Future Physicians Summer Enrichment Program

The Future Physicians Summer Enrichment Program (FPSP) is a week and a half long program around biomedical sciences and human anatomy for high school students who have expressed interest in medicine and careers in health sciences. The purpose of the program is to give students a deeper understanding of medical issues, the multiple systems and processes of the human body, and how they are impacted by current social issues. We also give them exposure to careers in the medical field through special guest lecturers and acquaint them with other students who have the same interests. The program is interactive in nature, allowing students to interact with sociomedical issues and the human body through technology, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences. Each student will get the opportunity to ask questions about form and function, common diseases and illnesses, and widely used diagnoses. Eligibility: Applicant must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and must currently be a high school sophomore, junior, or senior at the time of application submission. Application process includes: online application, transcript, resume, 2 essays, 2 letters of recommendation, $25 application fee. Priority will be given to applicants who also meet one or more of the following criteria: Come from a disadvantaged background as defined by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP); Under-represented individuals in medicine (e.g., Female, African American, Latino, Native American, and Southeast Asian) as defined by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC); Diagnosed with a disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).