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▌ Academic · Ages 18–22

SHPEP (UCLA & Charles R. Drew University)

University of California Los Angeles and Charles R. Drew University

Free summer enrichment program for underrepresented students interested in health professions.

▌ Editor's read The SHPEP (Summer Health Professions Education Program) website loads successfully and details a free, six-week summer enrichment program for undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds interested in health professions. The program is hosted at 12 different institutions across the country, including UCLA and Charles R. Drew University. It is an overnight program, providing housing and a stipend to participants. The program focuses on academic enrichment in basic sciences, clinical exposure, and professional development, aiming to strengthen the academic proficiency and career trajectory of participants. The website lists social media handles for the national program: @shpep_national on Instagram and SHPEPNational on Facebook. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-student ratios. Google reviews for the national program are generally positive, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 100 reviews, highlighting the program's impact on career clarity and networking opportunities.
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Who thrives here Ages 18–22

SHPEP (UCLA & Charles R. Drew University) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day and overnight options
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 18–22
  • Address: UCLA School of Dentistry, 10833 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
  • Phone: 310-825-7478
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Free

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about SHPEP (UCLA & Charles R. Drew University)

What ages does SHPEP (UCLA & Charles R. Drew University) accept?
SHPEP (UCLA & Charles R. Drew University) is open to children ages 18–22. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
Who runs SHPEP (UCLA & Charles R. Drew University)?
SHPEP (UCLA & Charles R. Drew University) is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does SHPEP (UCLA & Charles R. Drew University) provide lunch?
Yes — SHPEP (UCLA & Charles R. Drew University) includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does SHPEP (UCLA & Charles R. Drew University) compare to other academic camps in Los Angeles?
SHPEP (UCLA & Charles R. Drew University) is one of 42 academic camps in Los Angeles that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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