THE UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER SCIENCE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
(USSEP)
Application Deadline: March 21, 2008
The Center for Diversity Affairs, College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, will sponsor the Undergraduate Summer Science Enrichment Program (USSEP) for the summer of 2008.1 This intensive program is designed for underrepresented minority and/or disadvantaged students interested in a health profession career, specifically medicine. The aim of the program is to provide instruction in concepts and skills necessary to succeed and graduate from a health professions program. USSEP is divided into two phases that are described below:
Undergraduate Summer Science Enrichment Program Phase I
Target: Undergraduate freshmen and sophomores
Focus: To build core sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, organic chemistry)
Participants in this program will be introduced to the course work and information that is designed to enhance their academic skills in:
Sciences basic to the study of medicine
Analysis and presentation of scientific writing
Problem solving skills
Medical Terminology
Clinical observations
Application deadline: March 21, 2008
Program dates: May 19 - June 27, 2008
Undergraduate Summer Science Enrichment Program Phase II
Target: Undergraduate juniors and seniors
Focus: MCAT preparation facilitated by Kaplan
Application deadline: March 21, 2008
Program dates: July 7 - August 1, 2008 (Tentative Date)
To be eligible for participation in this program, students must meet one or more of the following criteria:
Be an Underrepresented Minority: (African American, Native American, Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Vietnamese) OR
Economic Disadvantage: Based on parental income and the number and ages of dependents in a household as established by these federal guidelines:
Low-Income Levels for 2007:
Family Size*
Income Level**
1 dependant
$20,420
2 dependant
27,380
3 dependant
34,340
4 dependant
41,300
5 dependant
48,260
6 dependant
55,220
7 dependant
62,180
8 dependant
69,140
*Includes only dependents listed on Federal income tax forms
**Adjusted gross income of parent/legal guardian for 2005 calendar year
Source: Federal Register: May 18, 2007 (Volume 70, Number 96) Pg. 28062
Educational Disadvantage: defined as a student that comes from an environment which has inhibited their attainment of knowledge, skills and abilities required to enroll in and graduate from a health professions school.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Eligibility: Must currently be a freshman, sophomore, or junior (see Phase I and Phase II descriptions above) with a minimum GPA of 2.7 and meet one or more of the above criteria to apply.
Complete ALL sections of the application that apply to you. Any spaces left blank will delay processing of application. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Transcripts: An official transcript(s) should be issued from all colleges attended. Contact the college registrar to send official transcript(s) to the address below.
Letters of Recommendation: One letter of recommendation must be submitted from two people familiar with your academic work in the sciences (science faculty or instructor). See the two Reference Request forms for further instructions.
All Material MUST Be RECIEVED by the March 21st Application Deadline at the Following Address:
Attn: Vera J. Tate
COM/Center for Diversity Affairs
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 W. Markham, Slot 625
Little Rock, AR 72205
