Stanford Summer HCOP FAQs
- What is the Stanford SUMMER HCOP?
- What does Summer HCOP have to offer?
- Who should apply to HCOP?
- Can high school students, community college students, college graduates or graduate students participate in HCOP?
- What are the dates for the Stanford Summer HCOP?
- How many students will participate in the STANFORD SUMMER HCOP?
- What is the GPA Requirement to apply to this program?
- How Do I Apply?
- What is the Application Review Process?
- What if I am interested in a health profession other than medicine?
- Are there other Stanford programs for students considering careers in medicine?
- What other summer programs exist for students interested in medicine?
- Are there other summer opportunities that I may apply for?
- What if my college orientation or graduation conflicts with the HCOP dates?
Stanford Summer HCOP Application FAQs
- How do I withdraw my application?
- In which formats can I upload my files?
- How do I upload an official transcript?
- I uploaded an essay. Now I have revised it but when I upload it again the original is still there.
- My recommender can’t retrieve the password to enter the system?
What is the STANFORD SUMMER HCOP?
STANFORD SUMMER HCOP is an intensive six-week in-residence academic and personal enrichment program targeting San Francisco Bay Area college sophomores and juniors who have experienced academic or economic barriers in pursuing their postsecondary education. The program guides participants through a six-week summer experience on Stanford University’s medical school campus. Although a range of health professions will be presented, emphasis is placed upon students interested in pursuing careers as physicians. Participants will receive instruction in Anatomy, Cell and Molecular Biology, research methodology, and topics in health care including health disparities, civic activism and leadership. Formal and informal mentorship is delivered with assistance from current medical students, guest lecturers, and Stanford employees regarding careers in medicine and public health. Summer HCOP participants receive individual and group advising and guidance on a variety of topics from preparing for the medical school admissions process to career choices and study strategies.
What does Summer HCOP have to offer?
Stanford Summer HCOP offers students an intense and rewarding social and educational experience. Past lectures have included relevant topics such as Health Disparities, Research Methodology, Health Risk Factors, Ethics in Medicine, and Careers in the Health Professions. The atmosphere is challenging without emphasis on testing or competition. Stanford Summer HCOP follows a collaborative approach to learning and encourages peer education and leadership. Participants attend lectures delivered by medical professionals, School of Medicine staff, and medical students.
The Center of Excellence in Diversity in Medical Education (COE) offers a full scholarship (funded by the Department of Health and Human Services) which covers all program expenses including books, classroom fees, and room and board. Because this program is federally funded, participants must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents of the United States (Applicants will be required to submit supporting documents.)
Participants will be exposed to community health organizations, regional health care organizations, and other program partners. There is a clinical activity each week and students view health care through a variety of lenses from public policy to healthcare administration and treatment.
All eligible students are encouraged to apply to Stanford HCOP. Preference is given to Bay Area college undergraduates in order to facilitate lasting ties to Stanford School of Medicine and other affiliate institutions through long-term mentoring, and personal, academic, and career development. Participants who successfully complete the program become Stanford Summer HCOP scholars and receive ongoing advising. They are also invited to return to Stanford for additional support, resources, career and academic advice. HCOP Scholars are encouraged to participate in annual program surveys, contribute to HCOP newsletters and supply updated information to report progress toward their intended health careers. Resources for Stanford Summer HCOP alumni are accessible on the COE web site and through other workshops and activities offered throughout the year.
Stanford Summer HCOP students forge friendships of a lifetime and build connectedness to the COE and Stanford Summer HCOP staff for ongoing support including educational and professional recommendations, scholarship and employment resources, and opportunities to give back by serving as HCOP staff and guest presenters.
Who should apply for the HCOP?
The Stanford HCOP Program is open to undergraduate sophomores and juniors interested in pursuing careers in medicine. Students must be US Citizens or permanent residents to participate in this federally funded program. To achieve its goal of developing future physicians who will serve the diverse populations in the San Francisco Bay Area, the selection committee actively seeks applicants from colleges and universities in the following California counties:
Alameda, Monterey, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz.
Can high school students, community college students, college graduates or graduate students participate in Stanford HCOP?
Students must be current college sophomores or juniors enrolled in a two-year college or four-year university. Applicants who have completed their undergraduate work are ineligible for Stanford Summer HCOP.
High School students are encouraged to visit: http://oso.stanford.edu/ for high school programs.
What are the dates for the Stanford Summer HCOP?
Tentative dates: June 24 - August 1, 2014.
Students must be able to attend the entire duration of the program to maintain eligibility and attend the program at no cost. Students are required to live in residence on the Stanford campus the entire time, and are expected to participate in all planned activities.
How many students will participate in the STANFORD SUMMER HCOP?
The 2014 program will admit approximately 20 participants.
What are the eligibility requirements for this program?
The program recognizes that certain circumstances often prevent some students from demonstrating their full academic potential. Participants must have taken adequate science and math courses to understand the lectures and labs. (Recommended 1 year of biology and 1 semester/quarter of chemistry) Additionally, applicants:
- Must demonstrate academic or economic barriers in pursuit of their postsecondary education, as described in the application, in order to meet eligibility.
- Must provide supporting documentation that demonstrates US citizenship or permanent residency.
- Must meet the criteria established for academic and/or economic eligibility
- Must be college sophomores or juniors at the time of application
- Must not be in post-baccalaureate status having received a degree in the US or other country in any field
How Do I Apply
Visit http://coe.stanford.edu/pre-med/SSHCOP.html after December 1, 2013, 11:59 p.m to complete the online application.
What is the Application Review Process?
Once you have successfully submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation email. Applications are only accepted online. You will be notified of your application status via email. Application review begins after the February 28, 2014 deadline. Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Students selected for the next round of the process will be invited to interview. ALL students will receive an application status email on or before February 15, 2014. The selection committee expects to receive several hundred applications. It is recommended that you await notification and call for status ONLY if you have not received a confirmation email in 24 hours, or have not received an update on your application by February 15, 2014. All applicants should expect to receive final notifications by April 30th, 2014. A small number of applicants will be invited to interview. Those who reeive an offer to participate must notify the program of their acceptance by May 15, 2014, attend an orientation on May 17th and a pre-program workshop tentatively scheduled for June 14th, 9am-4pm.
What if I am interested in a health profession other than medicine?
This program is designed specifically for students pursuing careers as physicians. There are several Bay Area programs for students considering careers in health fields other than medicine. San Francisco State offers a Summer Science Institute providing exposure to the health professions including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, physical therapy, public health, and other professions. Please click here for more information. There are a number of programs for students considering careers in the health professions and needing experience for exposure to career options in the health professions. Click here to learn about the Health Career Connection internship.
Are there other Stanford programs for students considering careers in medicine?
The Office of Science Outreach at Stanford offers a listing of programs for students considering medicine and other sciences, and the humanities. Click here for more information.
What other summer programs exist for students interested in medicine?
Please visit the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) website for a list of programs throughout the United States.
Are there other summer opportunities that I may apply for?
The Summer Youth Science program collects a list of summer programs from around the world. Neither SMYSP nor STANFORD SUMMER HCOP can recommend or endorse any particular program. Please thoroughly investigate eligibility and tuition requirements for each opportunity. Click here for a list of alternate summer programs. Additionally, please visit the Office of Science Outreach website for additional Stanford Programs.
What if college orientation or graduation conflicts with the HCOP dates?
Applicants who are invited to interview should notify program staff. In the past, the program has been able to accommodate one-time, mandated events adn activities associated with the college admission and transition proceses.
HCOP Application FAQs
How do I withdraw my application?
Scroll down to the very end of the application and click “permanently delete this application.”
This action cannot be undone.
In which formats can I upload my files?
Please upload your resume/CV and transcripts as Word (2003 or earlier - no *.docx files), PDF, or JPG formats. We will not review any files in other formats.
How do I upload an official transcript?
You are required to upload an unofficial transcript using the methods described in item number 2. Upon acceptance, official college transcripts will be required and can be sent by mail. The selection committee will not accept or review high school transcripts.
I uploaded an essay. Now I have revised it but when I upload it again the original is still there.
Rename the file and add a number afterwards, such as Doe_Jane_Essay2.doc. Then upload the revised document.
My recommender can’t retrieve the password to enter the system?
Make sure that you have begun the application process so that your basic information is in the system. You must save (update) your application, then return to email your recommendation requests. If there are still problems, the recommender's email address is likely incorrect in the application. The recommender's EXACT email address verifies their authenticity when they sign in. Please make sure your email entry has no spaces, commas or semicolons. Please also ensure that only one email per recommender is entered.
How will I know that my recommender submitted their recommendation?
You will receive an email confirming that a recommendation was submitted.
If you have any questions that are not listed above, please email us at sshcop@gmail.com
