HARBOR-UCLA

SUMMER URBAN
HEALTH FELLOWSHIP
(SUHF)

PRE-MED
PROGRAMS
&
INTERNSHIPS
GUIDE
HIGH SCHOOL
EDITION
2022/2023

Prepared by: Sheila Favreau

Social Media Team 1 Manager

Approved by: Jenny Jones

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ABOUT THE
PRE-MED GUIDE
The Summer Urban Health Fellowship (SUHF)
team has organized a guide including summer
internships and year-long programs that pre-
health and pre-med students may look into in
search of building a network and their pre-health
and or pre-med community. In this guide, you may
find opportunities that are available till the next
year, but please research them ahead of time to
prepare your application. We hope you find this
guide helpful!

NOTE
All program descriptions and details have been
taken directly from the program's website and/or
informational flyers. Some program descriptions
may have been modified for this guide.

This guide was created and organized in the fall

of 2022. Some information may come from the
program's 2021 descriptions as that was the
information available on the website at the time
the guide was organized. Please research their
websites or follow their social media for the most
updated information.
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS

MENTORSHIP & LEADERSHIP FOCUS p. 4-6

VIRTUAL MENTORSHIP: HEALTHCARE p. 7-10

SUMMER PROGRAM: HEALTHCARE p. 11-21

SUMMER PROGRAM: RESEARCH p. 22-33

FULL YEAR ACADEMIC PROGRAM p. 34-35

PROGRAM: HEALTHCARE p. 36

PROGRAM: SOCIAL JUSTICE p. 37

TO CONSIDER FOR 1ST YEAR OF COLLEGE p. 38-40

E-MAIL DRAFT: INTEREST IN PROGRAM

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04 MEDPEP: MÉDICOS ENFERMEROS Y

DENTISTAS PARA EL PUEBLO
Program Description
MEDPEP is a medical preparation and education pipeline program
designed to support low-income Latino and other underrepresented
minority (URM) students through their community college experience
and transition to four-year universities and health professional
programs. MEDPEP's program components include personal, academic,
and leadership development; conference and research participation;
and peer mentoring support.
MEDPEP’s Vision:
Increase low-income, first-generation college students’ access to
higher education
Increase low-income, first-generation college students’ retention
in higher education
Increase transfer rates from community colleges to four year-
universities
Develop student leadership
Increase the number of Latino and other URMs completing degrees
in the sciences and graduating from health professional programs
Increase the number of health professionals serving underserved
communities

Eligibility
High school students, community college, undergraduates in a 4-year
institution, recent graduates, and post bacc students (informal or
formal program) that wish to pursue a pre-health career.

Program Duration
This is a year-round academic program that meets with MEDPEPers
monthly, starting from September to April. Students are paired with
mentors, learn about Latino health through monthly lectures, refine
leadership and reflection skills, and learn to manage time and
relationships (personal and academic) as a pre-health student.
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DENTISTAS PARA EL PUEBLO
Program Website & Socials to Follow for Application Updates
Please visit the following websites for more information:

https://www.uclahealth.org/programs/ceslac/medpep/medpep-
program

https://www.uclahealth.org/programs/ceslac/medpep

Most updated form of Socials:

Instagram handle: @uclamedpep

You may expect for the application to be announced between the

months of May-July.
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06 ALTAMED YOUTH CHAMPIONS

PROGRAM
Program Description
AltaMed’s Youth Champions program empowers high school students
in grades 10th -12th to enhance their life skills, including leadership,
communication, financial literacy, positive mindset, determination to
work hard, and GRIT. Students who demonstrate a willingness to work
hard will build courage, perseverance, creativity and problem- solving
skills.

Successful healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, business leaders,

and executives will recruit fellow speakers, mentors, teachers, and
collaborators to host a series of 24 workshops. Workshops will be held
weekly, on Zoom. These workshops are one hour after school and do
not interfere with the school day.

Students are also encouraged to participate in the Youth Champions

book club and inspirational and educational video contests where they
can “earn to learn” and will receive cash prizes for participating.
We are excited to announce AltaMed Youth Champions will operate as
an educational internship for this upcoming school year where
students will earn a stipend for hours spent completing this unique
personal development program.

Eligibility
Students at the high school level

Program Duration
The program runs from the beginning of the standard school year in
September through March or April.

Program Website & Socials to Follow for Application Updates

Please visit:
https://altamedfoundation.org/youth-champions-program/
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PHYSICIANS MEDICAL FORUM
FUTURE BLACK DOCTORS NATIONAL
REGISTRY
ABOUT PHYSICIANS MEDICAL FORUM
Future Black Doctors National Registry

Our Vision is to develop a nationwide registry pipeline of African

American/Black students who want to become doctors. Pipeline is
defined as high school, community college, college/university, post
baccalaureate students

Mission
To establish a registry that connects and shows African American/Black
students who are interested in becoming medical doctors.

To provide data, resources and connections that will help identify and
support African American/Black students in their journey to go to
medical schools, residency programs, research and other post graduate
programs.
To provide data and information to schools, colleges/universities, all
levels of governments, healthcare entities, businesses and organizations
which encourages all to provide the resources, support and funding to
students who want to become doctors in their communities and
nationwide.

To use the “Doctors On Board Program” model as an infrastructure for

future African American/Black students which encourages and help
guide students in their journey to become doctors. This includes
connecting students through:
networking
mentorship
educational prep courses
MCAT Prep
coaching
decision making
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PHYSICIANS MEDICAL FORUM
FUTURE BLACK DOCTORS NATIONAL
REGISTRY CONTINUED
scholarships
stipends
emergency assistance
financial responsibility
organizational exposure and development
research and special projects
extra-curricular involvement and initiatives
team building and global awareness
etc.

To develop African American/Black executive leadership in healthcare

that will result in positive and sustainable change in business, policy,
workforce, programs, funding, investments, service delivery,
negotiations, development, training, capital projects and contracting.

Purpose
To increase the number of African American/Black physicians in all
specialties and research for healthcare service provider entities.

To focus on reducing health disparities, racism, discrimination,

implicit/explicit bias and more in providing healthcare that is
sustainable.

Goals
To register 2,500 or more African American/Black students who want to
become physicians in the registry by Winter, 2021.

To achieve funding to support the Future Black Doctors National

Registry and the Doctors On Board Program nationwide.

To implement the Doctors On Board Program in at least 4 other cities

nationwide in the next 3 years. The program in Oakland, CA would
continue and expand in California.
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PHYSICIANS MEDICAL FORUM
FUTURE BLACK DOCTORS NATIONAL
REGISTRY CONTINUED
To maintain a database of students taking the MCAT, admittance to
medical school, admittance to residency programs, and other post
graduate work (i.e., MPH, MBA, MPA, JD).

To provide data on students who ultimately decide not to become

doctors but choose another healthcare professions.

Website Link:
https://pmfmd.com/fbdnr/
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MIMENTOR
Website Description
MiMentor develops and supports innovative and inclusive mentoring
opportunities to inspire the next generation of diverse healthcare
leaders for underserved communities.

Our Vision is to live in a world where all aspiring and current health
professional have a mentor and can mentor the next generation
Our Mission is to develop and support innovative mentorship
opportunities that will inspire the next generation of healthcare leaders
for underserved communities.
Our core values are:
Community. Humility. Respect. Integrity. Equality. Professionalism.

Share your story!

It all starts with you sharing your story - a brief blurb about where you
come from, your experiences, and your interests. This helps aspiring and
current healthcare professionals find ways to relate to you.

Contribute your stories, opportunities, and events

Together, we're creating the largest collection of stories, opportunities
and events. Gain access to shadowing opportunities, summer
enrichment programs, and jobs/volunteer and other mentoring
opportunities. Use our community to learn about mentoring events
happening near you, meet people in person and then stay connected by
using MiMentor to continue to build relationships and develop a strong
mentoring network.

Connect with aspiring and current healthcare professionals

Connect with our community by asking questions of each other as well
as polling members around our topics. Please share your stories, both in
answering polls and questions, and in sharing your thoughtful
perspectives in the comments and by messaging individuals.

Check out events that will help you on your health professional
pathway

Website Link: MiMentor

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INNOVATION INSTITUTE (MI4)
SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Program Description
The Mi4 Summer Internship Program at Children’s Health of Orange
County (CHOC) gives students the unique opportunity to explore the
future of healthcare — invaluable experience for anyone interested in
or exploring the healthcare field. The interns learn to problem solve
and create solutions unique to hospitals. Through the opportunities
provided within the internship, students are immersed in several
emerging areas that are relevant to the future practice of pediatric
medicine:

genomic medicine and personalized medicine

regenerative medicine and stem cells
nanomedicine
robotics and robotic surgery
artificial intelligence and big data
medical devices and mobile technology
innovations in healthcare delivery

The Mi4 Summer Internship Program includes:

Mentorship from the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer,
Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Operating Officer, public health
officers, senior vice presidents, physicians, nurses, researchers,
philanthropists, data scientists and more. Our mentors are passionate
about teaching and mentoring students to become leaders in health
care in the future.

Participation in AI In medicine journal club with mentors to explore the

newest innovations and updates within the medical community.
Clinical debriefs and case studies to discuss real life hospitalizations.

Hands-on clinical workshops; including demos in ECMO, ultrasound,

suturing, and more.
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INNOVATION INSTITUTE (MI4)
SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
CONTINUED
Weekly rotation opportunities to shadow physicians from multiple
subspecialties in weekly rotations in the hospital and outpatient
settings (this portion is available for ages 18+ only).

Educational and engaging field trips. Past Mi4 field trips include: UCI
Center for Neurobiology of Learning Lab, Innovation Institute, Masimo,
Scripps Translational Science Institute, Alignment Healthcare, Edwards
Life Sciences, OC Disaster Preparedness and cultural visits to sites
such as; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Getty Museum, the
Pacific Symphony, and the Long Beach Aquarium.

Presentation skill building as students select and present a mini-topic

at the monthly Medical Intelligence and Innovation Institute (Mi4)
meetings

Public speaking practice as students will have the opportunity to

prepare and present a research project/abstract for an innovation
that they believe will improve healthcare delivery in one of the 7
emerging areas of medicine listed above. Interns who submit an
impressive abstract will have the opportunity to present their own idea
at AIMed: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine conferences in December.

Eligibility
The program is open to applicants in high school, college, graduate
school or medical school who are already interested in a career in
healthcare. Students must be at least a freshman in high school to
participate

Website notes that the program does not provide meals, housing or
transportation but “support for low income students may be
available.”
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INNOVATION INSTITUTE (MI4)
SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
CONTINUED
Program Duration
Based on 2022, the duration of the program runs through June to
August from Monday to Thursday and some Fridays and weekends for
special events.

Program Website & Socials to Follow for Application Updates

The website notes that the application will open in February for the
summer 2023 cohort. The website notes that it is better to apply
sooner than the deadline.

Please visit their website:

https://www.choc.org/medical-intelligence-and-innovation-
institute/Mi4-summer-internship-program/
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PHYSICIANS MEDICAL FORUM:
DOCTORS ON BOARD PROGRAM
Program Description
The program was organized virtually in April and May of 2022
The “Doctors On Board Program” is an innovative and exciting
opportunity for underrepresented minorities students who are African
American/Black, Native American and Latino/Hispanic. Post-
baccalaureate, pre-meds, college/university students, community
college students and high school students interested in becoming
physicians will experience a rare snapshot of what it takes to become a
doctor. Students will have a phenomenal opportunity to explore various
facets of medicine and receive information about medical school
preparation.

The Doctors On Board Program provides students with the following:

Network with physicians, faculty, residents, medical students,
administrators, educators, business professionals and others
Attend workshops and receive valuable information on admissions
requirements for medical school
Attend workshops and receive valuable information regarding
financial aid for medical school
Workshops on writing personal statements, interviewing skills and
MCAT/SAT exam prep
Attend mock primary care clinics with real patients for students
interested in primary care specialties
Attend mock knot tying/suture clinic for students in surgery
Discuss core aspect of medicine and engage in speed-mentoring
role-play
Parents & family members attend workshop for “Parents & Family of
Future Doctors/Pharmacists: How to be Supportive”
Receive “Doctors On Board Certificate of Completion” at the end of
the program if students attend both days.
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PHYSICIANS MEDICAL FORUM:
DOCTORS ON BOARD PROGRAM
CONTINUED
Eligibility
The Doctors On Board Program and Community Health Internship is an
innovative and exciting opportunity for African American/Black,
Native/Indigenous American Indian, Hispanic/Latino and
underrepresented minority (URM) students who want to become medical
doctors. Students who are in high school, pre-med,
college/university/gap year, community college students and post-
baccalaureate students are encouraged to apply.

Application deadline was set for March in 2022. Check the website for
more application updates.

Program Duration
The program was organizd virutally in April and May of 2022. Check the
website for more updates.

Program Website & Socials to Follow for Application Updates

https://dob.pmfmd.com
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CAMP CHLA- HEALTH CARE CAREER
EXPLORATION
Program Description
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in the health
care field? Camp CHLA is your chance to explore those exciting
careers! Join us for five full days of education, observation, and
participation in the daily activities of health care professionals with
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA).
You will have the opportunity to hear from medical professionals in
various specialties and ask them questions
You will get to engage in hands-on skills labs with materials we
send you before camp (CPR, first aid, etc.)
You will be able to interact and get to know the other campers, our
volunteers, and staff
You will get a closer look at the fascinating world of health care
through this life-changing opportunity!

Eligibility
Only current freshmen, sophomores, or juniors in high school who
live in Los Angeles County are eligible to apply
If you have attended Camp CHLA before, you are not eligible to
apply
If you are not fully vaccinated and boosted with the COVID-19
vaccine, you are not eligible to apply
If Camp CHLA is required to convert to a virtual event due to
pandemic-related precautions, you must have a device with audio
and video capability + internet access
You must be able to attend all 5 days of the session (approx. 8:00
a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
On your online application, you will have the option of providing
your first and second choice for sessions
If you do not have a preference, you will be able to choose “No
Preference”
If you are unavailable for one of the sessions, you will be able
to choose “Not Available”
The Camp CHLA 2023 Application Portal opens on January 9, 2023,
at 4 p.m.
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CAMP CHLA- HEALTH CARE CAREER
EXPLORATION CONTINUED
Program Duration
Camp #1
June 26 – June 30, 2023
Camp #2
July 17 – July 21, 2023

Program Website & Socials to Follow for Application Updates

Please visit the program's website for more information:
https://www.chla.org/camp-chla-health-care-career-exploration
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EVE AND GENE BLACK SUMMER
MEDICAL PROGRAM
Program Description
The Los Angeles Pediatric Society established the Eve and Gene Black
Summer Medical Career Program in 1969 and is proud to celebrate its
53th year in 2022. The purpose of the program is to encourage high
school students to choose careers in the health professions.

This program is best described as a medical mentor program.

Participants will attend daily online sessions with
presentations/interactive sessions from a variety of general
pediatricians, specialists, including surgeons, nurses, pharmacists,
dietitians, infectious disease, ophthalmologists, radiologists, child life,
and therapists, (i.e., physical, speech, occupational, or cognitive).

Each participant will receive a certificate of completion at the end of

the program and one $500 scholarship will be awarded. Funding is
provided by contributions from individuals and groups. If you would to
donate to this life changing program, please donate below.

Eligibility
A current 11th or 12th grade high school student of any ethnicity, 16
years or older, and a resident of Los Angeles County or its adjacent
counties.

The website notes that the application will be made available

starting late December 2022 or early January 2023.

Program Duration
The program duration varies depending if the applicant is selected for
a virtual or in-person session. Check the website's FAQ page.

Program Website & Socials to Follow for Application Updates

Please visit their website for more information:

https://lapedsoc.org/summer-program/
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TURNER-UCLA ALLIED HEALTH
INTERNSHIP
Program Description
The Turner UCLA Allied Health Internship is implemented by the UCLA
Community Engagement Program, in partnership with Bobby and Lauren
Turner, to provide learning opportunities for high school students and
recent graduates in finding out more about careers in the entry-level,
allied health professions. The one-week-long, summer internship
program is designed to address workforce shortages and offers career
education for students from under-resourced communities who express
interest in learning about health care career opportunities. For our
students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare, we offer a range
of shadowing opportunities from entry-level, clinical, and
administrative positions.

We want to highlight rewarding careers in healthcare that do not

require traditional four-year college education or medical school. Our
goal is to expose students to the many opportunities in healthcare,
with hopes that students will be inspired to pursue some of our
scholarship opportunities for the short-term allied health training
professions.

Through the Allied Healthcare Careers Program and the expansion of

the Turner-UCLA Allied Health Internship Program, we hope to inspire
many more students to enter the helping professions. Our Allied
Healthcare Careers Program has reached close to 90 high schools and
organizations to date, with established local partnerships with
community-based organizations such as Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA),
Kid City Hope Place, and UCLA YouthSource Center. This
transformative experience has shaped our students’ futures and will
impact countless others as the scholars begin their careers and deliver
skilled, compassionate care to patients in and around our community.

Eligibility
This information is not currently available on their website.

The website notes to check the website in January 2023 for

information on the next application cycle.
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TURNER-UCLA ALLIED HEALTH
INTERNSHIP CONTINUED
Program Description
Exact dates are not available on the page but notes that this is a
week-long summer internship

Contact Information for any questions:

communityengagement@mednet.ucla.edu or call 310-206-1441.

Program Website & Socials to Follow for Application Updates

Please visit the website for more information:
https://medschool.ucla.edu/community-and-equity/community-
engagement/turner-ucla-allied-health-internship
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REACH OUT YOUTH ADVOCATES FOR
HEALTH ACCESS PROGRAM
Program Description
One of the ways in which Reach Out answered the challenge of
COVID-19 in 2021 was with Youth Advocates for Health Access
program.

The Youth Advocates for Health Access program provides learning

opportunities for young adults from 16 to 19 years of age who are
entertaining a career in one of the various healthcare fields.
Participants were exposed to a variety of skills in various fields,
including communication, advocacy and professionalism. Training was
done both virtually and in-person.

As part of this year’s experience, 17 students spent their summer

deployed to communities within the two-county area with more than a
dozen of Reach Out’s health equity partners. Their mission was to
address vaccine hesitancy and acceptance in various populations. The
program was funded by grants from the Public Health Institute
Together Toward Health and the Golden State Environmental Justice
Alliance.

Service Areas: Riverside and San Bernardino Counties

Eligibility
Young adults from 16 to 19 years of age who are entertaining a career
in one of the various healthcare fields.

Program Duration
Not specified on the website

Program Website & Socials to Follow for Application Updates

https://we-reachout.org/youth/yaha/#
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USC YOUNG RESEARCHERS
PROGRAM
Program Description
The Young Researchers Program is a six-week summer program where
motivated rising high school seniors conduct scientific research at the
University of Southern California. Students experience hands-on
university-level research projects while attending weekly workshops
that provide fundamental knowledge about college applications and
pursuing careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics) fields.

The program includes: mentored research experience, weekly lunch

seminars, Catalina Island weekend at USC Wrigley Institute, NASA Jet
Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and camping. (This information is based on
their planned itinerary on the program website for 2022. The website
notes that events depended on COVID-developments).

Eligibility
1. Are you a rising high school senior (currently a junior)?
2. Do you live in Los Angeles and attend a public high school in the Los
Angeles, Lynwood, Compton, or Inglewood Unified School Districts
(including charter schools)?
3. Are you able to commit at least 15 hours per week for six weeks to a
research project at USC, plus trip and seminars?
4. Have you been vaccinated for Measles and Covid-19 (2 doses)?
If yes to all of these, you are eligible to apply.

Program Duration
The program dates displayed were based on the summer of 2022.
Application Deadline: May 16, 2022
Student Orientation: June, date TBD
Program Dates: June 15 - July 29, 2022
Poster Symposium: July 29, 2022

Program offers were sent out in early June of last year.

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USC YOUNG RESEARCHERS
PROGRAM CONTINUED
Program Website & Socials to Follow for Application Updates

For more information, please visit their website:

https://www.youngresearchers.usc.edu/

Social Media: Instagram handle: @usc_yrp

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SUMMER RESEARCH ENRICHMENT
INTERNSHIP (SREI)
About SREI
The 2022 Summer Research Enrichment Internship (SREI) is a free
research program catered to High School students interested in
learning about the fundamentals of research. No previous research
experience is necessary. The internship runs for 5 weeks from June
20th to July 22nd, and consists of three weekly two-hour meetings
(MWTh) where students are exposed to various aspects of research
through online meetings, interactive workshops, and virtual talks hosted
by distinguished UCI researchers and faculty. At the completion of the
program, students are expected to compose their very own research
proposal based on their interests, and present their research findings
at our annual SREI Symposium. In addition, students can request a
letter of recommendation from our adviser and a Certificate of
Completion. Students interested in applying should visit our application
page or email officialsrei@gmail.com for more information.

Eligibility
SREI is open to all high school students, ages 14-18. Students do not
need to attend a high school from the Irvine Unified School district.
Since the program is now online, students will be responsible for
obtaining a device that can utilize the Zoom meeting platform.
The website notes that the application will be made available in
April of 2023.

Program Duration
Information based on the 2022 cohort.
Runs for 5 weeks from June 20th to July 22nd.
Visit the website to learn more about session topics that were
presented for the 2022 cohort.

Program Website & Socials to Follow for Application Updates

https://summerresearch.wixsite.com/srei/home
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UC DAVIS YOUTH SCHOLARS
PROGRAM (YSP)
Program Description
The UC Davis Young Scholars Program is a summer residential research
program designed to expose approximately 40 high achieving high
school students to the world of original research within the fields of
the biological, agricultural, environmental and natural sciences.

Participants in the UC Davis Young Scholars Program will work one-on-

one with research faculty and research groups in state of the art
laboratories for six weeks. Each student will work on an individual
project and prepare a journal quality paper and symposium
presentation about their work.

In addition to scientific research, the UC Davis Young Scholars

Program strives to introduce participants to the climate and culture of
living and learning on a university campus. Staff make every effort to
model the experiences that participants will have during their first
years of college.

All participants will be enrolled in five (5) units of University Group

Study Credit. Assignments for the program include research notebooks,
a written article of journal quality describing the research project and
its conclusions, presentation of the individual project at a research
symposium and presentation of research to students at the home high
school. All work in the program is graded and credit will be awarded
after home presentations are completed.

Eligibility
All participants must be currently enrolled as a sophomore or junior
in high school.
All participants must be at least 16 years of age by the first day of
the program but not 18 years of age at the end of the program

The website notes that the application will be made available

starting January 15, 2023.
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UC DAVIS YOUTH SCHOLARS
PROGRAM (YSP) CONTINUED
Program Duration
Program dates: June 25 – August 5, 2023

Program Website & Socials to Follow for Application Updates

Please visit the website for more information:

https://education.ucdavis.edu/young-scholars-program

Instagram handle: @ucdavisysp

Facebook: UC Davis Youth Scholars Program
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STANFORD INSTITUTES OF MEDICINE
SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM
Program Description
SIMR is an 8-week summer internship program open to high school
juniors and seniors. The program consists of hands-on research under
the direct guidance of a one-on-one mentor at a top class lab within
the Institutes of Medicine at Stanford University as well as select
departments.

Students applying to the program can choose from our eight areas of
research (institutes). After being accepted, they are then assigned to a
specific institute based on their choices. To learn more about each
institute and the research involved, click on the links to the department
websites below.

Another option students in SIMR have is participating in the

bioengineering bootcamp. This is a hands-on learning experience in
bioengineering that does not involve a lab research component.

Eligibility
1) Students must currently be juniors or seniors at the time of
application (as of the fall of 2022). Must be in the graduating class of
2023 or 2024.
2) Students must also be 16 years old or older by the start of the
program.
3) Students must be living in the U.S. AND must be U.S. citizens or
permanent residents with a green card in order to apply.
Important Note: Please read the MISSION link on the lefthand panel.
The selection process will heavily favor local (Bay Area) students.
Please visit the FAQ for more information. Also, students must be able
to start the program on June 12, 2023.

The online application and program information document will be

available on our website on Friday, Dec. 16th, 2022 (at 5pm PST).
Applications will be due Saturday, February 25th, 2023.
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STANFORD INSTITUTES OF MEDICINE
SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM
CONTINUED
Program Duration
Summer 2023 Program Dates: June 12- August 3, 2023

Program Website & Socials to Follow for Application Updates

https://simr.stanford.edu/
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LUNDQUIST INSTITUTE SUMMER
FELLOWS PROGRAM FOR HIGH
SCHOOL SENIORS AND HIGH
SCHOOL JUNIORS
Program Description
Spend the summer working with leading biomedical scientists.
Established in 1978, The Lundquist Institute’s Summer Fellowship
Program is designed to encourage graduating high school seniors and
high school juniors to explore careers in the field of biomedical
science. Students in the program will:
Spend eight weeks participating in a virtual curriculum, featuring
lectures and presentations by our world-renowned faculty.
Participate in study groups in a mentored research project,
culminating in the presentation at the end of the program to peers,
family, and research community during the final week of the
program, and receive Certificates of Achievement.

Visit the website to review the research areas that Lundquist offers.

Eligibility
This information is based on the selection process for 2022 as the
application was due in May of 2022.
Students will be selected on the basis of merit. In order to be eligible
for consideration, a student must meet the following:
1. Current enrollment in high school in the United States.
2. Current enrollment as a high school senior graduating in 2022,
or a high school junior graduating in 2023.
3. Demonstrated outstanding general academic achievement with
particular focus on science coursework.
4. Ability to participate full-time in all program activities during the
eight-week period (June 13, 2022 through August 5, 2022,
generally from 8 AM to 5 PM). College tours/orientations and
vacations should be scheduled so as to avoid any conflicts.
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LUNDQUIST INSTITUTE SUMMER
FELLOWS PROGRAM FOR HIGH
SCHOOL SENIORS AND HIGH
SCHOOL JUNIORS
Program Duration
Information based on the 2022 program dates

Monday, June 13, 2022 and continue through Friday, August 5, 2022.

Program Website & Socials to Follow for Application Updates

https://lundquist.org/hssfp
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AFRICAN AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (LA-HIP)
Program Description
The overall goal of the Samuels Family LA-HIP is to provide students who
identify as an underrepresented minority in medicine and science with the
opportunity to learn hands-on laboratory-based research and to support
them in their quest to become scientists or physician scientists. Eligible
students are those who are applying in the Fall of their Junior year of high
school, and who have a strong interest in the field of Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math (STEM).

The Samuels Family LA-HIP was founded 17 years ago, and has trained
over 200 high school students from the Los Angeles area. LA-HIP is a
comprehensive yearlong high school internship program that combines
biomedical research with intensive college counseling guidance. Our
interns have access to college level didactic instruction in biology, SAT
prep classes, and college application workshops. Students perform
cutting-edge biomedical research experiments under the mentorship of
scientists at The Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los
Angeles during the summer before their senior year.

Eligibility
Identify as an underrepresented minority in medicine and science*
Be a current Junior in high school
Have a Social Security Number or DACA Number
*(e.g. Black, African American, Hispanic, Latino/a/x, American Indian,
Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander)

Application deadline Friday, February 3, 2023.

Program Duration
Starts June 26, 20223 and ends with the Science Symposium in the
beginning of August.

Program Website & Socials to Follow for Application Updates

Please visit the program's website for more information:
https://www.chla.org/research/samuels-family-latino-and-african-
american-high-school-internship-program-la-hip
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SUMMER STUDENT RESEARCH
PROGRAM
Program Description
For over 40 years, the Summer Student Research Program has placed
talented high school and college students from diverse backgrounds
into local clinics and basic science labs to participate in active
biomedical research projects. Formerly affiliated with CHORI, now fully
integrated with the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, this
summer program provides a one-on-one mentorship with health care
providers and researchers, along with access to unique workshops,
seminars, trainings, simulations, and networking opportunities. The
program culminates in a formal research symposium in which each
student presents their project findings to the scientific community,
many of which continue on as future grants, publications, and
advances in healthcare. The overall goal of the program is to stimulate
interest in health sciences for under-represented students, arming
them with professional skills and confidence, thereby improving their
likelihood of success in STEM careers.

Activities Included in the Program:

Pairing with a mentor who will guide you through a clinical or basic
science research project. These projects will vary greatly based on
the mentor assigned to you.
Participate in a research program based on a structured curriculum
for 9 weeks.
Attend weekly seminars and meetings presented by MD's and PhD's
from UCSF or other regional healthcare systems with other CHORI
summer students.
A weekly intra-program journal club, wherein students read and
subsequently discuss a scientific paper.
Fun social activities curated by program leadership.
Present research findings at a one-day Research Symposium on the
last day of the program (typically the 1st Friday in August).
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SUMMER STUDENT RESEARCH
PROGRAM CONTINUED
Eligibility
High school students in their junior or senior year, with at least one
completed year in math and biology OR Undergraduate students
currently enrolled in an undergraduate program.
Students must be 16 years of age or older by June 1st of year of
program
Students with background considered under-represented in the
sciences (individuals from racial/ethnic groups typically
underrepresented in the sciences, individuals with disabilities, first-
generation college students, individuals who reside with families
who are low income or otherwise considered disadvantaged.
Detailed descriptions are present in the Frequently Asked Questions
page).

The website notes that applications will be available December 1,

2022 and are due on February 17, 2023.

An informational session via Zoom will be held on January 12, 2023.

Program Website & Socials to Follow for Application Updates

For more information, please visit their website:

https://summerstudents.ucsf.edu/about
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DUKE HEALTH PROFESSION
RECRUITMENT AND EXPOSURE
(HPREP)
Program Description
The Health Profession Recruitment and Exposure Program (HPREP) is a
program that aims to provide professional development and mentoring
to historically underrepresented students interested in pursuing a
career in health care. With the help of dedicated volunteers, many of
whom are medical students and professional faculty, HPREP seeks to
provide not only role models who are pursuing careers in healthcare,
but also multiple experiences and interactions with medicine.

Sessions are held on Saturday mornings and include hands-on

activities such as CPR training and small group activities to allow for
team-building and interactions with mentors. During the group
sessions, mentors generally share their experiences, offer advice to
students, and provide feedback to students regarding writing, public
speaking, and interviewing. Many of our participants find this to be a
very valuable time.

Participants are required to compete in a case competition, perform a

mock interview, and submit a personal statement/reflection.

Eligibility
We accept applications from 9th – 11th grade high school students from
across the Triangle and central NC area who are motivated and
interested in medicine, allied health careers or science. This year we
WILL NOT be accepting applications from City of Medicine Academy
9th Graders. We will also NOT be accepting applications from any 12th
grade students due to a program shift.
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DUKE HEALTH PROFESSION
RECRUITMENT AND EXPOSURE
(HPREP) CONTINUED
HPREP is designed for members of underrepresented minority or ethnic
groups, although others are welcome to apply. According to the
American Medical Association, the term “Underrepresented minority” is
defined as “those racial and ethnic populations that are
underrepresented in the medical profession relative to their numbers in
the general population”. This includes traditionally defined
underrepresented minority groups, African-Americans, Mexican-
Americans, Native Americans (American Indians, Alaska Natives, and
Native Hawaiians), and mainland Puerto Ricans, in addition to other
minority groups.

Applications are due December 02, 2022

Program Duration
Tentative Dates for 2023: There are 8 total program sessions (dates
below). You must complete at least 6 sessions to complete the
program and receive a certificate.

Sessions: January 28 | February 11, 25 | March 11, 25 | April 8, 22 |

May 6 (closing ceremony)
Time: Sessions typically occur from 8:45am to noon
Location: As of now, 2023 sessions will be held in-person.

Program Website & Socials to Follow for Application Updates

https://sites.duke.edu/hprep/
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COMMUNITY HEALTH YOUTH
ADVOCATES (CHYA)
Program Description
CHYA is a multilayered program designed for high school students. Our
scholars will be educated on the healthcare landscape, exposed to
local and global health disparities, and empowered to pave their own
path toward a degree and career in the healthcare field. Students who
successfully complete the entire program will receive a $1,000 stipend.
This is a full-year academic program, and students will be able to take
part in several components, including Community Health and Care
Systems; Rites of Passage; Professional Certifications; and an
Experimental Learning Opportunity.

Eligibility
Information not available on the website

Program Duration
Based on the timeline posted for the 2022-2023 cohort, the program
is run virtually starting October through July. The timeline is posted on
the website with additional information on the session focus.

The application for the 2022-2023 has closed. Check on the

website if interested. The application was due in September of
2022.

Program Website & Socials to Follow for Application Updates

https://www.cdrewu.edu/community/pipeline/chya
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JUSTICE

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YOUTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (YLI)
About the Youth Leadership Institute (YLI)
Young people – particularly youth of color and their allies – are deeply
motivated to address inequities in their communities. At Youth
Leadership Institute, young people realize their power by learning to
use their voices to create meaningful change.

We work within coalitions and with elected officials to promote policy

change that makes our communities more equitable and just for young
people, especially young people of color. And it’s paying off with over
130 policy wins so far.

Change happens when conversations take place. At yli, we believe that

conversations of real significance only occur when all voices are
heard. And we’re here to ensure that youth voice is heard. Loud and
clear.

Eligibility
Ranges for the types of platforms that students are interested in.
Platforms include: economic justice, environmental justice, education
justice, gender justice, health justice, racial justice.

Program Duration
Not specified; depends on the program students are interested in.
Program locations include: San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo, Merced,
Fresno, Eastern Coachella Valley, Long Beach, Statewide, and Madera.

Program Website & Socials to Follow for Application Updates

Please visit the website and explore the tabs to learn more about YLI:
https://yli.org/who-we-are/
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38 SHPEP: SUMMER HEALTH

PROFESSIONS EDUCATION
PROGRAM
Program Description
Mission
The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a free
summer enrichment program focused on improving access to
information and resources for college students interested in the health
professions. SHPEP’s goal is to strengthen the academic proficiency
and career development of students underrepresented in the health
professions and prepare them for a successful application and
matriculation to health professions schools. These students include,
but are not limited to, individuals who identify as African
American/Black, American Indian and Alaska Native and
Hispanic/Latino, and who are from communities of socioeconomic and
educational disadvantage. SHPEP, formerly known as the Summer
Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP), expanded in 2016 to
include a broader array of health professions.

Program Overview
SHPEP offers students a variety of academic and career experiences:
Academic enrichment in the basic sciences and quantitative topics

Learning and study skills development, including methods of individual

and group learning

Clinical exposure through small-group rotations in health care

settings, simulation experiences, and seminars. This is limited to 5% of
program time for all the sites

Career development sessions are directed toward exploration of the

health professions, the admissions process, and the development of an
education plan.

A financial literacy and planning workshop that informs students of

financial principles and management strategies
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39 SHPEP: SUMMER HEALTH

PROFESSIONS EDUCATION
PROGRAM CONTINUED
A health policy seminar series to expose scholars to current health policy
issues, the policymaking process and analysis, health care financing, and
the social determinants of health

An introduction to interprofessional education that addresses effective

collaboration across health professions

Eligibility

All students who meet the Summer Health Professions Education Program
eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply. Applicants must meet
the following requirements:

Must be a high school graduate and currently enrolled as a freshman

or sophomore in college.

Have a minimum overall college GPA of 2.5.

Be a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident, or an individual granted deferred

action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status by the U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services.

Must not have previously participated in the program.

Other factors for consideration include that a student:

Identifies with a group that is racially/ethnically underrepresented in the

health professions;

Comes from an economically or educationally disadvantaged

background; and/or
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PROFESSIONS EDUCATION
PROGRAM CONTINUED
Has demonstrated an interest in issues affecting underserved
populations.

Submits a compelling personal statement and a strong letter of

recommendation

Program Duration
This is a six-week program that takes place from July to August.

Program Website & Socials to Follow for Application Updates

Please visit
https://medschool.ucla.edu/education/pre-health-opportunities/ucla-
pre-medical-enrichment-program

Application usually open in February and deadline set in March

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41 INTEREST IN PROGRAMS: CONTACTING

PROGRAM
COORDINATORS/DIRECTORS/MANAGERS

We understand that some program deadlines may have passed or have

not updated all program dates. Please do not let this become a barrier
for you to reach out to program coordinators to see if these programs
plan to run in whichever year you wish to join or with any other general
questions regarding the program.

We have created an e-mail template for you below. You may use this as
a start to reaching out to program coordinators.

Email: make sure that you are using an appropriate e-mail address. It's a good idea to create one
with your first and last name, or any variation of your name. Example Name: John Adam -> email:
john_adam@gmail.com

E-mail subject line: Always add an email subject

Example:
Subject: Interest in X Program or Question Regarding "X Program"

E-mail Body:

Good morning/afternoon "X program team" or specific coordinator name if listed on the website,

My name is _______, and I am reaching out in regards to the "x program." I am in grade ____ and
interested in studying/pursuing a career in ______. [Add any other details that you would like
for the program coordinator to know].

I wanted to know if the program will be active by "x year." [Insert any other question here].

I look forward to hearing back from you soon.

Thank you,
Sign off with your name