Programs

Summer Pre-Matriculation Program

The University of Illinois, College of Medicine

Summer Prematriculation Program (SPP) Scholars are chosen because they have demonstrated an aptitude to become leaders in medicine with the goal of advancing health equity. The SPP provides participants from educationally/economically disadvantaged backgrounds or those who are from underrepresented in medicine access to medical school. Traditionally, their disadvantaged status has played a significant contribution to their modest academic credentials prior to participating in the Program. Therefore, the SPP is designed to be an academic preparatory program that aims to help bolster these students’ basic medical science knowledge and encourage them to develop professional and peer support networks during the summer prior to matriculation. If the participant successfully completes the SPP they are guaranteed admission to UIC-COM.

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Program Components

Primary Areas of Focus
  • Retention or completion of health professions degree programs (support for those currently enrolled)

Program Locations

Cook County / Chicago, IL

  • In-person
    UIC College of Medicine
Time Periods

May-July

Program Components
  • Academic skills development (e.g. study skills, test-taking
    • gain the critical skills necessary to the meet the academic demands of the medical curriculum;
  • Conditional admission (to a health profession degree program)
  • Networking (with others who have similar health career interests)
    make connections with fellow medical students and faculty
  • Professional skills development (e.g. teamwork, ethical conduct)

Participants and Eligibility

Education Levels
Health Professions
Limit on Number of Participants

40-60 Students

Duration of Program

7 weeks

Applications and Costs

Eligibility Criteria
  • Racial or ethnic group membership
    Under-represented in Medicine
  • Socio-economic background
Required Application Components

There is no direct application to SPP. In order to be considered for the SPP, you have
to apply directly to the College of Medicine as a traditional medical school applicant,
including submission of the complete AMCAS application, letters of recommendation,
completion of the MCAT exam and medical school interview. The College of Medicine
Admissions Committee reviews applications and considers applicants for the SPP. If the
Admissions Committee believes you would benefit from the SPP, you will receive an offer
to participate within the notification of your admission status.

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UIC College of Medicine

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