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SMDEP: Living & Finances

Stipends are designed to support scholars throughout the six weeks at SMDEP. Each program site determines the amount given based on local factors such as cost of living, whether or not meals or travel are included, etc. Even though amounts vary among program sites, the stipend allowance given to each scholar is adequate to support them with their day-to-day living expenses during the six weeks attending the program.

Stipend amounts and distribution schedules will be outlined in the program acceptance materials

 

 

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SMDEP Sites

Stipend Distribution Schedule

Travel Assistance

Housing

Meals

Health Insurance

Case Western Reserve University Schools Of Medicine and Dental Medicine
Cleveland, Ohio

Details

2 installments; end of week 3, and after completing program.

Up to $300, based on need, for students outside Ohio.

Case Western Reserve University dormitories. Because early summer is generally cooler, dorm rooms are not air conditioned. Fans are provided.

Case Western Reserve University is offering a commuter component to SMDEP. To learn more about the commuter program, visit: Details

3 meals a day, 7 days a week.

A modest student health plan provided.

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and College of Dental Medicine
New York, N.Y.

Details

Distributed in 3 installments; the beginning, middle and the end of the program.

$100 travel stipend for all students provided upon arrival.

Each student has a single, air-conditioned room in dormitory with coeducational and all female floors.

Columbia is offering a commuter component to SMDEP. To learn more about the commuter program, visit: Details.

Stipend provided for students to purchase meals. Stipend is distributed in two installments.
Weekly theme/group dinners are provided.

Not provided: Students must submit proof of health insurance for participation.

Students have the option to purchase University Health Insurance for program duration.

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and UCLA School of Dentistry
Los Angeles, Calif.

Details

1 installment, by the 4th week of program.

None available.

UCLA dormitories (double capacity rooms).

Breakfast and dinner, 7 days a week, in residence hall dining commons; Lunch available at on-campus eateries at expense of student.

Not provided; scholars are required to provide valid proof of health insurance coverage for the state of California prior to matriculation.

Duke University School of Medicine
Durham, N.C.

Details

Disbursed in two (2) installments (week 3 and upon completion of the program).

Up to $200, toward travel by air, train, or bus or train (based on need and for those more than 50 miles from Durham, N.C.).

Each student will e housed in a double occupancy, air-conditioned room in a Duke University residence hall on the West Campus.

Duke is offering a commuter component to SMDEP. To learn more about the commuter program, visit: Details

Breakfast and dinner in Duke University West Campus residence-hall dining room; lunch at any on-campus eatery.

Not provided; however, SMDEP at Duke will pay the Student Health fee which covers treatment for acute illness and injury, chronic illness flares, allergy shots, diet and nutrition counseling, and access to psychological counseling.

Howard University Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Dentistry and Medicine
Washington, D.C.

Details

Disbursed in two (2) installments during the 3rd and 6th week of the program.

None

Air-conditioned doubles in Howard University dormitory.

Meal tickets for 3 meals a day, 7 days a week at the Howard University Hospital Cafeteria.

None provided; students are required to have proof of health insurance; limited services provided at the Howard University Student Health Center, free of charge.

The University of Texas School of Dentistry and Medical School at Houston
Houston, Texas

Details

3 installments; at the beginning, middle, and end of program.

None

Rice University air-conditioned dorm room.

UTHouston is offering a commuter component to SMDEP. To learn more about the commuter program, visit: Details

Meal plan for breakfast or dinner 7 days a week, plus stipend support for lunches and some catered meals.

Not provided; scholars need to have their own insurance; the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston's Student Health Services will have limited availability for minor medical care.

UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical and New Jersey Dental Schools
Newark, N.J.

Details

Students will receive a $300 stipend in week 2 of the program and $300 in week 4 of the program.

Not provided.

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is the official site for housing the SMDEP students.

UMDNJ is offering a commuter component to SMDEP. To learn more about the commuter program, visit: Details

A modest stipend is provided for breakfast and lunch. Evening meals are provided six (6) days a week. Saturday's scholars are on their own.

 

Not provided. Scholars are asked to bring their insurance cards in the event medical attention is required.

University of Louisville Schools of Medicine and Dentistry
Louisville, Ky.

Details

Three (3) installments as follows: by end of week 2; by end of 4; at end of week 6.

Need based with cap of $300/eligible disadvantaged student. To apply to be considered for partial assistance, scholar must live more than 300 miles from SMDEP site for air travel assistance and more than 100 miles away for partial reimbursement of car or bus travel.

University of Louisville dorm. Two students of same gender share dorm room.

Three (3) meals a day, Monday-Friday, with 2 meals on Saturday at our prestigious University Club located near residence hall.

A Short-term Student Health Insurance Plan is provided for economically disadvantaged scholars with no health insurance.

University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Neb.

Details

Disbursed in 3 installments; (at the end of weeks 1, 3, and upon completion of program).

Up to $400 for students traveling more than 50 miles from Omaha. Travel arrangements made through UNMC's contracted travel agency will be paid directly by UNMC, but will include a small processing fee. If arrangements are made privately by the scholar, reimbursement will be mailed after the completion of the program.

 

Scott Residence Hall - Modern suite style dorms. Four rooms to a suit. Each person has a private bedroom.

Monday-Friday: breakfast, lunch, and dinner; brunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday.

ALL scholars are required to submit proof of insurance; if you do not have insurance, you may purchase student insurance through UNMC for the summer; limited health services are provided for all participants through UNMC Student Health free of charge.

University of Virginia School of Medicine
Charlottesville, Va.

Details

2 installments, typically week 1 and week 4.

A total of $600 stipend to cover basic living expenses; meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) seven days a week, as well as your travel to and from the program.

University of Virginia dorm suites with cooking facilities.

Three (3) meals provided per week. Meal plan available in university hospital cafeteria (optional).

Limited coverage provided.

University of Washington Schools of Medicine and Dentistry
Seattle, Wash.

Details

2 installments, typically in week 1 and week 3.

Air travel paid; car travel from 50+ miles away, reimbursed after completion of program.

University of Washington dorm.

Washington is offering a commuter component to SMDEP. To learn more about the commuter program, visit: Details

3 meals a day, 6 days a week; 2 meals on Sunday.

Not provided; students must have their own or purchase access to Hall Health Center.

Yale University School of Medicine
New Haven, Conn.

Details

Distributed in 3 installments; the beginning (after week 1), middle, and the end of the program.

$100 travel stipend for all students.

Yale Medical School student dormitory.

3 meals a day, 7 days a week.

The program will provide limited health coverage for participants who do not have their own insurance.


Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

SMDEP is a national program funded by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
with direction and technical assistance provided by
The Association of American Medical Colleges and The American Dental Education Association.

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