[UCM LIST: Healthprofadvising-l] Charles R. Drew HCOP Summer Paid Opportunity for Pre-Health Students - DEADLINE: 1/31/2026

[Noreen Balos]

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science<https://www.cdrewu.edu/> (CDU), College of Medicine<https://www.cdrewu.edu/academics/college-of-medicine/>
Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) Summer Institute<https://www.cdrewu.edu/community/cdu-pathways-and-school-partnership-programs/cdu-health-careers-opportunity-program-hcop/>
In person at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles
June 22, 2026-July 31, 2026 (M-F 8AM-2PM)

APPLICATION LINK HERE: https://forms.office.com/r/0dav54LhS6
The deadline to apply is January 31, 2026.
OVERVIEW
For whom: Pre-Medical & pre-Physician Assistant educationally and economically disadvantaged students

The Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) Summer Institute<https://www.cdrewu.edu/community/cdu-pathways-and-school-partnership-programs/cdu-health-careers-opportunity-program-hcop/> is a free 6-week Pre-Health Summer Institute to help educationally and economically disadvantaged students successfully enter health professions like medicine and public health.
CDU is currently accepting applications for our 3rd cohort of the Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) Summer Institute. The Summer Institute is a supportive 6-week summer program that provides students interested in pursuing a health career in medicine (pre-med or pre-PA) with the skills and resources to strengthen their preparedness for entering the medical profession.
Some highlights of the Summer Institute are:
- Case management including career navigation
- Workshops in health disparities, health policy, mental health, imposter syndrome, and other skills to thrive in health professional school
- Medical and Physician Assistant (PA) school application/admission support through interaction with CDU College of Medicine, PA, and community psychology programs
- Mentorship and professional development with experienced health professionals
- Exposure to clinical skills, virtual case studies and alternative approaches to trauma care
- Additional financial support for MCAT/GRE prep
- $1800 Stipend

APPLICATION LINK HERE: https://forms.office.com/r/0dav54LhS6

CONTACT
HCOPProgram at cdrewu.edu<mailto:HCOPProgram at cdrewu.edu>




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