The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) gives students interested in health careers the opportunity to have a transformative summer experience. The program has been shaping careers and changing the lives of premedical and predental college students for 30 years, formerly as the Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP). Now, other health careers, such as nursing, pharmacy, physician assistant, and public health, are part of the program.
SHPEP connects opportunity with student success.
The FREE six-week summer enrichment program helps college students enhance their academic proficiency and career development opportunities in a health profession. Participation in the summer enrichment program may better position students for acceptance into advanced-degree programs.
To be eligible, you must:
• 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.
• Be a college freshman or sophomore at the time of application.
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Identify with a group that is underrepresented in the health professions.
The application is now open and closes on February 5, 2020. To learn more and apply, visit their website: http://www.shpep.org/.