The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a summer experience for students interested in the health professions. The program offers opportunities to explore other health careers, including nursing, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, and public health. The free six-week summer enrichment program prepares college students for a career in the health professions by enhancing their academic proficiency and providing career development opportunities.
What types of activities will students participate in during SHPEP?
- Academic enrichment in the basic sciences and math.
- Career development activities.
- Learning and study skills workshops.
- Virtual clinical experiences.
- Workshops in financial planning and health policy.
- Interprofessional education that addresses effective collaboration across health professions.
Program benefits include:
- A stipend.
- Guidance from current admissions deans, health professionals, students, and SHPEP alumni about how to pursue their profession of interest.
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident, or an individual granted deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
- Be a college freshman or sophomore at the time of application
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Identify with a group that is underrepresented in the health professions.
Learn more and apply on the SHPEP website here.
Upcoming information sessions will take place in zoom at https://washington.zoom.us/j/3117825083 on the following days/times:
- Tuesday November 9 10:00 AM PST
- Thursday November 18 4:00 PM PST
- Monday December 6 12:00 PM PST
- Wednesday December 15 2:00 PM PST
- Tuesday December 28 11:00 AM PST
- Thursday January 6 12:00 PM PST
- Friday January 14 10:00 AM PST
- Wednesday January 19 4:00 PM PST
