Who is Eligible?

To be eligible for SMDEP, an applicant must:

• be currently enrolled as a freshman or sophomore in college;
• have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5;
• be a U.S. citizen or hold a permanent resident visa; and
• not have previously participated in SMDEP.

Other factors considered in the admissions process include whether an applicant:

• identifies with a group that is racially/ethnically underrepresented in medicine and/or dentistry (as defined independently by each program site);
• comes from an economically or educationally disadvantaged background;
• has demonstrated interest in issues affecting underserved populations; and
• submits a compelling personal statement and strong letters of recommendation.