Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) - University of Nebraska Medical Center
A free, six-week summer academic enrichment program for undergraduate students interested in health professions.
▌ Editor's read The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a national program, with the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) serving as one of its host institutions. The website, shpep.org, loads successfully and provides information about the national program and links to individual host institutions. The UNMC specific program is a free, six-week residential program designed for college students from underrepresented backgrounds interested in health professions. It includes academic enrichment in basic sciences, clinical exposure, professional development, and a stipend. The program is owned and operated by the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Google reviews for 'University of Nebraska Medical Center' generally show a high rating (e.g., 4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews), reflecting the institution's overall reputation, though specific reviews for the SHPEP program itself are not readily available. Social media handles for the national SHPEP program are @shpepnational on Instagram and SHPEPNational on Facebook. The program explicitly states it covers tuition, housing, meals, and provides a stipend, making it a significant opportunity for participants.
Who thrives here Ages 18–21
Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) - University of Nebraska Medical Center 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
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Academic
- Ages: 18–21
- Address: University of Nebraska Medical Center, 984265 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198
- Phone: 402-559-9625
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Free
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
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