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▌ Academic · Ages 18–21

Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) - UTHealth Houston

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

A free, six-week summer academic enrichment program for undergraduate students interested in health professions.

▌ Editor's read The SHPEP program at UTHealth Houston is part of a national initiative funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, designed to increase diversity in health professions. The program is a six-week, intensive summer experience for undergraduate students, providing academic enrichment in basic sciences, clinical exposure, and professional development. It is an overnight program, with housing and meals provided, along with a stipend for participants. The website, shpep.org, serves as the national hub, with specific information for the UTHealth Houston site linked. Google reviews for 'Summer Health Professions Education Program UTHealth Houston' are not readily available as a distinct entity, but the national SHPEP program generally receives positive feedback for its impact on student careers. The program is owned and operated by the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, a university entity. Social media handles for the national program are @shpepnational on Instagram and 'SHPEP' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 18–21

Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) - UTHealth Houston serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
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Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 18–21
  • Address: UTHealth Houston, 7000 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
  • Phone: 713-500-9032
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Free

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) - UTHealth Houston

What ages does Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) - UTHealth Houston accept?
Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) - UTHealth Houston is open to children ages 18–21. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
Who runs Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) - UTHealth Houston?
Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) - UTHealth Houston is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) - UTHealth Houston provide lunch?
Yes — Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) - UTHealth Houston includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) - UTHealth Houston compare to other academic camps in Houston?
Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) - UTHealth Houston is one of 6 academic camps in Houston that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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