University of Connecticut: Medicine and Dental Prep Program
The Medical/Dental Preparatory Program is a six week summer program designed to provide reinforcement and enrichment experience for students from disadvantaged backgrounds who expect to apply to professional health schools of medicine and dental medicine.
Two tracks are available: Track One - MCAT/DAT Prep: For students who will be taking the MCAT or DAT in the fall of 2008. The program will focus on MCAT/DAT prep, clinical interaction with preceptors and introduction to problem based learning through case studies. Room and board and a $600 stipend are provided.
Track Two - Basic Medical Science Course: For all other students not on Track One. The program will consist of basic medical science courses emphasizing essential principles of cell and molecular biology correlated to problem based learning case studies. Clinical experiences and professional development instruction will also be presented. Room and board and a $600 stipend are provided.
The application is due by February 8, 2008
The first day of the program is June 16, 2008. The last day of the program is July 25, 2008.
Vacations must not be scheduled during the program.
All applicants should:
1) Be college sophomores, juniors, seniors or recent graduates of pre-professional programs with a “B” average or better.
2) Have a high motivation and demonstrated potential for pursuing a career in medicine or dental medicine.
3) Must be from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in the health professions (African American, Hispanic/Latino American, Native American, Native Alaskan, Native Hawaiian), or others from disadvantaged backgrounds who meet eligibility criteria and have a high probability of fulfilling the social and educational goals of the program.
4) Submitted completed application available from the website.
5) Have an official transcript submitted from each college or university attended.
6) Provide 2 letters of recommendation, at least 1 from a science instructor.
7) A copy of your Federal Income Tax Form 1040 or Equivalent for 2007.
For additional information, application and requirements please go to click on the link.
You may also contact Jan Figueroa at (860) 679-3483 or via email jfigueroa@nso1.uchc.edu
