University of Virginia School of Medicine
Charlottesville, Virginia
Contact this program
University of Virginia School of Medicine Joyce Gray (434)
243-6165 jbg8v@virginia.edu
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Overview
Tweny-three years of experience providing one of the nation's leading
medical school prep programs. The depth and breadth of the program, and
the experiences it offers will provide students with a wealth of information
and ideas that will make them more competitive candidates for medical
school. The UVA SMDEP seeks to:
- Expose students to the "real world" of medicine through a clinical
medicine lecture series on cutting edge topics in health including:
stem cell research, telemedicine, bioethics, nanotechnology, bioterriosm,
morphogenesis, regenerative medicine, and global health; the role of
physicians in promoting good health, the fact and fiction surrounding
addiction, sexually-transmitted diseases including HIV and AIDS; introduction
to obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, geriatrics, dermatology, emergency
medicine, radiation oncology, and endocrinology; cardiovascular diseases
in the underserved population; cancer - current status and future prospects;
challenges and rewards of a career in medicine; Medicine-vocation vs.
career; and careers in biomedical research. In order to provide extensive
opportunities for interaction with physicians, the students participate
in a series entitled "Where Doctors Work," visiting clinical settings
such as the autopsy, radiology department, cardiology clinic, a senior
center (one-on-one interview with patients), primary care clinic, general
internal medicine and a state of the art Simulation Center. Mentoring
by eminent physicians and dentist.
- Provide academic enrichment involving the application of biology,
chemistry, physics, and quantitative techniques to medicine, as well
as enhancing students' problem-solving, writing, reading comprehension,
and other communication skills. Personal counseling is provided. A career
development program is directed toward exploration of the medical and
dental profession and an individualized education plan that will include
identification of other appropriate summer experiences.
The do's and don'ts of the medical school admissions process are presented
in a series of workshops. Simulated medical school interviews are conducted
and the development of a personal statement. Participants attend workshops
on financial planning, learning skills, test taking, time management,
and stress management. There is a medical school recruitment fair during
which representatives from medical schools meet the participants to describe
their schools' admission criteria, programs, and support services.
Finances
- Meals: Meal plan available in university hospital cafeteria
(optional)
- Travel Assistance: A total of $1,000 stipend and travel
provided
- Stipend: Disbursed in 2 installments (weeks 1 and 5)
Living
- Housing: Students are housed in University of Virginia dorm
suites with cooking facilities
- Health Insurance: Limited coverage provided
- Social Activities: Various social mixers (i.e. cookout,
receptions, talent shows) and visits to local/regional
attractions
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