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 Location

Settings: In-person

County: Cook County / Chicago, IL

In-person location: UIC College of Medicine

Timing

Duration: 7 weeks

Time periods: None

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)

Program Information

Education Levels
Health Professions
Limit on Number of Participants

40-60 Students

Eligibility Criteria and How to Apply

Eligibility Criteria
  • Underrepresented racial and/or ethnic background
    Under-represented in Medicine
  • Socio-economically disadvantaged
Required Application Documents

Contact Information

UIC College of Medicine
Email: UHPCOM@uic.edu
Phone: 312 996 6491

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