"I
just wanted to give you some follow-up on my alumni host experiences.
I stayed with Dr. Scott Wagers in Burlington, VT and Dr. Haile
Mezghebe in Washington, D.C. Both were wonderful experiences.
I was completely welcomed into their homes, taken out for
dinner, made a traditional Eritrean meal and all together
taken care of. Both took the time to talk with me about my
career goals and choosing a residency, although neither is
in my field of interest. Both were also very interested in
hearing about the state of affairs at CU and asked about faculty
and deans they knew.
I think this is a great program and it went well from both
sides. The alumni love to have contact with young students
and hear first hand our experiences at CU. We in turn get
their advice and perspective, in addition to a place to stay
to defray travel costs. Thank you for your help in arranging
this!" Lisa Dillabaugh,
Class of 2005
The Help Our Students Travel program invites
alumni to host 4th year medical students in their homes for
a night or two during residency interviews. Coordinated by
the Medical Alumni Association and the Alumni Relations Office,
students are matched with alumni volunteers who provide students
with a free place to stay as well as offer invaluable advice
about residency training, the prospective medical center and
community in which they are interviewing.
To participate in the HOST program and be matched with
an alumni host, please download the Student
Application Form (CLICK HERE).
To register to become an alumni host, please dowload and complete
the HOST
Form (CLICK HERE) or contact the Alumni Office at 877-472-2586
(toll-free) or by email: alumni@uchsc.edu
