The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) Office of Diversity and Inclusion is now recruiting for the 10th DC Health and Academic Prep (DC HAPP) cohort. We are excited to share the 2025 application and encourage your students to apply. This year, the program will return to an in-person summer experience, running on weekdays from <b>Monday, June 23 - July 18, 2025. </b>

Eligible applicants must:

• Be rising seniors (current juniors)
• Have a minimum 2.0 GPA
• Plan to pursue a medical or healthcare career
• Identify as underrepresented in medicine

DC HAPP is designed to increase healthcare career access for underrepresented students. We seek motivated individuals who will benefit from mentorship and guidance on their journey to becoming healthcare professionals. Sixteen students from the DMV area are selected to participate in this 4-week program led by medical students and healthcare providers. Scholars will explore healthcare professions, practice hands-on medical skills, complete public health projects, attend college prep workshops, and network with GW students, faculty, and staff.  Participants also receive a stipend!

The application is fully electronic, and all materials are due by Friday, January 31st, 2025.  Students will be notified of their application status by early March 2025.
Click here for the 2025 Student Application

For any questions, please email us at  dchapp@gwu.edu. Thank you!

Health and Biomedical Academy

Juniors

Summer Program

Yes

01/31/2025

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