RISE (Bio)

 
Thank you for applying to the RISE, Reimagine Indians into Medicine, 2026 Summer Academy.  

RISE Summer Academy 2026 will be conducted in a hybrid model.

• Participants will begin the program on Zoom and other virtual platforms. Introductions to RISE staff, faculty, and other scholars will be made. Zoom sessions will also include discussion and presentations regarding medical school admissions, beginning sessions on science refreshers, and time for culturally engaging dialogue with AIAN individuals involved in health care.
• Participants will travel to the WSU Spokane campus for the second half of the program. Travel and lodging in Spokane, WA, will be paid for by RISE. Thoughtful activities, gathering, and program celebrations will be included.
• Applicants notified of acceptance on May 15, 2026

Summer Academy Dates: June 8–18, 2026

• Virtual days: June 8-11, 2026
• Travel to Spokane: June 14, 2026
• In-person days: June 14-18, 2026
• Travel home: June 19, 2026

Virtual sessions are tentatively scheduled 8 a.m.–1 p.m. PST Monday through Friday. In-person sessions are tentatively scheduled 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. while scholars are in Spokane. The finalized and detailed schedule will be distributed to accepted participants before the start of the program.

Applications MUST BE submitted by 5:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 for consideration to the RISE Summer Academy.
Applicants notified of acceptance on May 15, 2026
This application will take approximately 45 minutes to an hour to complete.
You may leave the application and resume your progress later using the link sent to your email. 
Please reach out to pathways.medicine@wsu.edu for any questions or comments as you fill out your application.