Sophie Davis HPREP Application 2024-2025

STUDENT NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION HEALTH PROFESSIONS RECRUITMENT EXPOSURE PROGRAM (HPREP) AT THE CUNY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

The Student National Medical Association (SNMA) was established because of a need to produce an increasing number of particularly sensitive and excellent physicians to serve minority and indigent communities. The communities suffer disease, illness and deprivation which, in comparison to the majority community, is both appalling and unacceptable. From the realization of the unique concerns, generally non- academic, endured by minority medical students, and the lack of a mechanism by which to address these problems, the SNMA was generated.

In light of this, the SNMA chapter of Sophie Davis SBE is searching for motivated minority high school students (10th through 12th grade) who are interested in the sciences to participate in its Health Professions Recruitment Exposure Program. The Program consists of 2-hour seminars once a week during the Spring 2025 semester. During this time, students will hear lectures on different issues in medicine, participate in group activities and discussions, and receive information concerning college and other program opportunities. Participants will also conduct research and give a group oral presentation on any issue in medicine, and cannot miss more than two (2) sessions to avoid being dismissed from the program.

To apply, please submit the following application materials by December 1, 2024 at 11:59:59 PM EST:

● Online application
● 2 essays
● Copy of high school transcript
● Letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor (optional)
● Signed agreement complying with program requirements

First Name *

Middle Name

Last Name *

Email Address *

Primary Contact Number *

Birthdate *

Mailing Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

School Name and Location *

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

School Grade for 2024-2025 *

Gender Identity

If your gender is not listed, please indicate how you identify:

Race/Ethnicity

Please answer BOTH the ethnicity and race questions, and any sub-questions that may open depending upon your selections.

This information is being collected to meet research and federal reporting requirements. It is confidential and will not be released except in the form of statistical summaries in which individuals are not identified. This information has no effect on admissions decisions.

Ethnicity
Are you Hispanic or LatinX?

Yes

No

If Hispanic/LatinX, please specify:

If Hispanic/LatinX Mixed Ethnicity, choose all that apply (by holding "Control/Command" key):

If "Other" Hispanic/LatinX, please specify:

If "Other" Hispanic/LatinX Mixed Ethnicity, please
specify:

Race

Regardless of your answer to the prior questions, please check one or more of the following groups in which you consider yourself to be a member.

Definitions:

White: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, Middle East, or North Africa.

Black or African American: A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.

Hispanic or Latino: A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.

Asian: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southest Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.

American Indian or Alaska Native: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America), who maintains cultural identification though tribal affiliation or community attachment.

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.

If "Alaska Native or Native American," what is your
tribe or enrollment?

If Asian, choose all that apply (by holding "Control/Command" key):

If "Other Asian," please specify:

If Black, choose all that apply (by holding "Control/Command" key):

If "African," please specify:

If "Caribbean," please specify:

If "Other" under "Black," please specify:

If "Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander," please specify:

If "Other Pacific Islander," please specify:

If "White," please specify:

If "Other" under White, please specify:

If "Other" Under "Mixed Race," please specify:

If "Other" Under "Race," please specify:

What is your native language?

Below, please list all answers on one line with items separated by a comma - for example aaa, bbb, and ccc.

List your involvement in extracurricular, community, and/or school activities:

List Current Classes *

List honors and/or awards received in school:

Employment Experience

Essays *
Write two 250-500 word essays, one essay on each topic listed below:
1. Why are you interested in participating in this program?
2. What do you plan to do after you finish high school?

Essay 1

Essay 2

Please upload a copy of your most recent high school transcript. *

Optional
Please upload a letter of recommendation (on official letterhead) from a teacher or school counselor.

If your recommender would rather send their letter directly to us, please have them send it to sdadmissions@med.cuny.edu.

Declaration
Please read carefully and sign this statement below:

I certify that the information contained in this application is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false information will disqualify my participation in the program. Also, I am aware that I must submit an official copy of my high school transcript, two essays, and one optional (albeit strongly encouraged) recommendation letter that meets the requirements listed on the application. I understand that in order to complete the program, attendance is required for at least six of the eight sessions, beginning at 4:30 pm on Tuesdays. Two excused absences are allowed. I understand that once I graduate SD HPREP, I'm required to submit information regarding my future academic plans upon request.

For your signature, please type your full legal name and your email address (Sophie L. Davis sophiedavis@med.cuny.edu). *