Delaware Youth Medical Academy is a merit-based program of the Academy’s Delaware Mini Medical School initiative for middle, junior, and high school students. Membership is earned through participation in Mini Medical School, not by applying directly.
Who is eligible
- Middle, junior, and high school students
- Delaware residents, or those living within one hour of the Delaware border
How to become a member
1
Attend a complete Mini Medical School series. All 5 or 6 sessions of a single series. See upcoming series
2
Receive the application form. After completing a full series, the DYMA application is emailed to you.
3
Author a reflection paper. The specifics change from series to series, and will not be released in advance.
Members receive a DYMA sticker, e-book, and membership pin.
Recognition and perks
2
complete series
A discount code for the Academy’s Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony. Some cost still applies.
3
complete series
Attend the Academy’s Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony as our guest.
Series counts apply to a single program year and do not carry over to the following program year.
Previous workshop examples
- One-on-one mentorship with medical students, residents, and healthcare professionals
- Résumé and CV building workshops tailored for college and medical school applications
- Hands-on clinical training in physical exams, history-taking, and basic suturing techniques
- Seizure first aid certification, providing essential emergency response skills
- Guided hospital tours offering exposure to real healthcare settings and specialties
Definitions
A series is comprised of 5 or 6 sessions held in sequence. A session is a one-evening educational unit.
