Prehealth Students
Explore the health professions with our free summer program
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. The program takes place at our partner institutions and offers students a chance to develop competencies for becoming successful applicants to health profession programs, plan academic journeys, get clinical exposure, and network.
Our Schools
- Columbia University
- Howard University
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
- University of Louisville
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
- University of Washington
- University of Nebraska
- University of Iowa
- University of California Los Angeles and Charles R. Drew University
- Western University of Health Sciences
What’s New?
32,000+
Alums
1989
Program Launched
973
Scholars Accepted
Upcoming
Virtual
12/16/2025 1:00pm
Steps to Success with the SHPEP Application Webinar
Join us for an interactive and informative session designed to set you up for success as you prepare your Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) application. This webinar will also highlight the exciting opportunities available through the Minority Serving Institution Pathway Initiative (MSIPI). Get Introduced to SHPEP & MSIPI…
Resources
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AAMC Fee Assistance Program
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