Howard University

Overview

SHPEP at Howard University is committed to providing an outstanding academically enriched program that is intended to contribute to a culture of health and promote diversity in health care by strengthening the academic proficiency and team-based care approach of underrepresented minority and disadvantaged students interested in pursuing careers in the health sciences. Howard offers the dental, medical, nursing, and pharmacy pathways.

COVID-19 INSTITUTION POLICIES:

• Masking on campus is optional except where required, such as health facilities, clinical settings, and clinical training sites.  
• Vaccination is required to attend this site.
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SHPEP scholars will experience the following during the six-week program at Howard University:

Academic Curriculum

• Academic enrichment in the core science courses i.e. Genetics; Physics; Organic Chemistry; Biochemistry, (a session in mathematics); Microbiology for Healthcare Professionals. Courses offerings may change due to availability.

• STEM course assignment is based on prerequisite courses, transcript and health profession track, and the size of the class.

• Additional courses for all health profession tracks include Healthcare Ethics and Disparities/Health Policy; Cultural Competency; Introduction to Interprofessional Practice and Education (IPE); and Health & Wellness Seminars.

Professional Enrichment

• Weekly town hall meetings
• Professional Attire and Professionalism
• Introduction to Interprofessional Collaborative Core Competencies
• IPE Team-Based Simulation Center Rotations, and IPE Standardized Patient Clinical Rotations.
• “Careers in Health Professions Seminar,” where faculty members from the disciplines of Dentistry, Nursing and Allied Health, Pharmacy, and Medicine will present and meet with scholars
• Student Alumni & Professional Student Panels
• Virtual Clinical rotations based on health professions track
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Training (HIPAA Training)
• Professionalism Workshops
• Wellness Seminars
• Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS)
• US Army Recruitment Center
• Recruiters from local health professions schools
• Virtual National Institutes of Health Career Development
• Will B. Deal SHPEP Financial Literacy and Planning Workshop
• Impact of Civil Rights Laws and Health Care Disparities

Clinical Experience: Multiple state-of-the-art simulation centers and virtual clinical shadowing opportunities relevant to Interprofessional Practice and Education (IPE) – team-based health care delivery.

Health Profession Tracks Offered:

• Medical
• Dental
• Pharmacy
• Nursing

Finances

Stipend: Scholars will receive $1000.00 to be paid between the second and third week of the program.

Meals: Students will receive a meal subsidy.

Living

Housing: Howard University Campus housing will be provided during weeks three to six of the program.

Social Activities: Sponsored events include a welcome dinner & White coat ceremony with reception. On campus, students will have access to university recreational facilities, pool, basketball court, gyms, libraries, etc. As we are a compact city residing in the U.S. capitol, Washington D.C. offers tours of the Washington Monument, National Museum of African Art, and variety of 4th of July activities that take place the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.