PRE-HEALTH RESOURCES
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Summer Eye Experience at the Chicago College of Optometry
(SEE at CCO)
Three-day program that will expose students to the Doctor of Optometry degree. Students will attend workshops designed for those interested in pursuing a career in optometry, as well as those who are still unsure and would like to see if optometry is for them.
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Dates
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Monday, June 24 through Wednesday, June 26 (2024)
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Application must be submitted by March 15, 2024.
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JAMP (Joint Admission Medical Program)
Created by the Texas Legislature to support and encourage highly-qualified, economically-disadvantaged Texas resident students pursuing a medical education.
JAMP provides its students:
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Placement into JAMP Summer Internship experiences
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Hands-on experience through clinical enrichment opportunities
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Comprehensive, multi-phase MCAT preparation program
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Guaranteed admission to a participating Texas medical school if all criteria are met
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The deadline to submit your application is: Tuesday, October 31, 2023 by 5:00 p.m.
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Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)
Summer Program which allows students to gain experience on how to become a better applicant for grad school through informational sessions. Students will also have the opportunity to be a part of clinical rotations and gain real-world experience.
Specific dates vary based on which school of choice
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June- July 2024
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Applications open on Nov 1, 2023
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Application must be submitted by Feb 5, 2024
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Dallas Zoo College Internship Program
The Dallas Zoo College Internship Program provides a learning opportunity for currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited college/university in the United States. Interns become actively involved in the Zoo’s animal care departments, conservation/research efforts, operations, and/or administrative positions.
Interns work 20-40 hours per week for a maximum of 12 weeks. Each placement is designed to help the intern gain experience related to their education.
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Summer Semester: May- August (2024)
Application must be submitted by April 1st, 2024.
OPENS JAN '24