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University of California Los Angeles and Charles R. Drew University

Los Angeles, CA

Implementation Style: Hybrid Model (One Week Virtual Followed by Five Weeks In-Person) Accepting Freshmen & Sophomores.

Overview

At the UCLA/CDU SHPEP, we are committed to developing future leaders that will change the face of medicine, dentistry, and nursing, as well as improve health care delivery, policy, and research in underserved communities. Our faculty advisors, caring staff, community members, and supportive fellow classmates are part of a vibrant campus community that will enthusiastically support you as you pursue your personal goals and turn them into accomplishments.

The UCLA/CDU SHPEP curriculum is six-week intensive summer program where students will take part in coursework, lectures, panels, and small and large discussions focused on academic enrichment, introduction to the Health Professions, track specific school admissions requirements and counseling, personal and career development, mental health and wellness, and addressing health disparities. Students will improve their learning skills, strengthen their foundation in science, and have the tools to plan the rest of their college career in preparation of applying to a Health Professions school. Upon completion of this six-week program, students will be more aware of the urgent need for health care professionals in medically underserved communities and of the educational pathways that lead to providing medical, nursing, and dental services to underserved populations. Additionally, students will be paired with a track-specific mentor to continue these conversations and connections beyond the summer program.

Due to the full and intensive schedule, students will not be able to work, intern, or take classes during UCLA/CDU SHPEP.

COVID-19 INSTITUTION POLICIES:

Clinical Experience: Scholars will have 2-3 simulation-based activities throughout the program as well as participate in weekly problem-based learning sessions with current medical, nursing, or dental students. There will be no in-person shadowing as part of the SHPEP program.  

Health Profession Tracks Offered:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Nursing

Finances

Meals: Students will have a meal card through the dorms for the five in-person weeks.

Stipend: $1,000.00 distributed in the middle and end of the program.

Travel: Travel assistance up to $500 will be provided for those with financial need.

Living

Social Activities: Small group activities with student mentors, a challenge course, large group social hours, and movie nights.

University of California Los Angeles and Charles R. Drew University Program Alumni

  • Branden Jeudy

    Mr. Jeudy participated in SHPEP in 2019 at the University of California Los Angeles and Charles R. Drew University. Currently, he is senior at Louisiana State University and expects to graduate in December 2022 with a degree in kinesiology with a pre-medicine concentration.

  • Christina Light

    Ms. Light participated in SMDEP at the University of California Los Angeles in 2016. She is currently in her third-year of dental school at UCLA School of Dentistry.

  • Matthew Viramontes

    Mr. Viramontes attended SMDEP in 2014 at UCLA. He graduated from the University of California Riverside with a degree in Anthropology in 2016 and later went onto completing a pre-medical post baccalaureate program at UCLA in 2017. Today, he is in his first year of podiatric medical school at Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine.

  • Rachel Kulchar

    Ms. Kulchar she participated in SHPEP in 2021 at UCLA. She is a junior at Princeton University majoring in Chemistry and minoring in both Global Health and Health Policy as well as Materials Science and; Engineering. She hopes to pursue a dual DMD/PhD degree after graduating.

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