Programs

Dentistry Summer Pre-Matriculation Program

UIC College of Dentistry- Urban Health Program

The six-week Summer Pre-Matriculation program is designed to include academic reinforcement and motivational retention activities for URM students who have been accepted to dental school and want to increase their foundational knowledge in the biomedical sciences. Participants are provided with preview courses in Biochemistry, Anatomy, Physiology and Histology as a part of SPP. Students enroll in the SPP the summer (May – July) prior to beginning dental school. The program is a collaborative effort between the College of Dentistry and the College of Medicine.

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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 Campus

Timing

Time periods: None

Program Components
  • Academic instruction (e.g. coursework)
    Participants are provided with preview courses in Biochemistry, Anatomy, Physiology and Histology as a part of SPP.
  • Academic support (e.g. tutoring, progress monitoring)

Program Information

Education Levels
Health Professions

Eligibility Criteria and How to Apply

Eligibility Criteria
  • Academic
  • Underrepresented racial and/or ethnic background
    Underrepresent in Medicine

Contact Information

Braulia Espinosa
Email: bespin1@uic.edu

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