These programs are for all students, undergrad and postbacc but they stipulate that students must be from economically disadvantaged backgrounds or be from underrepresented groups in medicine/dentistry (African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Native Alaskan or Hawaiian). There are four different programs.I have highlighted the prep program below but descriptions of all programs are at the link listed below. http://medicine.uchc.edu/prospective/enrichment/hcop/index.html Medical/Dental Preparatory Program The program: * Photo of Medical/Dental Preparatory Program students studying spinal tissue cells in the Histology Laboratory.Is for college sophomores, juniors, seniors or recent graduates. * Is a six-week summer program consisting of two tracks. * Track One MCAT/DAT Preparation Program is for students who will be taking the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) or Dental Admission Test (DAT). The program focuses on MCAT/DAT test preparation, clinical interaction with preceptors and introduction to problem based learning through case studies. * Track Two Basic Medical Science Program is for all other students not on Track One. This track consists of basic medical science courses emphasizing essential principals of cell and molecular biology correlated to problem based learning case studies. Clinical experiences and professional development exercises are also presented. * Has two purposes (a) to facilitate the entry of these students into medical and dental schools by improving their performance on admissions tests and through professional development activities and (b) to increase the retention of successful matriculants to professional schools through early exposure to professional education. * Provides housing, meals and a stipend. _____ Important Dates * February 5, 2010: Postmark date for all applications * June 14, 2010: First day of program * July 23, 2010: Last day of program _____ All Applicants Should: 1. Be college sophomores, juniors, seniors or recent graduates of pre-professional programs with a 'B' average or better. 2. Have high motivation and demonstrate potential for pursuing a career in medicine or dental medicine. 3. Be from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in the health professions (African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Native Alaskan, Native Hawaiian) or others from disadvantaged backgrounds who meet all eligibility criteria and have a high probability of fulfilling the social and educational goals of this program. 4. Submit a completed application <http://medicine.uchc.edu/prospective/enrichment/hcop/forms/app_general.doc> form (Word doc) available from your counselor, this web site, or by email <mailto:[log in to unmask] am%20Application> . 5. Have an official transcript submitted from each college or university attended. 6. Provide two letters of recommendation, at least one from a science instructor. 7. Provide a copy of your Federal Income Tax Form 1040 or Equivalent for 2009 (submit when completed and filed). _____ Return Application to: Jan Figueroa Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs University of Connecticut Health Center 263 Farmington Avenue Farmington, CT 06030-3920 Phone: 860-679-3483 Fax: 860-679-1875 Email: [log in to unmask] Mrs.Wood-Hill Director, Prehealth Professions Advising Programs Hunter College of CUNY 695 Park Ave, E812 NY, NY 10065 212-772-5121 FAX: 212-772-5138 http://studentservices.hunter.cuny.edu/prehealth.htm Join the premedinfo-L listserv!http://hunter.listserv.cuny.edu <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 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".