Summer Health Professions Education Program
Healthcare Industry
Organizations Involved
Occupations Involved
Workforce Development Focus
Workforce Issues Addressed
Associations
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), American Dental Education Association (ADEA)
Pre-med students, pre-dental students, pre-nursing / nursing students, pre-pharmacy students, pre-physical therapy students, pre-optometry students, public health students
Increasing number of healthcare workers
Attracting individuals to work in a healthcare profession; providing a benefit or incentive that encourages individuals to pursue a healthcare profession
Description
The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a free 6-week summer enrichment program that improves access to information and resources for college students interested in a health career. The goal of SHPEP is to support students that are underrepresented in the health professions by strengthening their academics and career development so they can successfully apply to and attend health professions schools. SHPEP is located at 12 universities in the US and each institution's program provides academic enrichment in science & math, clinical experiences, career development activities, learning and study skills seminars and financial planning workshops. SHPEP is funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.