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Join us at University of Virginia for the Summer Medical Leadership Program!

Join us at University of Virginia for the Summer Medical Leadership Program!
Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on February 23, 2023

This upcoming summer, the University of Virginia’s School of Medicine will host 40 students in the Summer Medical Leadership Program (SMLP), a medical academic enrichment program. SMLP begins on June 5 and concludes on July 14.

Currently, we are accepting applications. Prospective students can learn more about the application process and apply online at https://med.virginia.edu/diversity-equity-...

To be considered for admission, prospective students must apply by March 31st and submit two letters of recommendation, upload their transcript (an unofficial copy will suffice), and complete three personal statements.

Please email Ashley Woodard (Director of Diversity Programs) at adw5x@uvahealth.org with questions.



More About The Program
The Summer Medical Leadership Program is a FREE six-week medical enrichment program for undergraduate students from underrepresented groups and disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Be a U.S. citizen, hold a permanent resident visa, or be a DACA recipient
  • Be an undergraduate college student from an underrepresented group

Program Highlights:
  • Leadership Development
  • Extensive Shadowing Opportunities
  • Exposure to Several Medical
  • Specialties and Sub-specialties
  • Autopsy and Anatomy Lab
  • State-of-the-art Simulation Center
  • Participation and Education in Active Community Outreach
  • MCAT Preparation
  • Physician Mentors
  • Clinical Experience
  • Career Development Counseling
  • Workshops (Med School Admissions, Financial Planning, Time Management, and more)

Benefits:
Students will be housed on campus at no charge and receive a stipend for food and basic living expenses.

“When I step in front of an SMLP class for the first time, I have to pause to collect myself. The energy is palpable and I see the future leaders of healthcare. We are honored to have a role in realizing that dream.”
-- Taison Bell, MD, MBA Director, Summer Medical Leadership Program Vice Chair, Faculty Affairs, Dept. of Medicine Assistant Professor, Medicine

Get hands-on experience in Medicine as an Undergrad. Attend UVA’s SMLP!

For more information, go to https://med.virginia.edu/diversity-equity-...

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