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Pathways to Medicine
Pathways to Medicine (P2M) is a Health Professions Program initiative for Dartmouth pre-health students to be supported in, and to engage in, the mission to close gaps, reduce under-representation in medicine, and enhance the equity of healthcare delivery. P2M provides opportunities for students passionate to learn about equity, build community, and have support for success in their aspirations. Pathways Scholars, a P2M program is a cohort community of peers and mentors who themselves are passionate physicians, public health officials, and leaders in closing gaps in healthcare and medicine.
Pathways to Medicine and Pathways Scholars were developed by HPP staff, students, and alumni that believe in the following:
- Fostering a positive community among pre-health students through experiential learning activities outside of the classroom.
- Nurturing a spirit of optimism about one's abilities, attributes, and assets regardless of background.
- Encouraging students through mentorship and reassurance that they are "not going through it alone."
- Increasing performance outcomes in sciences and pre-health courses through academic workshops.
- Exposing students to health-related careers and alternate paths to health professions schools.
- Creating opportunities for academic support and mentorship from upper-class peers, Geisel students, and Dartmouth alumni in the medical field, particularly those from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine.
The Pathways to Medicine Committee (HPP Staff and Pathways to Medicine interns) accomplished these goals by organizing various opportunities each term, such as community dinners, workshops focused on academic success and strategies, and guest speakers to share their journey as a health professional — for all pre-health students.
Meet Your Pathways Intern! Alma Batista
Alma Batista '27
alma.m.batista.27@dartmouth.edu
Hi! My name is Alma (she/her pronouns). I am a ‘27, and I’m a neuroscience major on the pre-med track. I live in New Jersey and am Dominican and Puerto Rican. I’m a Pathways Intern, and I love the community because, as a first-generation college student, having access to mentorship and academic support has been essential in navigating the pre-med path. I truly value the community I’ve found in Pathways to Medicine, whether it’s asking questions for a class or seeking extra help, there is always someone willing to support me, which makes me feel welcomed.
Meet Your Pathways Intern! Mayada Giha
Mayada Giha '26
mayada.s.giha.26@dartmouth.edu
Hello! My name is Mayada Giha, and I am a '26 from Boston! I am majoring in Biology with a concentration in Human Biology. I participated in the Pathways Scholars Program in Spring’ 24 during my sophomore year and have since returned as an intern. I initially joined Pathways because of my strong personal connection to health disparities. Growing up in a low-income and immigrant-rich community, I wanted to learn more about the options I had as a future physician to improve health equity and access to care. However, I found much more than I expected–as Pathways gave me a pre-health family that supported me and cheered me on throughout my time at Dartmouth. I found mentors and friends with whom I shared laughter, advice, and even struggles. The welcoming community Pathways ensures is what keeps me going, and I can’t wait to continue to grow the Pathways family and meet you all!
Meet Your Pathways Intern! Nazarelie Rodriguez
Nazarelie Rodriguez '26
nazarelie.j.rodriguez.26@dartmouth.edu
Hi! I’m Nazarelie Rodriguez, a Puerto Rican ’26 FGLI student from Springfield, Massachusetts. At Dartmouth, I am a Biology major concentrating in Biochemistry and a Sociology major with a concentration in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS).
On campus, I have been involved in several different groups and extracurricular activities. I participated in the America Reads program, am a member of the Nathan Smith Society, a former MAPS secretary, and a current Pathways intern. I am a part of the MATRIX Co-lab research group at the Dartmouth Institute studying disability justice in the maternal health space. I also tutor some biology and sociology classes!
I joined Pathways my freshman spring as a member and fell in love with the community that was built, and I participated in discussions with physicians, med students, and my fellow pre-med students about health disparities, social determinants of health, decolonizing data, language barriers, and so much more. After the spring, I wanted to become more involved in pathways, so I became an intern. This experience has truly changed my life. I am so happy I joined!
Through the Nathan Smith Society and my internships at Baystate Medical Center, I have had the opportunity to shadow physicians across a wide range of specialties. In addition, during my off-terms, I work as a student intern at Baystate, where I have conducted research analyzing drug misuse and treatment patterns in my city, as well as quality-improvement CPR research in the neonatal intensive care unit. These experiences have allowed me to gain both research and clinical exposure.
Some of my favorite things to do include watching Netflix and movies, cooking, learning how to do my nails like the professionals, and spending time with friends and family. I am so excited for this spring and cannot wait to meet you all!