STEP-UP Medicine is a highly selective, intensive and comprehensive summer enrichment program for students from groups traditionally underrepresented in medicine and from economically disadvantaged backgrounds intending to apply to medical school. The purpose of the program is to expose students to a variety of aspects of medicine and enhance their candidacy for medical school.

Application deadline March 1.

Students in the SKMC STEP-UP Medicine program receive hands-on training from dedicated faculty and staff.

This immersive program allows participants to experience life and learning like students on the Jefferson campus.

STEP-UP learners are exposed to a variety of teaching environments and instruction in the lab, the classroom and beyond.

The eight-week, full-time residential program includes:

• Formal Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) preparation through the Princeton Review Course
• Comprehensive workshops focusing American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) application preparation, personal statement writing, and medical college interview preparation. 
• Educational sessions on health policy, health disparities and health equity
• Clinical shadowing experiences in fields such as emergency medicine, family & community medicine, general surgery, internal medicine and pediatrics
• Medical skills workshops such as suturing and venipuncture

1. U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or U.S. National.
2. Must be enrolled as a fulltime student in an accredited institution and completed 2 years of college (ie rising junior, seniors, and graduating seniors).
3. Completion of medical school pre-requisites is required (ONE YEAR of the following: math (calculus and/or statistics), biology, general chemistry, physics, organic chemistry; studies in humanities, social, and behavioral sciences are encouraged.
4. Minimum GPA of 3.0
5. Underrepresented minority in medicine (as defined by AAMC and/or HRSA)

1. Personal Statement demonstrating interest in medicine (800 words or less).
2. Official copy of all college transcripts.
3. Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
4. Immunization Record (Jefferson issued form must be completed upon acceptance).
5. Two letters of recommendation (one must be from a college/university faculty member or faculty advisor).  Letters are to be submitted to:
   
   Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
   Office of Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives
   c/o Sabrina Roper
   
   STEP-UP Program
   1025 Walnut Street
   Medical College Building, Suite 119
   Philadelphia, PA 19107

215-503-6764
215-503-4094 fax