Undergraduate Pre-Health Program

UPP offers yearlong programming, including academic workshops, training and certification sessions, community projects, and cultural discussions addressing health disparities, health equity, and community topics. Each cohort comprises 15-20 underrepresented undergraduate students looking to attend medical, dental, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, nursing, public health, graduate, M.D./Ph.D., or other professional schools post-graduation.

The program kicks off with a Summer Orientation in late August. 

• Orientation: In August, the program kicks off with a two-day orientation where members will have the opportunity to meet with their cohort and UPP alumni. The focus of these days is to build community and become acclimated with the program's expectations and objectives.

Saturday Academies take place on one Saturday each month during the academic year.

• Saturday Academies: The academies take place on one Saturday each month during the academic year. Workshops, seminars, and training are facilitated by distinguished University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus faculty, staff, students, and community partners. Academies are intended to broaden members' understanding of research, evaluation, current events, policies used in health promotion, disease prevention, health services, and eliminating health disparities.

Summer programming includes our Career Exploration Week.

• Career Exploration Week: Closing out the month of May, UPP members will be introduced to and learn about the School of Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, Public Health Program, Physician Assistant Program, Doctorate of Physical Therapy program, College of Nursing, Graduate School programs, and SKAGGS School of Pharmacy. UPP members will go through a series of training and certifications, including CPR and First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, HIPPA, Environmental Health and Safety Training, and EPIC Training.

Summer Internship takes place from May thru July.

• Summer Internship: Following Career Exploration Week, the internship experience will begin and last between 8-10 weeks, placing each student in an area where members acquire hands-on learning experience that goes beyond shadowing.

Workshops are led by distinguished University of Colorado Faculty, staff, and students, as well as community physicians and partners. Sessions will consist of lectures and demonstrations.