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SHPEP/MSIPI Application Opens November 1st

Date

November 1, 2024

Time

-

Link

https://auth.aamc.org/account/#/login?goto=https:%2F%2Fmec.aamc.org%2Fshpep%2F%23%2F

Location

In Person

The SHPEP application opens on Friday, November 1, 2024, for the 2025 summer session! We are excited to announce that this year’s SHPEP application includes the Minority Serving Institution Pathway Initiative (MSIPI). MSIPI is an AAMC-funded initiative integrated into the SHPEP application process. This means that by completing a single application, you can apply to both SHPEP and MSIPI sites. You can select up to 3 locations in total (including both SHPEP and MSIPI sites). The application submission deadline is February 5, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. In addition, all application materials, including one letter of recommendation and official transcript(s), must be postmarked/time-stamped by February 5, 2025. Please note that application materials postmarked by the deadline will be processed by the National Program Office, even if those materials arrive after the deadline. As a reminder, it can take up to 10 business days to process application materials once they are received by the National Program Office.

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