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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.
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1989
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2019 American Medical Student Association (AMSA) Convention & Exposition

March 7th, 2019

AMSA's Annual Convention and Exposition will be held March 7-10, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City near Washington, D.C. Sign up by February 4 for discounted registration! Click here to learn more about AMSA Convention and register.

Black, Brown & College Bound Summit

March 7th, 2019

The Black Brown & College Bound (BBCB) Summit at Hillsborough Community College has emerged as one of the preeminent national forums to address issues facing Black and Latino males in higher education. After eleven years, the summit has been successful…

2019 ADEA GoDental Recruitment Event

March 16th, 2019

The 2019 ADEA GoDental Recruitment Event is a FREE event that offers individuals interested in dentistry the chance to meet admissions officers from more than 50 U.S. dental schools and attend interactive presentations to help them be successful applicants. This…
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Omar Shaban

Mr. Omar Shaban, a 2015 program participant at the University of Virginia. Today, he is a first year medical student at Carver College of Medicine. Learn More

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