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. With the goal of increasing the acceptance rates of applicants that apply to health professions schools who come from underrepresented and marginalized communities, the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) National Program Office and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation offer a stipend of $1000 for participation.
SHPEP is open to first-year and sophomore students who meet other eligibility criteria. Visit the SHPEP National Program Office website to learn more. For students who are not eligible for SHPEP, we recommend they check out the "For Students" section of the website, which includes pathway resources and other opportunities to gain research and clinical exposure.
The SHPEP application for summer 2024 is open now and due February 5, 2024 - visit the website to apply and check out the application resources to help you along the way.
