Doctor for a Day

Doctor For A Day (DFAD) is a monthly academy that exposes K-12 youth to health careers through hands-on activities. DFAD partners with clinical departments, school districts and non-profits to hold workshops led by medical students as near peer mentors bringing underrepresented healthcare professionals to K-12 youth to serve as mentors and role models. Thus far, DFAD has reached over 3,000 students and serves a total of 560 students per academic year.