School of Medicine Accepting Summer Scholars Applicants

02/04/2020

Saint Louis University’s School of Medicine is accepting applications for its Summer Scholars Program for summer 2020. The program is designed to expose young people interested in careers in medicine and health care to the field.

A group of students participate in a hands-on activity as part of the School of Medicine's Summer Scholars Program at Saint Louis University.

Students get ready to take part in a hands-on medical exploration as part of the School of Medicine's Summer Scholars Program. SLU photo

The program focuses on introducing students from diverse backgrounds to pursue careers in medicine and health care.

During the three-week program, students meet with a variety of health care professionals, participate in a cadaver demonstration, complete a research project, join in a community service project and have opportunities to shadow physicians.

Coordinated with the assistance of first-year medical students, the program is provided to eligible applicants at a cost of $500. The program costs includes breakfast and lunch, ACT prep and all program activities.

The School of Medicine has hosted the Summer Scholars Program for more than ten years.

Daniel Blash, Ph.D., vice dean for diversity, equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer for the School of Medicine, said summer enrichment programs that focus on opening the field to students from underrepresented communities are critical to addressing barriers that may prevent them from pursuing educational and professional paths in the health care field.

“It is our hope the program will encourage participants to pursue a career in medicine and have a positive impact on increasing diversity in health-related careers,” Blash said.

Want to Learn More?

The program is for any student entering grades 9 to 12 who is interested in pursuing a career in medicine or health care.
The program will take place at Saint Louis University School of Medicine from Monday, June 1, through Friday, June 19, 2020.
To be eligible for the program, students must have a minimum GPA 2.5.
Prospective attendees must complete the online application form.
Students are required to submit an essay explaining their personal interest in the medical profession The essay should be 200 to 500 words, and double spaced.
Applicants must submit one letter of recommendation from a counselor, science or math teacher.
Participants must be able to attend all three weeks of the program.
Parent/legal guardian and student must attend the orientation on Friday, May 29.
The deadline to apply is Friday, March 27.

For more information, visit the School of Medicine Summer Scholars Program or contact Javonda Quinn, program director.