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

Contact this program

202-806-0378
husmdep@howard.edu

Please use the email address when communicating with Howard's SMDEP office.

SMDEP Scholars at Howard University
SMDEP Scholars at Howard University

Overview

The mission of the Howard University SMDEP is to provide an educational experience of exceptional quality that will strengthen the overall academic preparation of underrepresented minority, disadvantaged, and low-income students who express interest in admission to medical or dental school.

SMDEP strives to enhance the university's ability to contribute well-qualified, socially conscious medical and dental school candidates committed to improving the health and quality of life for all communities throughout this nation and the world, especially those communities underserved by the health professions.

Finances

  • Meals: Meal tickets for 3 meals a day, 7 days a week at the Howard University Hospital cafeteria.

  • Travel Assistance: None

  • Stipend: Disbursed in 2 installments during the 3rd and 6th week of the program.

Living

  • Housing: Air-conditioned doubles in Howard University dormitory.

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

  • Social Activities: Various social and cultural activities in the Washington, D.C., area, for example, the National Dental Museum, the National Museum of Health and Science, a tour of the National Mall and Smithsonian Museums and the local Caribbean festival, and Annual Folklife Festival.
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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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