STEMM Prep+: Empowering Underrepresented Students to Succeed in STEM Education

STEMM Prep+

MISSION: To advance students in medicine, advocate for equity, and ensure excellence in health care.

VISION: STEMM Prep+ provides students from minority backgrounds a fair and just opportunity to thrive in healthcare and medical careers through immersion in labs and medical environments.

STEMM Prep+ Program Description

The STEMM Prep+ Program offers an in-depth exploration of the transformative role that artificial intelligence (AI) plays in modern patient treatment. As AI demonstrates its unparalleled ability to accurately predict diseases at their earliest stages, it has emerged as a formidable tool within the ever-evolving healthcare industry. With the potential to deliver informed patient care, enhance patient safety, and introduce innovative treatment options, 56% of clinicians anticipate that most of their future decisions will rely on AI-based clinical decision support tools.

Recognizing this growing need, our program bridges the knowledge gap faced by clinicians and healthcare professionals in understanding AI-based technologies and harnessing their capabilities for the betterment of healthcare providers and patients alike. By focusing on practical applications of AI in healthcare, the program empowers clinical leaders, healthcare IT professionals, and healthcare entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills required to leverage AI to address the complex healthcare challenges of today and tomorrow.

With staggering statistics pointing to the profound impact of AI in healthcare, including a projected market size of USD 208 billion for AI-based global healthcare solutions by 2030 and a threefold increase in US hospitals implementing AI since 2020, this program is designed to equip participants with the expertise to shape the future of healthcare technology. In an environment where 46% of life sciences leaders report a shortage of individuals with AI Implementation skills, our program provides a unique opportunity to acquire the essential AI knowledge and tools to drive innovation and improvement in healthcare.

OUR IMPACT PROJECTS

There is a clear disparity of STEMM talent in healthcare and other medical professions.

    • African Americans make up 13% of the US population13%
    • African Americans are projected to grow to 25% of US population in the future25%
    • By 2050, only 5% of physicians will be African American5%
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    Women in Medicine Summit (WIM)

    The WIM Summit is a conference for doctors by doctors yearly. The Summit is established by the WIM NFP which was founded by Dr. Shikha Jain in 2017 to combat the gender gap for women in healthcare through education and resources. WIM offers webinars, workshops, and research, amplifying equity initiatives.