Shaping Careers. Changing Lives
Shaping Careers
Changing Lives
The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a free summer enrichment program focused on improving access to information and resources for college students interested in the health professions.
1989
the year the program launched
the year the program launched
27,164
total participants
total participants
12
host universities across the U.S.
host universities across the U.S.
News & Events
Register for the National Alumni Conference Celebrating 30 Years of MMEP, SMEP, SMDEP, & SHPEP
June 3rd, 2019
Registration for the alumni conference is open! Join us in celebrating 30 years of the program. When: Saturday, August 17, 2019 Where: Association of American Medical Colleges, Washington, DC For details and registration, click here. Alumni registration closes Monday, July…
Physician Assistant Virtual Fair
July 24th, 2019
This is a FREE virtual fair event for all students who are interested in exploring a career as a PA. Students will be able to: Chat with representatives from 50 schools, PAEA, and CASPA Learn insider tips on how to…
National Alumni Conference Celebrating the 30th Anniversary – MMEP, SMEP, SMDEP and SHPEP!
August 17th, 2019
Join us for the national alumni conference celebrating the 30th anniversary of the program! Since 1989, RWJF has supported the Minority Medical Education Program (MMEP), the Summer Medical Education Program (SMEP), the Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP), and…
Alumni Spotlight
Jacob Tice
Mr. Tice, a 2015 program participant at the University of Louisville. Today, he is a 2nd year dental student at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. Learn More