University of Iowa SHPEP Summer Health Professions Education Program

01/03/2023

Happy New Year!
Make applying to SHPEP by February 5th your 2023 resolution.
Here are some helpful tips for working on your personal statement.

http://ow.ly/LEKU50Mepal

11/01/2022

The 2023 SHPEP Application is now open!
Join us for an info session tonight at 6pm in 2766 UCC (above CVS in the Old Capital Mall) to learn more.
https://events.uiowa.edu/74096

At this session you will learn about the program curriculum, qualifications, tips on the application process, an example of a summer schedule, and testimonials from alumni!

Apply Now!
http://ow.ly/T61i50LqGGI

10/26/2022

There are still spots available! The MCAT course application closes Friday, November 4th.

⚠️FREE MCAT Prep Program for SHPEP Iowa Alumni⚠️

The Carver College of Medicine (CCOM) has designed a free virtual MCAT program to help our SHPEP Scholars.

Starting January 2023, this 16-week program (Jan 15-May 3rd) is designed for students who plan to take the MCAT Spring/Summer 2023. Led by current medical students from Carver College of Medicine, this program will provide you mentorship throughout your MCAT studying. Unlike most traditional MCAT courses, this program will NOT be a review of all the necessary content, nor will it guarantee a certain score. Instead, the program's components will be divided into large group and small group sessions. Weekly, large group sessions (1.5hrs/week) will focus on key test-taking strategies for the various sections of the MCAT. Small group sessions (1hr/week), led by current CCOM medical students, will be where you can review content and discuss questions. In addition to the weekly small group time, you will also have one-on-one time with your tutor (30min). This component is meant to provide you with more individualized feedback and mentorship as you are prepping for the MCAT. Course material/content will come from various third-party MCAT sources and will mostly be taught in a self-paced format.

Below are the prerequisites for the course:

2 semesters of introductory biology
2 semesters of general chemistry
2 semesters of organic chemistry
At least 1 semester of physics
At least 1 semester of psychology/sociology

By participating in this program, you are expected to attend all large-group and small-group sessions for best results. You will be permitted to miss no more than 4 large-group sessions. Failure to comply with the course attendance policy will result in consequences and may result in restricted resources.

Please complete this application by November 4th. NOTE, you will need to provide information about your GPA and upload your unofficial transcript.

If you have any questions please contact nicole-delcastillo@uiowa.edu.

https://medicine.uiowa.edu/diversity/free-mcat-preparatory-program

10/20/2022

Find out more about SHPEP & ways that the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion CCOM is bridging the gap for underrepresented students in health care!

To help diversify the medical field, the Carver College of Medicine is helping students underrepresented in medicine maximize their potential with the tools, resources, and mentorship to be successful.

10/11/2022

Register today!
Association of American Medical Colleges Virtual Medical School Fair, October 12 & 13
https://aamcmedschoolfair.vfairs.com/en/

Register today for the free AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair on October 13 – AAMC experts will be available from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm ET to answer all your admissions questions: http://ow.ly/bvpj50L6qpg

09/28/2022

⚠️FREE MCAT Prep Program for SHPEP Iowa Alumni⚠️

The Carver College of Medicine (CCOM) has designed a free virtual MCAT program to help our SHPEP Scholars.

Starting January 2023, this 16-week program (Jan 15-May 3rd) is designed for students who plan to take the MCAT Spring/Summer 2023. Led by current medical students from Carver College of Medicine, this program will provide you mentorship throughout your MCAT studying. Unlike most traditional MCAT courses, this program will NOT be a review of all the necessary content, nor will it guarantee a certain score. Instead, the program's components will be divided into large group and small group sessions. Weekly, large group sessions (1.5hrs/week) will focus on key test-taking strategies for the various sections of the MCAT. Small group sessions (1hr/week), led by current CCOM medical students, will be where you can review content and discuss questions. In addition to the weekly small group time, you will also have one-on-one time with your tutor (30min). This component is meant to provide you with more individualized feedback and mentorship as you are prepping for the MCAT. Course material/content will come from various third-party MCAT sources and will mostly be taught in a self-paced format.

Below are the prerequisites for the course:

2 semesters of introductory biology
2 semesters of general chemistry
2 semesters of organic chemistry
At least 1 semester of physics
At least 1 semester of psychology/sociology

By participating in this program, you are expected to attend all large-group and small-group sessions for best results. You will be permitted to miss no more than 4 large-group sessions. Failure to comply with the course attendance policy will result in consequences and may result in restricted resources.

Please complete this application by November 4th. NOTE, you will need to provide information about your GPA and upload your unofficial transcript.

If you have any questions please contact nicole-delcastillo@uiowa.edu.

https://medicine.uiowa.edu/diversity/free-mcat-preparatory-program

08/30/2022

Calling SHPEP Alumni! The SHPEP Ambassador Application opens on Thursday, September 1st:

For questions or concerns regarding the application process, email shpepambassadors@aamc.org.

Being an SHPEP Ambassador offers valuable resume building experiences and professional development opportunities such as public speaking and networking. All ambassadors who successfully meet the expectations of the program will receive a certificate of service from the National Program Office.

The top five ambassadors who recruit the most students for the application year will be given a financial award to offset the costs related to a health professions conference, preparation courses for graduate exams or other school-related expenses.

Interested in helping spread the word about SHPEP? The SHPEP ambassador application opens September 1st! Learn more: https://www.shpep.org/get-involved/shpep-ambassadors/

05/04/2022

Congratulations to Tartil Ali (SHPEP Iowa '18) on being awarded a Fulbright!

Congratulations to Fulbright awardee Tartil Ali! Inspired by a study abroad experience in the Dominican Republic, Tartil will travel to Morocco on a 2022-23 Fulbright Study/Research grant, where she'll research geographical disparities in access to prenatal care. https://bit.ly/3Mx5k9B

04/20/2022

Are you applying to medical school in the 2022-2023 application cycle? Interested in knowing what to expect with the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS)?

If you answered yes, the Academic Advising Center is hosting a Zoom informational session on what to expect when applying to medical school using the AAMC’s AMCAS application system. In addition to walking through the main components of the AMCAS application, we will provide tips and strategies on common questions such as secondary applications, when to take or retake the MCAT, and how to prepare for interviews. Pre-medical advisors will be available to answer any questions.

AMCAS Application Session on Zoom

When: Tuesday, April 26, 4:30-5:30
Where: https://bit.ly/AMCASinfo
What: How to use the AMCAS system and what to expect when applying in 2022-2023.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact the AAC at 319-353-5700 or email kate-karacay@uiowa.edu
https://events.uiowa.edu/57795

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04/08/2022

Congratulations to 2017 SHPEP Graduate and current Doctor of Pharmacy student, Milagro Michels-Cordao, on being named a 2022 Diversity Catalyst Award recipient! Milagro also served as a SHPEP Fellow in 2020 and 2021, providing mentorship and guidance to our scholars in addition to program support to our staff.

The awards take place on virtually on Wednesday, April 20th from 3-4:30pm (info in link):

As a first-generation college student from a low-income immigrant household in rural Iowa, Doctor of Pharmacy student Milagro Michels-Cordao embodies the resilience it can take to even make it to college in the face of life’s adversities.

“I have been wonderfully privileged to have the right roadblocks removed to stand here with you today,” Michels-Cordao told a group of hundreds of state and local leaders. “And that is a lifelong goal of mine: To help others remove their roadblocks.”

As she spoke, she wore the white coat of the pharmacist, topped by an Iowa button. Her remarks were made at a ceremony dedicated to the highly accessible new pharmacy building. Removing life obstacles for others is the very spirit of advocacy and empowerment that University of Iowa leaders who are passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) foster.

While pursuing her BS in Human Physiology at the University of Iowa, she was a Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) scholar and volunteered for Mobile Clinic. As a pharmacy student, she has gone above and beyond to advocate for DEI within her community. She has been a fellow with SHPEP for the past two years, as well as having been a founding member of the DEI Initiative Committee at the UI College of Pharmacy. She also has continued her involvement with the UI Mobile Clinic and is a COVID-19 Immunization Clinic Coordinator. She currently plans on pursuing a residency program after graduation, specializing in psychiatry to work on improving mental health within the community.


https://diversity.uiowa.edu/news/2022/04/2021-2022-diversity-catalyst-awards-announced?fbclid=IwAR1TRF8P3ShE3GTstFKmVRMd1P0KMiD0wGzRwbThoSHxN4yqe72KPuPsHXg