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SHPEP – Inspire college students to pursue a career in the health professions
October 22, 2024
The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a FREE transformative six-week summer experience for students interested in the health professions. SHPEP scholars have a legacy of success: over 65% of scholars who apply to medical or dental school are accepted.
Who is eligible to apply?
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, sophomore, or junior in college.
- Applicants should have earned no more than 90 credits when submitting their application.
- Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credits are not counted.
- Dual enrollment credits are counted.
- Applicants should have earned no more than 90 credits when submitting their application.
- 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:
- Comes from an economically or educationally disadvantaged background; and/or
- Has demonstrated an interest in issues affecting underserved populations.
- Submits a compelling personal statement and a strong letter of recommendation.