2022 LEAPS into IM Application Form
LEAPS into IM is a week-long intensive integrative medicine experiential and leadership training. Participants have found that LEAPs transforms their leadership skills, self-care practice, and ability to work with interprofessional teams. This year, the program will be held from June 12th to 17th, 2022 at the Old Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside, CA.

Please note that the following information will be required in order to submit the application:

1. Personal statement.
2. Description of the proposed student project. (Please note, we anticipate the project may shift over time as we work through details during the on-site leadership training component of the program.)
3. Email address for the Dean of Students (or equivalent) at your school.
4. Name, phone number and email address of a mentor at your school who has agreed to help you execute your LEAPS project.
5. Letters of support from both the applicant's Mentor and Dean (to be turned in with the application).  Your dean and mentor will be emailed with instructions for submission.

The following individuals are encouraged to apply:

 Medical and Osteopathic Students, especially those who will have completed their first year of training.  

 Pharmacy, Nursing, Physical therapy, Allied Health students, especially those completing their first year of training.

 Health profession trainees, including but not limited to acupuncturists, chiropractors, naturopaths, and massage therapy students who have finished their first year of training.  

 Note: Participation is not limited to first year students. However the level of training must be commensurate with the ability to complete the home institution project in a sustainable way (students should plan to complete their projects before graduating their program).

If accepted, you will be responsible for the $500 program fee. You will receive a link to pay by credit card or a check can be mailed to the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine & Health office by May 1, 2022.

PLEASE NOTE: applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis, so submission in a timely manner is rewarded. The deadline for applying is March 25th, 2022.

For questions or additional information, please contact our Student Director, Hannah Klopf, at leaps.consortium@gmail.com.
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Full Name *
Age *
School *
Please write out full school name, no abbreviations.
School Year *
For ex. Med School 1, Chiropractic 2, etc.
Expected Graduation Date *
Gender *
For Housing Purposes
Mailing Address *
Include full street address, city, state and zip code
Email Address *
Confirm Email Address *
Phone Number *
Including area code
Is your school a member of the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine & Health? *
Name of Dean of Students (or equivalent) at your school *
Email address of the Dean of Students (or equivalent) at your school *
Participation in this program requires certification that you are in good academic standing and recommended for and are able to commit to the entire length of the program. We will be sending an email to your Dean for confirmation.
Confirm Dean's email address *
Name of a mentor at your school, who has agreed to support you in executing your LEAPS project *
Email of your Mentor *
Participation in this program requires a letter of recommendation from your mentor in support of your proposed project. We will be sending an email to your mentor requesting this letter.
Confirm Mentor's email address *
How did you hear about LEAPS into IM? *
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List past/present relevant work experience *
List past/present relevant volunteer work *
List relevant past/current leadership positions and club memberships at your school *
Does your school have a required Integrative Medicine course or an elective Integrative Medicine course? If so, please describe. *
Does your school have an Integrative Medicine Interest Group or equivalent? Who is that Group’s faculty advisor? *
Personal Statement (500 word maximum) *
Describe your interest and experience in integrative medicine. Please discuss relevant leadership experiences and how the skills and knowledge gained from those experiences will help you to contribute to this program. Please also tell us what you hope to gain by participating.
Gratitude Exercise (250 word max) *
Write a thank you letter to any person/place/thing/concept of your choice
Proposed Project Description (250 words maximum) *
Project is preferred to be reproducible, sustainable, and professional-school-based. We prefer projects that will directly impact the integrative medicine curriculum at your school by creating or growing interprofessional integrative medicine interest groups at your institution. Project ideas may also be refined during the LEAPS experience.
(OPTIONAL)  If you wish to be considered for the new SCIM (Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine) LEAPS award, please submit answers to the following two questions. The awardee will receive $500 from SCIM to cover the cost of the program fee.
1) How does your own personal vision align with our vision as a Center?
2) How will obtaining the SCIM LEAPS award help you achieve your goals as they relate to integrative medicine?
Agreement of Terms
Please check each box below to indicate understanding and acceptance of each item. Should you have any questions, please contact leaps.consortium@gmail.com BEFORE submitting your application.
I understand that, if accepted, I will be responsible for arranging my own travel, with expenses paid by my medical school and/or myself. I understand that the program will require my full attention and I will be required to commit to the entire duration of the program and stay in the housing provided. I agree to develop and execute an educational project upon returning to my medical school, a requirement for participating in the program. In addition, if accepted, all participants will be required to bring their own yoga mat and yoga supplies as they need (no prior experience with yoga is required). *
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I also understand that my involvement with this leadership program will extend beyond the program dates and I commit to continued communication about the progress of my project as well as my professional achievements and growth throughout my medical education career. I understand that I agree to writing a summary report with photos of my project. *
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I understand that I will be required to complete intermittent surveys tracking the effects of LEAPS into IM throughout my medical school training. *
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The mentor and colleague(s) I have identified and provided email addresses for have agreed to participate and/or complete surveys over time. *
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Your Dean will need to provide verification of your good academic standing and eligibility to participate in this program. The Dean’s letter should also state the support of the institution regarding your project. Your Mentor will need to provide a letter of recommendation in support of your proposed project. It is your final responsibility to ensure that your dean and mentor have provided the necessary verification and recommendation. Without this, your application will not be considered complete. By submitting this application for LEAPS into IM, you certify that all information is complete and accurate. By clicking submit, this acts as your electronic signature for this application. *
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Photograph & Video Release Form
Please check one of two options for the below consortium release form.
I hereby grant permission to the rights of my image, likeness and sound of my voice as recorded on audio or video tape without payment or any other consideration. I understand that my image may be edited, copied, exhibited, published or distributed and waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of my image or recording. I also understand that this material may be used in diverse educational settings within an unrestricted geographic area. Photographic, audio or video recordings may be used for the following purposes:  conference presentations, educational presentations or courses, informational presentations,  on-line educational courses, and educational videos.  By signing this release I understand this permission signifies that photographic or video recordings of me may be electronically displayed via the Internet or in the public educational setting.I will be consulted about the use of the photographs or video recording for any purpose other than those listed above. There is no time limit on the validity of this release nor is there any geographic limitation on where these materials may be distributed.This release applies to photographic, audio or video recordings collected as part of the sessions listed on this document only. *
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