2026 MUSC Summer Youth Employment Program Application

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Thank you for your interest in the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)! We are excited about the opportunity to offer this experience to students and look forward to reviewing your application.

About the Program

The Summer Youth Employment Program, hosted and coordinated by MUSC's Enterprise Office of Training and Impact, provides students with:

Hands-on experience in a professional healthcare environment
Leadership development opportunities
Career exploration within MUSC's workforce

Application Instructions

This application is designed to help us understand your background, experiences, and motivations for participating in the program. Please carefully review the following guidelines before submitting your application:

You will be asked to complete the entire application including responses to application questions.
There are two submission options based on whether or not you have a resume and cover letter.
You will also have the opportunity to disclose any accommodations you may need during the program.

We appreciate your interest in SYEP and look forward to learning more about you!

Application Pathways

Applicants may choose one of two options based on their materials:

Option 1: Traditional Application

This option is for students who have a résumé and cover letter. You will be required to submit:

Résumé
Cover Letter
One Letter of Recommendation (from someone who knows you professionally or personally)
Response to one Essay Question (choose from the provided options)

Option 2: Narrative-Based Application

This option is for students without a formal résumé or cover letter. You will be required to submit:

One Letter of Recommendation (from someone who knows you professionally or personally)
Responses to four out of five Essay Questions

There is no advantage to selecting one option over the other-please choose the format that best represents your strengths.

Guidelines for Written Responses

Be thoughtful and authentic in your answers.
Provide specific examples to support your statements.
Proofread your responses for clarity and grammar.

Use of AI Policy

You may not use AI to generate content for your responses. Your answers should be your own original work.

Deadlines

Application Deadline: February 25, 2026

Late submissions will not be considered.

Next Steps

After submitting your application, you may be invited for a group virtual interview as part of the selection process in March 2026.
Notifications regarding acceptance into the program will be sent by April 2026.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the Enterprise Office of Training and Impact at trainingandimpact@musc.edu

We look forward to reviewing your application and learning more about you!

Best of luck!

Name

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Date of Birth

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Email Address

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Phone Number - Mobile

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Home Address

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School/University Name

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Graduation Year

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Parent/Guardian Full Name (if under 18)

Parent/Guardian Contact Number (if under 18)

Full Name

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Phone Number (Mobile)

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Email Address

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MUSC is committed to providing an accessible experience for all participants. If you require any accommodations during the application process, interview, or program participation, please describe them below. If you do not need any accommodations, you may leave this section blank.

(Examples of accommodations may include assistive technology, extended time for tasks, a quiet workspace, or other support services.)

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Document Uploads & Alternatives

Option 1: Upload Files (For those who have a résumé and cover letter)

- Cover Letter (PDF or Word)
- Résumé (PDF or Word)
- One Letter of Recommendation (PDF or Word) (Required)

- Respond to one Essay Question

Option 2: Alternative Written Submission (For those without a résumé and cover letter)

- One Letter of Recommendation

- Responses to four out of five essay questions below.

Your responses should be between 250-500 words each.

Be honest and authentic-we want to hear your voice and perspective.

Cover Letter (PDF or Word)
Clearly articulate interest in healthcare, specific areas of interest.

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Resume (PDF or Word)
Should include education, work/volunteer experience, and relevant skills.

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Letter of Recommendation (PDF or Word)
(From a teacher, mentor, supervisor, or other professional who can speak to leadership potential, character)

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1. What sparked your interest in healthcare? Was there a particular experience, person, or event that influenced your desire to pursue this field? How do you hope to make an impact in healthcare in the future?

What We're Looking For:
- A personal story or experience that connects you to healthcare.
- An explanation of why this work is important to you.
- Your goals for the future and how this program fits into them.

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2. Tell us about something you're deeply passionate about-whether it's a hobby, a cause, a subject in school, or a personal value that shapes who you are. How has this passion influenced the way you see the world, the decisions you make, or the way you interact with others?

What We're Looking For:
- Describe your passion in a way that helps us understand why it's meaningful to you.
- Share a specific experience, challenge, or moment that deepened your interest.
- Reflect on how this passion shapes your perspective, choices, or interactions with others.

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3. Imagine you have the power to fix one healthcare issue in your community. What problem would you focus on, and how would you solve it?

What We're Looking For:
- A real healthcare problem in your community.
- A creative idea for how to make things better.
- A short explanation of why this solution is important and how it could help people.

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4. Describe a time when you took charge or helped make something better-at school, at home, in a club, or anywhere else. What challenges did you face? How did you handle them? What did you learn about yourself as a leader?

What We're Looking For:
- A real-life example of you stepping up as a leader.
- Challenges you faced and how you overcame them.
- What this experience taught you about yourself and leadership.

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5. Everyone brings something special to the table. What is something about you-your background, experiences, or skills-that makes you a great candidate for this program?

What We're Looking For:
- Something unique about you that makes you stand out.
- A focus on your personality, background, or skills (it doesn't have to be related to school or leadership).
- An answer that helps us get to know you better!

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Are you available for the full program duration of June 8th, 2025 - July 31st, 2026?

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Yes

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If you are not available for the full program please list what prevents you from this and possible dates/times of conflict.

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Preferred Areas of Interest:
Please list your top three areas of interests related to healthcare. We will keep this in mind if you are chosen to be part of the cohort. Note: All student placements are based on availability first and preference last.

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Is there anything else you would like the selection committee to know about you?

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I certify that all the information provided in this application is accurate.

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I understand that participation in this program requires commitment and active engagement.

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Yes

If under 18: I have obtained permission from my parent/guardian to participate in this program.

Yes

Final Integrity Statement

I confirm that all responses in this application reflect my own original thoughts, experiences, and writing.

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I confirm

Please sign below to confirm your acknowledgment of the Final Integrity Statement.

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