About
We aim to host workshops for our high school girls that will help prepare them for future health careers. Our goal is to provide a safe environment full of support that will provide a platform to prepare our girls for college.
Becoming a member includes:
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One-on-One Mentoring
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Workshops
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Community Service Opportunities
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Shadowing Opportunities
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Team-Building Activities
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Research/Capstone
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College Application Preparation
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Graduate Mentor Certificate
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and more
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Workshop Topics:
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Resume Strenghtening
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Personal Statement Workshop
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Suturing
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Dinner Etiquette
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Activities listed above are for members only. For non-members sign up for mailing list for public service events and open workshops.
We believe all women can embrace who they are,
can define their future, and can change the world.
Our Mission
Girls Embracing Medicine & Success is a 501(c)3 nonprofit mentoring organization dedicated to supporting and inspiring young women to pursue medicine while encouraging them to live to their fullest potential and purpose.
Our Vision
The founders of GEMS aim to focus on our mentees' health and wellness, academic and professional development, confidence, and goals. GEMS provides guidance for high school girls and serves as an opportunity for college students and graduates to support mentees in their journey to medicine and personal growth.
About the Founders
GIRLS EMBRACING MEDICINE & SUCCESS
Emani Matthews
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Received her Bachelors of Science from Western Michigan University in 2018. She is an aspiring doctor who dedicates her time through volunteering and clinical work.
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Kaela Brown
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Graduate from the University of Michigan in 2019 with a Bachelor in Science. She works as a scribe in an underserved population. It is a dream and goal of Kaela's to become a nephrologist.
