Citymester Program – With a Medical Focus

The Citymester Program – With a Medical Focus is a sister program to the Citymester program created by the Honors College. Like the Honors College UTSA Citymester program, this program is designed to foster student engagement and learning through partnerships with community organizations. Citymester – With a Medical Focus uses the same framework as the Honors College program but is tailored to provide internships, service-learning projects, and networking opportunities with community partners that have a medical component. The Honors College Citymester program operates in the summer, while Citymester – With a Medical Focus operates in the spring and fall.

Students who are not MHU majors but are interested in Citymester should apply through the Honors College program, as you do not need to be a member of the Honors College to participate.

 

Program Details

Citymester – With a Medical Focus allows students to earn 9 credit hours through a unique combination of service learning, an internship, and completion of the MHU Seminar/Capstone course requirement.

Citymester – With a Medical Focus consists of three components:

  1. City Sites (3 credit hours):
    In this course, students engage with various organizations and guest speakers who share insights into different aspects of medicine. We will visit organizations and professionals across San Antonio to explore medical services beyond traditional hospitals and clinics. This course can count toward your MHU Seminar/Capstone requirement for the MHU degree plan.
  2. City Skills (3 credit hours):
    This component is a medically focused internship. We will work with you to identify a suitable placement. If you are currently employed or interning in a medical-related position, that experience may count toward this requirement. Students must commit to at least 20 hours per week for a total of 300 internship hours during the semester.
  3. City Solutions (3 credit hours):
    This component involves volunteering with a medically focused organization, allowing students to contribute to the community while gaining valuable experience and insight into the field. Students must commit to at least 10 hours per week for a total of 150 volunteer hours during the semester.

Students must enroll in and complete all three courses simultaneously, and all three courses may count toward the MHU degree. The program is designed to enhance your educational experience, strengthen your résumé, build meaningful professional connections, and improve the quality of your application letters and post-graduate prospects. Students will gain exposure to diverse areas of medicine beyond hospital settings while giving back to the community.

Please note that enrollment is limited. Priority will be given to seniors and juniors, and a minimum GPA of 2.5 is required.

 

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you would like to participate in the Citymester – With a Medical Focus program, please complete the UTSA Citymester – With a Medical Focus application form at least one month prior to the semester for which you are applying.

For questions about the Citymester Program – With a Medical Focus, please email Leo.Bannister@utsa.edu