University of Iowa SHPEP Summer Health Professions Education Program

03/01/2023

Happy New Year!
Make applying to SHPEP by February 5th your 2023 resolution.
Here are some helpful tips for working on your personal statement.

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01/11/2022

The 2023 SHPEP Application is now open!
Join us for an info session tonight at 6pm in 2766 UCC (above CVS in the Old Capital Mall) to learn more.
https://events.uiowa.edu/74096

At this session you will learn about the program curriculum, qualifications, tips on the application process, an example of a summer schedule, and testimonials from alumni!

Apply Now!
http://ow.ly/T61i50LqGGI

26/10/2022

There are still spots available! The MCAT course application closes Friday, November 4th.

⚠️FREE MCAT Prep Program for SHPEP Iowa Alumni⚠️

The Carver College of Medicine (CCOM) has designed a free virtual MCAT program to help our SHPEP Scholars.

Starting January 2023, this 16-week program (Jan 15-May 3rd) is designed for students who plan to take the MCAT Spring/Summer 2023. Led by current medical students from Carver College of Medicine, this program will provide you mentorship throughout your MCAT studying. Unlike most traditional MCAT courses, this program will NOT be a review of all the necessary content, nor will it guarantee a certain score. Instead, the program's components will be divided into large group and small group sessions. Weekly, large group sessions (1.5hrs/week) will focus on key test-taking strategies for the various sections of the MCAT. Small group sessions (1hr/week), led by current CCOM medical students, will be where you can review content and discuss questions. In addition to the weekly small group time, you will also have one-on-one time with your tutor (30min). This component is meant to provide you with more individualized feedback and mentorship as you are prepping for the MCAT. Course material/content will come from various third-party MCAT sources and will mostly be taught in a self-paced format.

Below are the prerequisites for the course:

2 semesters of introductory biology
2 semesters of general chemistry
2 semesters of organic chemistry
At least 1 semester of physics
At least 1 semester of psychology/sociology

By participating in this program, you are expected to attend all large-group and small-group sessions for best results. You will be permitted to miss no more than 4 large-group sessions. Failure to comply with the course attendance policy will result in consequences and may result in restricted resources.

Please complete this application by November 4th. NOTE, you will need to provide information about your GPA and upload your unofficial transcript.

If you have any questions please contact [email protected].

https://medicine.uiowa.edu/diversity/free-mcat-preparatory-program

20/10/2022

Find out more about SHPEP & ways that the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion CCOM is bridging the gap for underrepresented students in health care!

To help diversify the medical field, the Carver College of Medicine is helping students underrepresented in medicine maximize their potential with the tools, resources, and mentorship to be successful.

11/10/2022

Register today!
Association of American Medical Colleges Virtual Medical School Fair, October 12 & 13
https://aamcmedschoolfair.vfairs.com/en/

Register today for the free AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair on October 13 – AAMC experts will be available from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm ET to answer all your admissions questions: http://ow.ly/bvpj50L6qpg

28/09/2022

⚠️FREE MCAT Prep Program for SHPEP Iowa Alumni⚠️

The Carver College of Medicine (CCOM) has designed a free virtual MCAT program to help our SHPEP Scholars.

Starting January 2023, this 16-week program (Jan 15-May 3rd) is designed for students who plan to take the MCAT Spring/Summer 2023. Led by current medical students from Carver College of Medicine, this program will provide you mentorship throughout your MCAT studying. Unlike most traditional MCAT courses, this program will NOT be a review of all the necessary content, nor will it guarantee a certain score. Instead, the program's components will be divided into large group and small group sessions. Weekly, large group sessions (1.5hrs/week) will focus on key test-taking strategies for the various sections of the MCAT. Small group sessions (1hr/week), led by current CCOM medical students, will be where you can review content and discuss questions. In addition to the weekly small group time, you will also have one-on-one time with your tutor (30min). This component is meant to provide you with more individualized feedback and mentorship as you are prepping for the MCAT. Course material/content will come from various third-party MCAT sources and will mostly be taught in a self-paced format.

Below are the prerequisites for the course:

2 semesters of introductory biology
2 semesters of general chemistry
2 semesters of organic chemistry
At least 1 semester of physics
At least 1 semester of psychology/sociology

By participating in this program, you are expected to attend all large-group and small-group sessions for best results. You will be permitted to miss no more than 4 large-group sessions. Failure to comply with the course attendance policy will result in consequences and may result in restricted resources.

Please complete this application by November 4th. NOTE, you will need to provide information about your GPA and upload your unofficial transcript.

If you have any questions please contact [email protected].

https://medicine.uiowa.edu/diversity/free-mcat-preparatory-program

30/08/2022

Calling SHPEP Alumni! The SHPEP Ambassador Application opens on Thursday, September 1st:

For questions or concerns regarding the application process, email [email protected].

Being an SHPEP Ambassador offers valuable resume building experiences and professional development opportunities such as public speaking and networking. All ambassadors who successfully meet the expectations of the program will receive a certificate of service from the National Program Office.

The top five ambassadors who recruit the most students for the application year will be given a financial award to offset the costs related to a health professions conference, preparation courses for graduate exams or other school-related expenses.

Interested in helping spread the word about SHPEP? The SHPEP ambassador application opens September 1st! Learn more: https://www.shpep.org/get-involved/shpep-ambassadors/

04/05/2022

Congratulations to Tartil Ali (SHPEP Iowa '18) on being awarded a Fulbright!

Congratulations to Fulbright awardee Tartil Ali! Inspired by a study abroad experience in the Dominican Republic, Tartil will travel to Morocco on a 2022-23 Fulbright Study/Research grant, where she'll research geographical disparities in access to prenatal care. https://bit.ly/3Mx5k9B