This is a great opportunity for disadvantaged students (economically disadvantaged or from a group underrepresented in medicine here in the US-African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Native Hawaiian). DO NOT DELAY!!!! WHO: College Freshmen (NYC & NJ residents) WHAT: Health Careers Opportunity Program ~ Make a Difference in YOUR future ~ Improve your chances for acceptance into medical school ~ Join other students like you for a six week summer enrichment program ~ Continued support each summer until application to medical school WHERE: NJMS or Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons WHEN : June 1 ~ July 17, 2009 (New Jersey Medical School) June 15 ~July 31, 2009 (Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons) Application Deadline: Has been extended to April 1, 2009. The Selection Process Notification: Students are admitted on a rolling basis. Students must also provide proof of health insurance once admitted to the program. Completed applications should be mailed to the respective site: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Office of Diversity 630 W 168th Street, Suite 3-401 Attn: MedPrep New York, NY 10032 UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School Office of Special Programs 185 South Orange Avenue Medical Science Building - B 624 Newark, NJ 07101 973-972-3762 MEDPREP Application <http://www.oda-ps.cumc.columbia.edu/nera/application.html> http://www.oda-ps.cumc.columbia.edu/nera/application.html Scholars selected for this highly competitive program will be expected to complete MedPrep 1, 2, and 3. Upon completion of the 3 phases, a composite letter of recommendation will be sent to your undergraduate institution. Application Instructions: 1. Students must be United States Citizens or a permanent resident. Student Visas are not accepted. Permanent residents are required to demonstrate proof of status by providing a copy of both sides of their Green Card. 2. A personal statement on why you wish to participate, and what you hope to gain from the summer program. 3. Two letters of recommendation, sealed and signed, from science and/or math professor. 4. A current official transcript which includes Fall 2008 grades sealed from the university. 5. All programs run a full day. If you are taking credit courses, working or have demands that would require you to miss class, we suggest that you not submit an application. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> If you wish to unsubscribe from the PREMEDINFO-L List, please send an E-mail to:"[log in to unmask]". Within the body of the text, only write the following:"SIGNOFF PREMEDINFO-L".