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    Special Programs

    There are a number of academic year and summer enrichment programs for disadvantaged students in and outside of North Carolina. Experiences include academic enrichment, research and internships. Participation in these programs is highly recommended. The principle ones on the UNC campus are:

    The Science Enrichment Program (SEP): SEP is an eight-week, honors level, science enrichment program for minority and economically disadvantaged college students (primarily rising sophomores and rising juniors) who want to enter schools of allied health, chiropractic, dentistry, medicine, optometry, osteopathy, pharmacy, podiatry, public health, and veterinary medicine. Students receive more than 150 contact hours in physics, organic chemistry, human physiology, and quanitative skills/biostatistics. Courses in reading speed development and comprehension, effective admissions test taking strategies, and interview and study skills are woven into the curriculum, along with site visits to area health care and biomedical research facilities.

    Contact the NC Health Careers Access Program or call 919-966-2264.

    The Medical Education Development (MED) Program: This program is usually done after the junior or senior year. http://www.med.unc.edu/medprogram

    The ECU Summer Program for Future Doctors (SPFD): This program provides a great opportunity for students to experience the academic rigors and demands of the medical school curriculum.  In addition, students who are accepted into this program will work on improving their learning and study skills; will gain shadowing experiences; will participate in health related community service opportunities; and will work on how to approach the MCAT.  To learn more about this great program (goals, application information, deadlines, requirements, specific benefits), click on the link here: http://www.ecu.edu/cs-dhs/ascc/SPFD.cfm.

    UNC Summer Public Health Fellowship Program:  A great summer program for anyone interested in exploring public health opportunities and careers.  Click on the following link:  sph.unc.edu/uncsphf

    More information is available at the Health Professions Advising Office, 3002/3003 Steele Building. We strongly recommend that you take advantage of these excellent opportunities.

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