HealthPREP is an eight-week program facilitated by Emory University School of Medicine and Rollins School of Public Health. The overall purpose of the HealthPREP is to facilitate the entry of qualified students from disadvantaged backgrounds, into health-related graduate and professional schools. HealthPREP is open to undergraduate and graduate scholars interested in pursuing a career within the health professions, like medicine, physician assistant, anesthesiology assistant, genetic counseling, physical therapy, and public health. Our approach is to provide students with an opportunity to develop skills that will increase their competitiveness for admissions by providing them resources to improve their performance on admission tests, professional development activities, research experiences, and exposure to primary care.
Complete and submit the HealthPREP application using the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/healthprep2023.
The application will close on February 14th, 2023.
Contact
Emory School of Medicine
Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA)
100 Woodruff Circle NE
Atlanta, GA 30322
Vanessa Fleites, PhD (she/her)
Assistant Director of Learner Diversity Programs, OMA
healthprep@emory.edu
Program Overview
Throughout the summer, scholars will engage in coursework, simulation labs, learning skills, and career and personal development during the eight weeks of the program while participating in practical experiences and seminars. The intent of this initiative is not just to give students the academic skills needed, but also to increase their resilience and fortitude by giving them personal and professional skills needed to succeed in graduate and professional schools. A combination of the student’s intellect, drive, and persistence coupled with targeted and comprehensive support will result in increased retention and graduation rates for scholars from disadvantaged backgrounds into the health professions.
In addition to the activities outlined above, HealthPREP will provide scholars the opportunity to interact with health care providers and attend weekly seminars. Topics of discussion will include, but are not limited to health disparities, wellness/ mental health, and financial planning. Workshops will include activities to improve personal statements, networking approach, and interview skills. Southeastern Primary Care Consortium (SPCC) Atlanta Area Health Education Center (AHEC) will collaborate with program administrators to provide health education and college/health career readiness activities. The Urban Health Initiative will provide health disparities education and facilitate clinical shadowing experiences for students.
Eligibility
- Applicants with expressed interest in the health professions
- U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident
- Minimum science and cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale
- At least one of the following backgrounds
- Economically disadvantaged (i.e. pell Grant eligible)
- First-generation student whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor's degree
- One of the following classifications
- MCAT track only: Matriculating students, with at least two years of undergraduate science OR pre-health coursework (including 2 semesters of organic chemistry)
- GRE track only: Matriculating students, with at least two years of undergraduate coursework
- Recent science or pre-health graduate
- Matriculating unclassified graduate in science pre-health profession education
Application Requirements
- Complete an online application by the DEADLINE and include:
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- In 500 words or less complete a personal statement describing what makes you a qualified candidate for HealthPREP at Emory.
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- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
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- Copy of financial aid award or Tax Return, if eligibility is based on economic disadvantage
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- Three letters of recommendation (at least TWO from college professors). Guidelines for recommenders can be found here.
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- Official electronic transcripts from all colleges attended
