Resources for HS & College Students

Houston Northwest Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship

Scholarship for students majoring in a health, health science or medical field. Students can check with their College and Career Centers/ Counselors or contact the hospital directly to pick up an application.

Grade Level: High school & College students (2 different applications)

Phone: 281-440-1000

JAMP: Joint Admission Medical Program

Grade Level: College Freshman only (must apply as a college freshman). There is an early admission track as well as the regular admission track.

Link: https://www.texasjamp.org/

MD Anderson Undergraduate Clinical & Administration Shadowing

https://www.mdanderson.org/education-training/degrees-programs/summer-research-programs/summer-undergraduate-clinical-admin-shadowing.html?_ga=2.218080726.1388552964.1533139000-1513125388.1533139000

Also check out their Undergrad research programs:

High school: https://www.mdanderson.org/education-training/degrees-programs/summer-research-programs/high-school-research-science-park.html

College: https://www.mdanderson.org/education-training/degrees-programs/summer-research-programs/cprit-cure.html

AAMC Fee Assistance Program for the MCAT Exam

A great program that provides financial assistance for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), medical school applications and MCAT Prep.

They reduce the registration fee to $125 instead of over $300 (the original fee). All of the primary (and secondary I believe) applications cost for up to 20 medical schools in the US are covered. Additional MCAT prep materials such as a Question Back and practice tests are also available for free.

You must apply if you are eligible. The process can take a few days depending on when you apply for the program.

Link: https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-medical-school/applying-medical-school-process/fee-assistance-program/

Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)

A free summer enrichment program for underrepresented minorities in college that are interested in health professions

Grade Level: Must be currently enrolled as a college freshman or sophomore

Link: http://www.shpep.org/apply-to-shpep/

Baylor College of Medicine Center of Excellence Premedical Post-baccalaureate Scholar Program

This is an awesome program for students who want to go to medical school. They provide, MCAT prep, shadowing, research and much more at NO COST! Program eligibility is very specific (all of this is listed on the website). Applicant must have applied and not been accepted into Texas Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP); or must be recommended by their academic dean/pre-health advisor

I am in the program and can give advice on preparing the application and for the interview based on my experience. I will begin in July 2019 and will be able to give more details about my experience in the program later.

Grade Level: Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student or have already received your college degree

Link: https://www.bcm.edu/about-us/diversity-inclusion/health-equity/health-equity-training-research-center/scholars/tpp

New! Ronald McDonald House Houston Pre-Med Gap Year Volunteer Program

A 9 month long volunteer program for Pre-Medical Students that begins in September. There will be opportunities to make connections and gain familiarity with healthcare.

Link for more details: https://www.volunteerhou.org/need/detail/?need_id=428275