Entry ID PR-27615
At a glance
The Summer Academic Enrichment Program (SAEP) at Virginia Commonwealth University is designed to prepare and support students interested in pursuing careers in health professions. This intensive program offers a combination of academic coursework, professional development, clinical experiences, and networking opportunities with faculty and health professionals. Participants will gain insights into the fields of dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, and physical therapy, enhancing their readiness for professional school applications. It simulates the first-year curriculum of professional schools in these fields, with non-credit core classes in anatomy, biochemistry, and physiology, plus learning-skills and test-taking workshops, mock interviews, professionalism seminars, and community service.
Who can apply
- Any current college juniors, seniors, graduates and post-baccalaureate students who are preparing to apply to a dentistry, medicine, pharmacy or physical therapy health professional school or program.
- Currently enrolled undergraduate student.
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75, and have completed three years of college coursework, including organic chemistry I and II, (note; organic chemistry not required for physical therapy track). All applicants must have U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident status.
Contact
Phone: (804) 827-0982
Virginia Commonwealth University
