UC Denver Students interested in medical careers - Paid Summer Internship!

University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus Office of Inclusion and Outreach and Kaiser Permanente Colorado,  Diversity and Inclusion Center for Expertise is now accepting applications for the Undergraduate Pre-health Program (UPP). Applications will be accepted through April 1, 2016.  

You can apply by visiting www.ucdenver.edu/UPP ONLY online applications will be accepted.

 Highlights of this paid work experience include:

• 8-10 week paid internship during summer 2017
• Exposure to many facets of health care (medicine, dental, nursing, pharmacy, etc.)
• Development of skills and knowledge necessary to be competitive and marketable candidates for professional schools
• Lectures, demonstration, laboratory research, and professional development courses led by distinguished professionals
• Possible opportunities to conduct research and visit simulation labs
• Saturday Academies throughout the school year that include an array of topics such as cultural competency, health disparities in underserved communities, access to health care, etc.
• Leadership training through teamwork and collaborative projects
• Coaching and year-round assistance with school application, letters, and writing personal statements
• Mock interviews and opportunity for scholarships for prep courses (MCAT, PCAT, DAT, GRE, etc.)
• The chance to job-shadow health care professionals—such as physicians, nurses, and pharmacists, physical therapists and dentists

Requirements

• Selections are based on academic and professional achievement and an interest in health care professions. Additional requirements include:
• A minimum 3.3 cumulative grade point average
• Completion of at least one year of college (30 or more credits)
• A sophomore, junior, or senior status and enrollment as a full-time student for the duration of the program  (2016-2017 academic year)
• Attending an accredited Colorado institution
• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status
• A background in biology, chemistry, physics, science, or math is encouraged, but not required**

For more information or to apply please visit www.ucdenver.edu/UPP