Arthur I. Johnson, MD, Visiting Clerkship Scholarship
As part of our Diversity Equity and Inclusion Program, Cedars-Sinai encourages qualified medical students to apply for the Arthur I. Johnson, MD, Visiting Clerkship Scholarship, which provides support to 25 selected fourth-year students from groups that are underrepresented in the medical profession.
Selected students will have the opportunity to participate in a clinical rotation or clinical research elective, choosing from a multidisciplinary list that ranges from anesthesiology to surgery.
An Honorable Namesake
The late Arthur Johnson, MD was an Obstetrician and Gynecologist and the first African American Chief of Staff at Cedars-Sinai. He created mentoring programs for youth at public schools, designed an educational program to reduce breast cancer in underserved communities through early detection, served as Director of the L.A. Free Clinic for many years, and co-chaired the first Diversity Committee at Cedars-Sinai. Over the years he became the first physician in the hospital's history to hold all elected offices of the medical staff.
About the Scholarship
Scholarship Goals
The Scholarship seeks to increase:
- Medical student awareness of opportunities in academic and community medicine at Cedars-Sinai
- Student exposure to the medical center and graduate medical leadership
- The number of students applying to the Cedars-Sinai training programs from historically underrepresented minority groups and from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship offers educational grants of $3,000 to 25 students to help defray transportation and housing costs during their rotations at Cedars-Sinai. It also provides the opportunity to mentor and network with other Cedars-Sinai house staff, faculty and students.
How to Apply
Students need to email their completed application and supporting documentation by the established deadline.
Email the following documents:
- Diversity Program Application
- Letter of recommendation from a physician the student has worked closely with
- Current CV
*Electives are offered through the Visiting Students Learning Opportunities (VSLO) program.
Scholarship Selection and Stipend Award
All applications received by the due date will be reviewed by a committee of attendings and residents who select the most qualified candidates. All candidates will be notified of the decision at least one month prior to the start of their rotation. Selected students will receive their stipend during their rotation.
Application Submission Deadline
- June - July Electives -- Submit by May 15, 2025
- August - September Electives – Submit by June 20, 2025
- October - December Electives – Submit by August 20, 2025