Winter break is a great time to work on applications to special summer programs like the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP). It has been a wonderful pre-health experience for attendees.
The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a free six-week summer enrichment program focused on improving access to information and resources for college freshmen and sophomores interested in the health professions. Hosted at 12 academic sites across the nation, the program aims to strengthen the academic proficiency and career development of students underrepresented in the health professions and prepare them for successful application and matriculation to health professions schools. UNMC hosts a program each summer.
Application Dates: Application Opens: Nov. 1, 2022
Application Deadline: Feb. 5, 2023
How To Apply: http://www.shpep.org/apply-to-shpep/
Application advice videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/shpepconnect
Why SHPEP?
Help Build a Culture of Health – The Summer Health Professions Education Program is working toward building a Culture of Health (http://www.cultureofhealth.org) that will enable all to live longer, healthier lives now and in generations to come. The SHPEP pre-health scholars are inspired to become tomorrow’s change leaders in their local communities and throughout the nation.
Who is eligible?
Eligible students include underrepresented undergraduate, including community college students, who have completed fewer than 60 academic credit hours toward their program of study at the time they submit their application. Eligible students are encouraged to apply to up to three of the 12 sites, and three different health professions at each of the sites.
When is the program offered?
This six week summer opportunity is offered at varying times between May and August at 12 sites across the United States. For additional details, please visit http://www.shpep.org/sites/.
What costs are covered by the program?
All sites offer a stipend for participation. Other incentives include free housing, most meals, travel, curriculum supplies, social activities, and more. For additional details, please visit http://www.shpep.org/sites/.
Need More Info?
Check out this flier.
If you would like more information about UNMC’s SHPEP program specifically, please contact Sonja Tutsch at sonja.tutsch@unmc.edu .
More details at: http://www.shpep.org/sites/