STEP-UP SKMC Medicine Program Application

Diversity & Inclusion

Office of Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives

Summer Training & Enrichment Program for Underrepresented Persons in Medicine (STEP-UP) Application Process

Program Eligibility

U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or US National
Must be enrolled as a fulltime student in an accredited institution and completed two years of college (ie rising junior, seniors, and graduating seniors)
Completion of medical school pre-requisites is required (ONE YEAR of the following: Math (calculus and/or statistics), Biology, General Chemistry, Physics, Organic Chemistry; Biochemistry and social/behavioral sciences are encouraged.
Minimum GPA of 3.0
All eligible students are encouraged to apply, including students who are underrepresented in medicine (as defined by AAMC and/or HRSA)

Application Requirements

Please answer the essay question "Describe your personal interest in medicine and how your distinct cultural background and life experiences have shaped your decision to pursue a career in the medical field?" (800 words or less).
Official copy of all college transcripts
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Two letters of recommendation (one must be from a college/university faculty member or faculty advisor) to be submitted to Sabrina Roper.

To be considered, please submit all required documents by the deadline to Sabrina Roper.

Please complete the information requested below. All sections must be completed. Accepted applications must be available for the entire program, (Program dates June 3 to July, 12, 2024.)

Applicant Information

First Name *

Last Name *

DOB *

Gender

Male

Female

Home Telephone *

Cell Phone *

Preferred Email Address *

Current Address *

Permanent Address *

Parent/Guardian Information

Name(s) *

Address *

Parent/Guardian Telephone *

Parent/Guardian Cell Phone *

Education

Undergraduate Institution *

Class *

Junior

Senior

PostGrad/Gap Year

Academic Honors

Community Service

Research Activities

Other Extracurricular Activities

Have you taken the MCAT? *

Yes

If yes, please enter the date taken

If yes, your MCAT Score?

Submission Commitment

Applicant Signature *

Application Date *