Advocates in Medicine Pathway (AMP) Program
Creating a Pathway for Rural and Hmong Students at MCW-Central Wisconsin
The Advocates in Medicine Pathway (AMP) program will support the professional development of individuals from Wisconsin interested in attending medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin Central Wisconsin campus to promote a diverse future healthcare workforce built around resilience, relationships and system-based knowledge.
The program cohort runs from January 2023 through July 2023. During the spring semester, students will attend the virtual 1-credit "Wicked Problems in Medicine" course* and virtual advising sessions in the evening. A clinical coordinator will work with the student to arrange a 1-week job shadow opportunity (community-based experiential learning) that fits their needs and interest. From June to July, the cohort will participate in the WI AHEC Community Health Internship Program (CHIP) as full-time paid interns.
*AMP advising sessions and the “Wicked Problems in Medicine” course will follow the UW-Stevens Point academic calendar.
Applications for the AMP Program are now closed.
Benefits of the Program
Benefits of the Advocates in Medicine Program include:
- Receive guidance and experience in building a competitive medical application
- Paid summer community health internship in the WI AHEC (North Central region) Community Health Internship Program (CHIP)
- 1-week job shadow experience
Qualifications
To qualify for the program, students must:
- Have a high interest in attending medical school
- Attend or plan to enroll for the virtual 1-credit "HPW 299: Wicked Problems in Medicine" course at UW-Stevens Point in Wausau
- Preference will be given to individuals underrepresented in medicine, particularly from Hmong and rural background
Preview of Advocates in Medicine Pathway (AMP) Application (PDF)
Timeline
2022
- August 1–November 1: Application Window
- November 7–December 2: Applicant Selections
- December 5–23: Interviews and Candidate Selections
2023
- January 4: Orientation 1 (5–7 p.m.)
- January 18: Orientation 2 (5–7 p.m.)
- January 25–March 15: AMP advising sessions* on Wednesday evenings from 5–7 p.m.
- March 29–May 10: “Wicked Problems in Medicine” course* on Wednesday evenings from 5–6:50 p.m.
- June–July: CHIP Internship
- June: MCW-Central Wisconsin campus tour (details TBD)
- July: MCW-Central Wisconsin Hmong Culture Day (details TBD)
- July: AMP Celebration (details TBD)
*AMP advising sessions and the “Wicked Problems in Medicine” course will follow the UW-Stevens Point academic calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Us
Virtual walk-in information sessions are held Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Contact Sheng Khang for information on how to access these sessions.
Sheng Khang
Education and Outreach Coordinator