly. There is no guarantee of local accommodations. If you have questions concerning your summer block length, please contact Ms. McCloud at programs@nthdimensions.org.
  • ARE ONLY URM STUDENTS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
    Any 1st-year medical student in good academic standing is eligible.
  • HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE NDSI?
    Please access the online application via our website at www.nthdimensions.org. Online applications are to be completed by the new EXTENDED date of 11:59 pm CT November 15, 2023, the deadline date. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.
  • WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I SUBMIT MY APPLICATION?
    You will be notified by email if any of your application is incomplete, including letters of recommendation. All letters of recommendation must be submitted no later than extended date of November 15, 2023. Please remember the request for recommendation is not sent until you complete your application. Be sure to allow ample time for your letter writer to respond. Every application will be reviewed by the Internship Selection Committee. If you are selected for an interview, you will be notified via email in December with an interview date and time. Please note: EVERY application is reviewed twice by the committee to ensure objectivity in the application review process. Approximately 40-50% of applicants are selected for interviews which will take place in January.
  • HOW ARE NDSI INTERVIEWS CONDUCTED?
    If selected, you will receive a Zoom link and invitation for the specific date and 15-minute time block for your interview. A video interview will be conducted in which NDSI interview committee members will be able to interact with you. This low-stress interview is intended to learn more about you and why you are interested in your selected specialty. Attire: Professional Business
  • WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE INTERVIEW?
    All applicants can expect a final decision from Nth Dimensions on or before March 1, 2024. NOTE: The NDSI Match process takes place throughout February. Please be patient about receiving your NDSI match information, as we work to make sure that the predetermined matches will work for each NDSI scholar.
  • HOW ARE SELECTED INTERNS MATCHED TO PRECEPTORS?
    Interns are placed and matched by the NDSI Selection Committee. The matching process is part of the real-time intern selection process. Interns are selected and matched to maximize relatability to their chosen preceptors and provide the best outcome for lasting relationships. The goal is to match the intern with a preceptor who can optimally support the intern: clinically, in outpatient, inpatient, and in procedure or operative scenarios in research as professional interests based on CV and responses to application and interview questions We believe this relatability can inspire long-term growth, performance, and promotion in the intern’s chosen craft. We ask that you trust the Nth process. Personal requests will not be granted.
  • IS THERE FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR THE NDSI?
    The NDSI program was developed to provide our NDSI intern with critical early exposure to competitive fields of medicine. We continue to secure funding for the NDSI positions in order to prevent finances from being a barrier for our students to participate. Unfortunately, we do not have full funding for every NDSI intern, hence we have funding opportunities available for those who are selected. It is our goal to provide meaningful NDSI experiences for our Nth Scholars. Unfortunately, we are not able to fully-fund every student.
  • MEDICAL STUDENT SYMPOSIUM
    Nth Dimensions provides housing grants for students to attend the Medical Student Symposium held at the annual meetings of the specialty’s academy. Academic chairs, program directors, faculty, preceptors, and residents educate students in non-clinical and essential content areas necessary to become competitive residency applicants. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS) and American Academy of Dermatology Associations (AAD) Annual Meeting HOW TO APPLY: In addition to completing an Nth Dimensions application, students will also be required to register for the AAOS or AAD. Annual meetings. Please visit: WHAT TO EXPECT: The 2024 AAOS Annual Meeting will take place in San Francisco, CA, February 12-16, 2024. The event location is as follows: The Moscone Center. The 2024 AAD Annual Meeting will take place in San Diego, CA, March 8-12, 2024.
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