Western University of Health Sciences

Overview

WesternU SHPEP offers an innovative interprofessional approach to its summer residential program through team-based learning of foundational science, interprofessional faculty teaching, and learning, health disparities exploration, and healthcare policy education, all centered on the patient’s experience. The primary goal for the WesternU SHPEP team is to strengthen the academic proficiency, clinical commitment, and compassion and enhance the career development of students underrepresented in the health professions, to prepare them for successful application and matriculation to a health professions program.

Curriculum Schedule: The curriculum is an integrated case-based curriculum following an individual patient over six weeks. Multiple clinicians initiate weekly themes for the patient case progression — basic science and health disparities learning issues follow on from this.

Be mindful that WesternU SHPEP is designed to reflect the intensity of any graduate health professions program; thus, it is STRONGLY advised students not commit their time to other activities, including summer classes or other educational programs.

Please note that scheduling may be subject to minor changes due to faculty scheduling.

Attendance in person will be required Monday through Friday;

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9:00am -12:00pm	10:00am-11:30am	10:00am-11:30am	10:00am-11:30am	9:30am-12:00pm
Introduction to Clinical Case & Quiz Assessment	Anatomy Curriculum	Physiology Curriculum	Scholar Empowerment & Health Disparities	Grand Rounds& Weekly Exam

Program Weekly Structure: Afternoon Curriculum

Students will be working with clinical faculty staff and students to explore clinical skills and issues specific to Medicine, Dental Medicine, Physical Therapy, and Optometry. Each track will meet in separate in-person sessions 3-5 times a week, based on clinical track faculty scheduling. More detailed curricular information will be provided to students upon admission.

Attendance in person will be required Monday through Friday, exact days depending on the track.

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
1:00pm-4:00pm	1:00pm-4:00pm	1:00pm-4:00pm	1:00pm-4:00pm	1:00pm-4:00pm
Afternoon Track	Afternoon Track	Afternoon Track	Afternoon Track	Afternoon Track

Clinical Experience: The SHPEP practical, skills-based clinical sessions will be conducted in person with WesternU clinical faculty, staff, and students, using curricula tailored to each clinical track and skill set. Additionally, scholars will rotate through shadowing opportunities at WesternU or partner clinics during the in-person portion of the program.

Health Profession Tracks Offered:

• Medical
• Dental
• Optometry
• Physical Therapy

Finances

Meals: Three meals will be provided to participants 7 days a week. Students will be responsible for any additional meal costs.

Stipend: $1000.00 stipend will be distributed to program participants in two equal disbursements in Week 1 and Week 4 of the program. More information will be provided once students are admitted to WesternU SHPEP.

Travel: Travel assistance will be provided.

Living

Social Activities: Social Activities will be led by Resident Peer Advisors (RPAs) who are alums of WesternU SHPEP. Additionally, we strive for students to engage in California culture during some weekday or weekend activities planned by WesternU SHPEP Administration.

Housing: Pitzer College (Claremont, CA)

1050 N. Mills Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711