Undergraduate Freshmen and Sophomores
The Pre-Health Scholars Program (PHSP), administered by the UAMS Division for Academic Pathways and Workforce Partnerships, will help provide local freshmen and sophomore college students interested in health care the opportunity to expand their knowledge and understanding about various health care-related career fields and professions. Through PHSP, students will learn about medical and public health interventions and innovations, collaborate with leaders in the health care industry and be exposed to cutting-edge technology currently used in professional training and laboratory experiments.
About the Program
Student Experiences
- Development of a personalized academic career plan
- Attend lectures and Q&A sessions with faculty in diverse academic and geographic areas
Program Components
- Introduction to the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and MCAT
- Simulated Clinical Experiences
- Introduction to the Public Health Module
- Medical Interventions Module
- Culinary Medicine Module
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Demonstration
Application Criteria
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Must be classified as a rising college freshman (graduating high school senior), or a college undergraduate.
- Minimum GPA 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale)
- Application fee: nonrefundable $25 will be due and payable upon the submission of your application. Please send a Money order or Cashier Check made payable to UAMS and mail it to the address listed at the below.
- Make Cashier Check or Money Order Payable to UAMS
Memo line –2024 PHSP Summer Program, please add your first and last name. - Address:
Division for Academic Pathways and Workforce Partnerships
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Attn: HCU Program Manager
4301 W. Markham, Slot 625
Little Rock, AR 72205
Highlights
- A stipend after completion of the program
- GRE or MCAT tutoring and preparation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) coaching
- “Lunch and Learn” opportunities with professional faculty
Locations
- Little Rock
- Pine Bluff
- Camden
Important Dates for PHSP 2024
- January 8, 2024 – Online Application opens
- March 15, 2024 – Online Application Closes
- June 3, 2024 – Program Starts
- June 28, 2024 – Program Ends
Questions or Additional Info? Contact: PHSP@uams.edu