The Health Science Enrichment Institute (HSEI) five-week summer program on the University of Kansas Medical Center campus is designed for incoming college freshmen and sophomores that offers additional instruction and exposure to various science courses and personal development topics.

Program Activities

This program includes courses and activities of various topics:

Academic Components:

• Biology
• Anatomy
• Microbiology
• Introduction to Research
• Introduction to Medicine

Non-Academic Components:

• Time Management and Study Skills
• Sessions with a diverse student population and practicing health professionals
• Clinical Skills Training

Eligibility

• Acceptance to or current enrollment as a freshman or sophomore in an institution of higher education.
• A minimum of 3.0 G.P.A. on a 4.0 scale is required at the college level or 3.0 G.P.A. at the high school level.
• Completion of at least one science course, one math course and one English course or its equivalent at the college level, or completion of at least two sciences and two math courses at the high school level is mandatory.
• Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to serving in an underserved area, either rural or urban.

Apply

To apply, complete the online form and select Health Sciences Enrichment Institute from the dropdown menu.

APPLY TO THE HEALTH SCIENCES ENRICHMENT INSTITUTE

Note: The application cannot be saved and must be completed in one sitting. If you don’t have your essay prompts, letter of recommendation, and/or transcript available when you complete the application, please email them to ose@kumc.edu by the deadline with the subject: “HSEI Supporting Documents: Your Name.”

If you have any questions or issues completing the application by the due date, please reach out to ose@kumc.edu

Important Dates

Questions? Contact ose@kumc.edu.