University of Pittsburgh Summer Premedical Academic Enrichment Program

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine seeks talented and motivated students who possess an interest in studying medicine.  The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (UPSOM) would like to invite you to participate in its seven-week in-person experience for the Summer Premedical Academic Enrichment Program (SPAEP).  The Level 1 summer program is open to college sophomores who have completed Biology 1&2, Chemistry 1&2 (with labs) and accrued 60 credits with a science GPA of 3.6.  SPAEP is designed specifically to prepare and support talented and motivated student who wish to pursue careers in the profession of medicine. The program encourages applicants who are traditionally underrepresented in medicine as defined by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).

Program participants will spend seven weeks strengthening academic skills and enhancing their knowledge in science, scientific writing and public speaking through enrollment in two non-credit courses, MedBio and Med English. They will also learn more about careers in medicine.  Participants will enjoy our small group-learning environment that allows for one on one attention in a challenging and stimulating online program.