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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.shpep.org/">Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)</a> - APPLICATION OPEN!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">SHPEP 2026 Program Dates: June 15, 2026 - July 24, 2026<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Highly recommended for freshmen and sophomore pre-health students. 6-week FREE summer health education program. Apply now!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.shpep.org/">The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP</a>) is a free program for
<b><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">1st and 2nd year undergraduate and community college students</span></b> to explore their interests in medicine, dentistry, and nursing. Scholars participate in a six-week academic enrichment program where
they develop competencies for becoming successful applicants to health profession programs, through specialized academic content, simulation activities, and mentorship. Our scholars become future leaders in medicine, nursing, and dentistry and improve health
care delivery, policy and research in underserved communities.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Getting health-related experience will not only help you enhance your medical school application, but will ensure you like working in a health field, give you a chance to take on leadership roles, and build your resume. While there are
many opportunities out there, as a college freshman or sophomore, one great option is the
<a href="https://www.shpep.org/">Summer Health Professions Education Program</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>PARTICIPATING SHPEP SCHOOLS<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://www.shpep.org/school/columbia-university/">Columbia University
</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://www.shpep.org/school/howard-university/">Howard University
</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://www.shpep.org/school/rutgers-the-state-university-of-new-jersey/">Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://www.shpep.org/school/university-of-louisville/">University of Louisville
</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://www.shpep.org/school/university-of-texas-health-science-center-at-houston/">University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://www.shpep.org/school/university-of-washington/">University of Washington
</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://www.shpep.org/school/university-of-nebraska/">University of Nebraska
</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://www.shpep.org/school/university-of-iowa/">University of Iowa
</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://www.shpep.org/school/university-of-california-los-angeles-and-charles-r-drew-university/">University of California Los Angeles and Charles R. Drew University
</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://www.shpep.org/school/western-university-of-health-sciences/">Western University of Health Sciences
</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>CONTACT<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.shpep.org/about-the-program/contact-us/">SHPEP Office</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1-866-587-6337 (toll-free)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:shpep@aamc.org">shpep@aamc.org</a><br>
SHPEP National Program Office<br>
655 K Street, NW – Suite 100<br>
Washington, DC 20001<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. ET<br>
Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Additional Contact Information:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">SHPEP Ambassadors<br>
<a href="mailto:shpepambassadors@aamc.org">shpepambassadors@aamc.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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