Mission
The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) at the University of Iowa is a FREE 6-week summer enrichment program focused on improving access to information and resources for college students interested in the health professions.
SHPEP’s goal is to strengthen the academic proficiency and career development of students from economically or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds and those with demonstrated interest in issues affecting underserved populations to prepare them for a successful application and matriculation to health professions schools. Students from backgrounds underrepresented in the sciences are encouraged to apply.
About the Program
The University of Iowa Health Sciences Colleges are pleased to offer an enriching six week experience with SHPEP. The Health Sciences Colleges include the Carver College of Medicine, College of Dentistry, College of Pharmacy, and College of Public Health.
We strongly believe in the value of exposing students to the possibility of pursuing health fields and supporting their goals in accomplishing that dream to help improve the health of society at large.
Through in depth experiences with one of the colleges listed above, scholars in our program will learn about the variety of opportunities available in the healthcare field and help them decide which career they are interested in pursuing. Additionally, the students will have opportunities to improve study skills, understand and learn how to improve health disparities, and enhance networking skills.
Each scholar will have the opportunity to take one basic science course including Anatomy/Physiology, Physics, and Organic Chemistry to help expose and prepare for future enrollment in these courses. Scholars will also learn how to best work in healthcare teams with our interprofessional curriculum.
Clinical Experience: The scholars will have opportunities to shadow healthcare providers at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as well as other local settings. Providers will include physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, and those who work in public health. There will be opportunities to work in an underserved health clinic with the University of Iowa Mobile Clinic.
Finances
Meals: Some meals will be provided throughout the program for special events including move-in, a welcome breakfast, graduation ceremony etc., You will also receive $600 as your food allowance for the program.
Stipend: Each student will receive two $500 stipends totaling $1000
Important Dates
Application Opens: November 1st, 2023
Application Closes: February 5th, 2024
Decisions Released: March 15th, 2024
Tentative Program Start Date: June 9th, 2024
Tentative Program End Date: July 21st, 2024