The SHPEP Virtual Experience
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
Program Launched
Program Launched
30,000+
Total Participants
Total Participants
12
Host Universities Across the U.S.
Host Universities Across the U.S.
News & Events
New Alumni Networking Site
March 27th, 2021
The SHPEP National Program Office (NPO) is excited to launch and share the new online community for our alumni! Almabase was chosen based on its features to foster mentoring relationships amongst our alumni by creating professional and social networking opportunities.…
Wy’east Post-Baccalaureate Pathway
April 1st, 2021
The Wy’east Post-Baccalaureate Pathway is designed to help American Indian and Alaska Native scholars thrive in their journey through medicine. Wy’east provides a holistic, culturally-specific framework for the successful recruitment, training, retention, and graduation of AI/AN health professional students. Learn…
Anatomy of an Applicant Event
April 23rd, 2021
Chesapeake Region Professional School Panel Moderated panel discussion with admissions deans and directors from: Georgetown University School of Medicine George Washington University School of Medicine Howard University College Dentistry Howard University College of Medicine Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine…
Alumni Spotlight
Christina Light
Meet Ms. Christina Light! A program scholar who participated in SHPEP (formerly, SMDEP) at the University of California Los Angeles. Today, she is a 3rd year dental student at UCLA. Learn More