MedBridge: Building Physician–Scientists in the Americas
Connecting Stanford graduate and medical students with Latin American medical students to build a cross-border mentorship network in research and academic development.
Keywords: mentorship, medical education, Latin America, research, global health
Many Latin American medical students lack access to research mentors, limiting their development as clinician–scientists. MedBridge connects them with Stanford graduate students — including MDs, PhDs, and master’s students — who have research experience and can offer guidance through the U.S. postgraduate mentorship model. The project aims to pilot a structured mentorship program, provide training resources, and develop a scalable framework to strengthen regional research capacity.
Skillset needs: I’m seeking team members with experience in biomedical research (any type), global health, education design, or cross-cultural program development. Mentors with research experience — particularly graduate students in MD, PhD, or master’s programs — are especially encouraged to join. Diverse perspectives from scholars interested in Latin America and academic mentorship are welcome.
Contact: William Rojas Carabali