University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) Colleges of Medicine and Dentistry
Omaha, Neb.

Overview

SMDEP at UNMC is designed to identify, prepare, and recruit talented undergraduate freshmen and sophomores who are interested in becoming future dentists and physicians through a comprehensive six-week summer experience. The overall goal of the program is to provide each scholar with academic enrichment for their current pre-professional program and the encouragement to pursue their future goal of becoming a dental or medical professional.

Our program's primary focus on core academics that can springboard students in their pursuit of a career as a physician or dentist. What makes this program unique is its emphasis on small-group learning. Instruction includes areas, such as health disparities, medical ethics, and public health. Various clinical shadowing experiences will help students build a strong foundation in their chosen discipline as well as potentially spark new passions in the medical and dentistry field. Scholars gain awareness of academic and professional elements essential to applying to medical and dental school.

Finances

• Meals: Monday-Friday - breakfast, lunch and dinner; brunch and dinner on Saturdays and Sundays.

• Travel Assistance: 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.

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

Living

• Housing: Scott Residence Hall - Modern suite style dorms.

• Health Insurance: 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.

• Social Activities: Extra-curricular opportunities may include: a trip to Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, the College World Series, "dorm family" activities Mahoney State Park, tour of Huskers Stadium, the Old Market for good food and shopping and a variety of other cultural events..

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