Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) - Western University of Health Sciences
A free, six-week summer academic enrichment program for undergraduate students interested in health professions.
▌ Editor's read The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a national program, with Western University of Health Sciences serving as one of its host institutions. The program is a free, six-week summer enrichment program designed for undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds who are interested in health professions. It is funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and administered by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the American Dental Education Association (ADEA). The program includes academic enrichment in basic sciences, clinical exposure, professional development, and financial literacy. While specific Google reviews for the Western University of Health Sciences' SHPEP program were not readily available, the national SHPEP program generally receives positive feedback for its impact on student preparedness for health professional schools. The website indicates that the program covers tuition, housing, and provides a stipend, highlighting its commitment to accessibility. The program is clearly owned and operated by a university in conjunction with national organizations.
Who thrives here Ages 18–21
Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) - Western University of Health Sciences serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Academic
- Ages: 18–21
- Address: Western University of Health Sciences, 309 E 2nd St, Pomona, CA 91766
- Phone: 909-469-5380
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Free
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
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