To
ensure that diversity remains a
priority and key component of the
college’s mission, the Summer
Scholars Program is now part of the
OU-HCOM Admissions Office.
For more than twenty five years,
Summer Scholars participants have
been preparing for the challenges
and rewards of medical school.
Twenty-two applicants are selected
each year to participate in this
rigorous six-week program designed
to give you an intensive and
realistic introduction to the
first-year curriculum at OU-HCOM.
In
addition to traditional medical
school curricula taught by medical
college faculty, graduate students
and upper-class medical students,
the program focuses on case-based
problem solving and small-group/team
work. You’ll also benefit from
special lectures, clinical
experiences, and study and time
management skill sessions in
addition to workshops on cultural
competency and research methods.
Although
you won’t receive academic credit
for this program, you will be
evaluated by medical school faculty
based on your class participation,
test performance, general attitude
and an assessment of your potential
for success in the medical
curriculum.
Application deadline for the program
is March 1, 2013.
Program
Description
During
your six-weeks at OU-HCOM, you will:
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be
introduced to osteopathic
principles and practices and
learn the basics of biomedical
sciences
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become familiar with
problem-based learning using
case studies, small group
discussions, lectures, labs,
independent study, use of
computers and pre-clinical
observations
-
demonstrate your readiness to
enter medical school on both an
academic and personal level
-
practice good interviewing
skills
-
build cultural competency by
working as part of a team with
other pre-medical students from
diverse backgrounds
-
learn basic research methods
You will
also take part in individual and
group sessions where you’ll learn
practical tips on admission and
financial aid procedures vital to
prospective medical students. And
special assistance is available to
you if you’re ready to begin the
application process.
How
to apply
Apply
on-line,
download the
application, or call
800.345.1560 to have an application
packet mailed to you. You may also
request an application via email.
Selection and
eligibility
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disadvantaged status (economic
or educational). Students
will be considered educationally
disadvantaged if neither parent
has completed a bachelors
degree or higher.
-
or
underrepresented minority.
Underrepresented minority is
defined as racial or ethnic
populations who are
underrepresented in the
designated health profession
discipline relative to the
number of individuals who are
members of the population
involved. This definition would
include Black or African
American, American Indian or
Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian
or Other Pacific Islander,
Hispanic or Latino, and any
Asian other than
Chinese, Filipino, Japanese,
Korean, Asian Indian or Thai.
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U.S.
citizenship or permanent
resident status
-
a
minimum of one year each of
college-level chemistry, biology,
and physics
Application process
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Submit application (.pdf or
electronic) and essays
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Submit 2 natural science faculty
evaluations (biology, chemistry
and physics)
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Submit all official transcripts
from higher education
institutions attended
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Submit parent tax documents if
ONLY eligible as economically
disadvantaged
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Once all documents have been
received you will be notified
via email of its completion
Selection process
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After your application file is
complete it will be reviewed by
the selection committee
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Things we consider are:
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All decisions will be made in
early April
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All completed applicants will be
notified of decisions via email
Financial support for each student
includes:
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room and a modest stipend
-
program materials
-
travel expenses to and from the
program
For
more information contact:
