Howard University

Overview

SHPEP at Howard University is committed to providing an outstanding academically enriched program that is intended to contribute to a culture of health and promote diversity in health care by strengthening the academic proficiency and team-based care approach of underrepresented minority and disadvantaged students interested in pursuing careers in the health sciences. Howard offers the dental, medical, nursing, and pharmacy pathways.

COVID-19 INSTITUTION POLICIES:

• Masking on campus is optional except where required, such as health facilities, clinical settings, and clinical training sites.  
• Vaccination is required to attend this site.
• More information regarding the campus COVID-19 policies: Click Here

SHPEP scholars will experience the following during the six-week program at Howard University:

Academic Curriculum

• Academic enrichment in the core science courses i.e. Genetics; Physics; Organic Chemistry; Biochemistry, (a session in mathematics); Microbiology for Healthcare Professionals. Courses offerings may change due to availability.

• STEM course assignment is based on prerequisite courses, transcript and health profession track, and the size of the class.

• Additional courses for all health profession tracks include Healthcare Ethics and Disparities/Health Policy; Cultural Competency; Introduction to Interprofessional Practice and Education (IPE); and Health & Wellness Seminars.

Professional Enrichment

• Weekly town hall meetings
• Professional Attire and Professionalism
• Introduction to Interprofessional Collaborative Core Competencies
• IPE Team-Based Simulation Center Rotations, and IPE Standardized Patient Clinical Rotations.
• “Careers in Health Professions Seminar,” where faculty members from the disciplines of Dentistry, Nursing and Allied Health, Pharmacy, and Medicine will present and meet with scholars
• Student Alumni & Professional Student Panels
• Virtual Clinical rotations based on health professions track
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Training (HIPAA Training)
• Professionalism Workshops
• Wellness Seminars
• Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS)
• US Army Recruitment Center
• Recruiters from local health professions schools
• Virtual National Institutes of Health Career Development
• Will B. Deal SHPEP Financial Literacy and Planning Workshop
• Impact of Civil Rights Laws and Health Care Disparities

Clinical Experience: Multiple state-of-the-art simulation centers and virtual clinical shadowing opportunities relevant to Interprofessional Practice and Education (IPE) – team-based health care delivery. Scholars will have the opportunity to gain observational and hands-on experience in a health profession. Please note this component is limited to five percent of the program experience.

Health Profession Tracks Offered:

• Medical
• Dental
• Pharmacy
• Nursing

Finances

Stipend: Scholars will receive $1000.00 to be paid between the second and third week of the program.

Meals: Students will receive a meal subsidy.

Travel: Travel assistance will be provided.

Living

Housing: Howard University Campus housing will be provided during weeks three to six of the program.

Social Activities: Sponsored events include a Welcome dinner & White coat ceremony with reception. On campus, students will have access to university recreational facilities, pool, basketball court, gyms, libraries, etc. As we are a compact city residing in the U.S. capitol, Washington D.C. offers tours of the Washington Monument, National Museum of African Art, and variety of 4th of July & Juneteenth activities that take place the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.