Summer 2011 Health Careers Opportunity Program for Pre-Med Students at Stanford University

Stanford Summer HCOP

Read the below message for those interested in spending six weeks over the summer at one of the best medical schools:

The Center of Excellence in Diversity in Medical Education seeks nominations for the Stanford Summer Health Careers Opportunity Program for undergraduate sophomores and juniors planning to pursue a career in medicine.

This six-week, residential experience is designed to provide 25 students who have experienced educational or academic challenges with an opportunity to participate in a transformative summer experience that will further prepare them as competitive medical school applicants. This federally funded program is limited to US citizens or permanent residents who meet income or educational criteria for consideration. More information including the application can be found at http://coe.stanford.edu/pre-med/sshcop.html.

Students must submit a complete online application by Friday, April 8th at 11:59pm to be considered for the program. A complete application includes:

  • General information
  • Personal data
  • Health-related and volunteer experiences
  • Financial information
  • Transcript(s)
  • Three essays and a personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation