Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) - University of Washington
A free, six-week summer academic enrichment program for undergraduate students interested in health professions.
▌ Editor's read The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a national program, with the University of Washington serving as one of its host institutions. The program is a free, six-week summer enrichment program designed for undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds interested in health professions. It is funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and administered by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the American Dental Education Association (ADEA). The University of Washington's specific program focuses on medicine and dentistry, offering academic enrichment in basic sciences, clinical exposure, and professional development workshops. The program covers tuition, housing, and provides a stipend to participants. Google reviews for the national SHPEP program are generally positive, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 100 reviews, highlighting its impact on career aspirations and networking opportunities. The website shpep.org serves as the central hub for all SHPEP programs, including the University of Washington's site, and features social media links to @shpepnational on Instagram and shpepnational on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 18–21
Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) - University of Washington 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Academic
- Ages: 18–21
- Address: University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195
- Phone: 206-616-7326
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Free
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
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