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Apprenticeship in Medicine

Apprenticeship in Medicine (AIM)

The Apprenticeship in Medicine (AIM) program is a competitive summer program for Milwaukee-area high school students that provides an immersive introduction to the health sciences. Through structured programming, mentorship, and experiential learning, participants engage with medicine, biomedical research, and allied health fields.

AIM emphasizes academic preparation, achievement, and career awareness, helping students build foundational knowledge and develop the skills necessary for continued growth in science and healthcare pathways.
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Important AIM Program Dates

Late October
Application Opens
March 1
Application Closes
June 21
Program begins

AIM Program Dates, Application Requirements and Procedure

Before you start your application

Before you start your application

Before beginning your AIM application, please gather the following materials and information:

  • A high school transcript. Transcripts can be submitted by directly uploading to the application or emailing them to academicpathways@mcw.edu. Transcripts must be submitted as a PDF.
  • The following is the information you will need to know about your evaluators: Name, Title, and Email Address.
The application should take approximately 30 minutes to complete. It is recommended that you complete the application in one sitting to avoid interruptions.
How Do I Qualify?

How Do I Qualify?

To be eligible for AIM, students must demonstrate a strong interest in medical or allied health careers and meet the following criteria:

  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Be at least 16 years old
  • Maintain a strong science and math GPA (minimum 2.75)
  • Attend a high school in the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) system, a Milwaukee-area charter school, private school, or a surrounding suburban district
  • Be a rising junior, rising senior, or June graduate
Eligibility

Eligibility

AIM seeks students who are academically prepared and motivated to participate in a rigorous summer program. Applications are reviewed holistically, considering academic achievement, interest in health sciences, leadership potential, and readiness to participate fully in the program.

Requirements and procedure

Requirements and procedure

To complete your AIM application:

  1. Submit the online application. Parental or guardian support and permission are required.

  2. Submit an official high school transcript. Transcripts can be submitted by directly uploading to the application or emailing them to academicpathways@mcw.edu. Transcripts must be submitted as a PDF.

  3. Submit two electronic evaluations. Within the application, there is a evaluation link that you will need to forward to your evaluators. The following is the information you will need to know about your evaluators: Name, Title, and Email Address. Mailed evaluations or letters of recommendation are not accepted and will not replace the evaluation forms. You should seek evaluations from the following sources:

  4. High school science teacher (required)

  5. Guidance counselor, administrative staff, or employer/internship supervisor

  6. Be available for the full six-week program. The program requires an estimated 40 hours per week.

  7. Be available for an interview if selected (typically during MPS spring break).