Preprofessional Opportunities

Summer Health Professions Education Program

Details

Category: Summer
Type: Research
Location: http://www.shpep.org/sites/
Deadline: Early February

Contact

Eligibility

All students who meet the Summer Health Professions Education Program eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply. Applicants must meet the following requirements: must be a high school graduate and currently enrolled as a freshman or sophomore in college; have a minimum overall college GPA of 2.5; be a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident, or an individual granted deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; must not have previously participated in the program. Other factors for consideration include that a student: identifies with a group that is racially/ethnically underrepresented in the health professions; comes from an economically or educationally disadvantaged background; has demonstrated an interest in issues affecting underserved populations; submits a compelling personal statement and a strong letter of recommendation.

Description

SHPEP offers students a variety of academic and career experiences:

  • Academic enrichment in the basic sciences and quantitative topics.
  • Learning and study skills development, including  methods of individual and group learning.
  • Clinical exposure through small-group rotations in health care settings, simulation experiences, and seminars. This is limited to 5% of program time for all the sites.
  • Career development sessions directed toward exploration of the health professions, the admissions process, and the development of an individualized education plan.
  • A financial literacy and planning workshop that informs students of financial concepts and strategies.
  • A health policy seminar series  to expose scholars to a larger view of health care, health systems, and the social determinants of health.
  • An introduction to interprofessional education that addresses effective collaboration across health professions.

SHPEP is a national program funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation with direction and technical assistance provided by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the American Dental Education Association (ADEA).