What is Bamboo Sprouts?
Sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Medical Students Association (APAMSA) at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Bamboo Sprouts is a mentoring program run by Johns Hopkins University medical students.
Our goals are:
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To provide mentorship and Asian American role models for participants
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To engage participants in interactive, hands-on activities that promote awareness of and enthusiasm for Asian cultures
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To foster interest in healthy living and learning, and create opportunities for participants to engage in these activities
Medical students interact with participants through 7 two-hour monthly activity sessions from September through May, with each session focusing on a theme that incorporates elements of Asian culture. By doing so, we hope to help our participants gain an appreciation of their unique background by discussing their Eastern heritage in a Western environment.
