Stritch School of Medicine

Program Mission
The Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) at Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine (SSOM) is a five-week program for students interested in a career in medicine. The program’s mission is to help students understand health disparities and the importance of promoting equity in healthcare.

Program Objectives:

• Understand the importance of healthcare equity
• Gain knowledge and skills to work effectively in underserved communities
• Integrate evidence-based medicine into learning
• Build leadership skills for medical education and community service

The program is designed for individuals who will enrich the diversity of our medical student community and who demonstrate a commitment to lifelong service in underserved communities.  It is our hope that program participants will exemplify the principles learned in the program through their future choices in medical education and practice.

Program Dates:
Sunday, June 16, 2013 – Friday, July 19, 2013

Program Highlights:

• Academic lectures by SSOM faculty
• Weekly community service activities
• Mock admissions interviews
• Mentoring by current SSOM medical students
• Field trips in Chicagoland area

Participant Requirements:

• Must be an AMCAS applicant for the 2014 Entering Class (CANNOT be in the application cycle for the 2013 Entering Class)
• Must take the MCAT by May 31, 2013
• United States citizenship, permanent resident visa, or DACA eligible
• Strong academic record
• Commitment to a career in medicine
• Commitment to service in underserved communities
• Potential to enrich the diversity of the medical student community
• Participants may not be enrolled in or committed to any other programs, employment, activities, events, or research, and should anticipate some evening and weekend activities
• Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply

Accommodations:
Because Loyola is a commuter campus, students will be housed at a nearby university. Housing will be available to all students selected for the program. Housing costs are covered by Loyola.

Transportation and Parking:
Students who have cars are encouraged to bring them to the program for daily travel to Loyola’s campus, local travel around the community, and potential travel to local clinics.  SEP students carpool to all locations and share gas expenses. Parking at Loyola will be provided at no charge.

Participants will receive:

• $1200 Stipend
• Loyola meal card to help defray the cost of lunch expenses.  Additional meals may be provided during the course of the program.  All other meals are a the participant’s expense.
• Lab coats, books, and educational supplies at no cost
  Reduced rate to our state-of-the-art fitness center for the duration of the program

To apply:

• Print and complete application.
• Submit by the application deadline: Postmarked by March 1, 2013.
• Recommendation letters can be submitted by recommenders directly to the program or with your application in a sealed envelope.
• Official transcripts can be submitted directly to the program or with your application in a sealed envelope.
• Application materials may be sent in separately. We will add them to your file until the file is complete.
• After the first review of applications, selected applicants will be offered a phone interview. Following the phone interviews, offers will be made to applicants until positions are full.
   

Program Application
Personal Statement Description
Program Description
Sample Week Schedule
Summer Enrichment Program 2012

Email application materials to SEP@lumc.edu or mail to:

Summer Enrichment Program
Office of Student Affairs
Stritch School of Medicine
Bldg. 120, Room 220
2160 South First Avenue
Maywood, IL 60153-3304

For more information, please send inquiries to SEP@lumc.edu or call the Office of Student Affairs at 708-216-3220.