The Undergraduate Health Sciences Enrichment Program (UHSEP) is a six-week summer program designed to enhance academic preparation and facilitate entry into medical or allied health profession schools. Through UHSEP, students will better prepared to compete for careers in hospitals, community health clinics, laboratories, public schools, pharmacies, rehabilitation centers, and various public health organizations and agencies.
UHSEP occurs the summer before the freshman year at college. All UHSEP
participants are required to stay in residence halls at UNM in
Albuquerque and attend all classes and activities. The program takes
place from
June 9 - July 18, 2008.
Students will attend math, science, English, study skills, and
humanities in medicine sessions in addition to various health
professions seminars. Students will also attend educational and cultural
field trips. Students are required to complete a volunteer experience at
First Choice Community Healthcare in Albuquerque. All selected students
will receive a stipend for their participation in UHSEP.
There is no direct cost for participation in UHSEP. Students receive a daily stipend in order to pay for housing. It is recommended that the remainder of the stipend be used for food and other incidental expenses.
