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Medical Careers Diversity Program

 

Norma Perez, M.D., DrPH
Director, Hispanic Center of Excellent and Bilingual Health Track
noaperez@utmb.edu

 

 

 

The University of Texas Medical Branch has a proud tradition of excellence in teaching, scholarly research, curricular innovation and in meeting the healthcare needs of the State of Texas. UTMB Health is an integrated academic medical center which places major emphasis on basic and clinical research as an important experience for its students. Through our innovative integrated medical curriculum, which has problem-based learning at its central core, students enjoy didactic teaching, peer and group interactive dynamics, and self-directed learning.

 

UTMB Health is proud to announce its newly funded Hispanic Center of Excellence which houses the Medical Careers Diversity Program (MCDP). It is a five-week summer program which provides an intensive, academically-enriched medical experience for promising Hispanic students interested in a career in medicine. A stipend is provided.

 

 

Rising Juniors

Rising Seniors

Qualifications

GPA 3.0

GPA 3.2

 

Minimum 60 college hours

Minimum 90 college hours

Program

Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Biostatistics

Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Biostatistics

 

Clinical rotations

MCAT review course

 

CPR certification

Admissions workshops

 

Composition study skills

Composition study skills

 

Important Information:

Application Deadline: March 28, 2011

Applicants MUST submit: A completed application with a letter of reference

Applications available through your Pre-med Advisors or Science Faculty or click here

Program Dates: May 23 – June 24, 2011

 

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For More Information Contact:

Dr. Norma Perez,

Director, Hispanic Center of Excellence

Director, Bilingual Health Track

409.772.3558

noaperez@utmb.edu

 

Hispanic Center of Excellence

409.772.2780

 

 

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