• Do I need to live in a particular area?

Nope. Within the U.S. is preferred, though. We do most of our communications and work electronically. The founders haven’t lived in the same city for over two years!

• Is this full-time position?

No. If you already have a summer job or are in school during the semesters, that’s great! WCBD’s directors have held their position during their medical school careers. Our activity level can be somewhat tailored to when you have time to do the work.

• Is this a paid position?

Here’s the scoop: none of the WCBD Directors take a salary. That being said, we don’t want to leave you empty-handed after all your hard work. All fellows receive ample WCBD gear to rock as they rep on campus and in the community. Any travel to/from WCBD-sponsored meetings and events will be supported or covered by the Foundation. Fellows can each earn up to $1000 over their term by reaching position-specific targets that will be outlined during your orientation. We hope all this, plus a CV-building year with an internationally recognized nonprofit will encourage you to put in the hard work to fulfilling our mission.

• Do I have to be a student?

Not necessarily. One of the things we strive for at WCBD is to encourage young students to consider being a black physician, so we market specifically looking for younger people who are often students. However, if you feel that you're the right person for the job, please apply. The one caveat to this is the Outreach Fellow-- this position is best served by a medical student.

• Do I have to be interested in being a doctor?

Nope! We welcome people interested in marketing and graphic design or non-profit management to apply. The fellowships are a great experience for a number of career fields. We do think that the Outreach Fellow would be a position best served by a health professional student.

• How will I communicate with the Directors?

E-mail, group messaging, phone, conference call… we do it all! We’ll be happy to tailor our communication style to best suit your needs, but WCBD works well because we are all fairly accessible to each other, and comfortable reaching out to one another pretty much all the time.

• Is this it? How can my fellowship help me in the future?

Well, as a WCBD Fellow, you will have the opportunity to become a Director at the discretion of the Advisory Board. This, of course, will be contingent on your performance as a fellow. These internships are designed so that the Directors will have someone to whom they can pass the torch once they all move on to residency (or graduate from their respective program). Further, if you no longer have the time to invest in WCBD, you work will strengthen your CV and grant you new skills which you will be able to draw upon in your future endeavors.