Explore the health professions with our free summer program
The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a free summer program for students to explore their interests in medicine, dentistry, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, public health, and more. The program takes place at our 11 partner institutions and offers students a chance to develop competencies for becoming successful applicants to health profession programs, plan academic journeys, get clinical exposure, and network.
Our Schools
- Columbia University
- Howard University
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
- University of Louisville
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
- University of Washington
- University of Nebraska
- University of Iowa
- University of California Los Angeles and Charles R. Drew University
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Western University of Health Sciences
What’s New?
30,000+
Alums
1989
Program Launched
977
Scholars Accepted
Upcoming
SHPEP 35th Anniversary Celebration: Future Leaders in Health Summit
Registration is now open for the Future Leaders in Health Summit on Friday, December 6 – Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Building in Washington, D.C. The Future Leaders in Health Summit will offer a wide range of activities to celebrate the 35th anniversary…