This is a six-week experience that takes place in the summer between sophomore and junior year OR junior and senior year. This program is a great introduction for students who would like to work in a health profession. Participants will complete research activities with a medical student mentor, explore careers in medicine, and develop college readiness skills and knowledge.

Please note, this program runs Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. for the duration of the six weeks. More specific details regarding the program start/end date will be shared during active recruitment.

• Program dates: July – August
• Application timeline: April – May

This program is comprised of 20 Saturday sessions during a student’s junior year and is filled with opportunities for participants to strengthen their academic skills, prepare for college, and explore careers in healthcare. Participants will also learn about community health issues and develop a proposal for an intervention to improve overall health outcomes in their community.

Please note, this program runs from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. for the duration of the 20 Saturdays. More specific details regarding the program dates will be shared during active recruitment.

• Program dates: October – April
• Application timeline: August – September

This program consists of a monthly Saturday training and weekly team meetings. Students work on teams with undergraduate and medical student ambassadors to design a research-based service project that meaningfully addresses health disparities in local underserved communities. Participants receive training on social determinants of health, partnering with community stakeholders, and mentoring and leadership skills.

Please note, this program runs from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on one Saturday each month. Additionally, students meet weekly with their teams on their own time. More specific details regarding the program dates will be shared during active recruitment.

• Program dates: October – May
• Application timeline: August – September

This program consists of a monthly Saturday training and weekly team meetings. Students work on teams with high school and medical student Ambassadors to design a research-based service project that meaningfully addresses health disparities in local underserved communities. Participants receive training on social determinants of health, partnering with community stakeholders, and mentoring and leadership skills.

Please note, this program runs from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on one Saturday each month. Additionally, students meet weekly with their teams on their own time. More specific details regarding the program dates will be shared during active recruitment.

• Program dates: October – May
• Application timeline: August – September

This program consists of individualized learning experiences which include workshops and advising sessions designed to support students leading up to their entry into medical school. The program also includes ongoing educational and mentoring activities. This program is for students who are finishing their TBES post-baccalaureate program and are in good academic standing.

Please note, this program does not have a recurring schedule. Instead, workshop and advising sessions are scheduled individually. More specific details regarding the program dates will be shared during active recruitment.

• Program dates: February – August
• Application timeline: December – January

This program selects eligible participants who are already enrolled in the Rowan-Virtua SOM Pre-Matriculation Program. In addition to the school’s Pre-Matric program, HCOP Pre-Matric participants are required to complete an additional week of asynchronous content. This content includes supplemental workshops and individual advising sessions to prepare them for success as medical students. Additionally, HCOP Pre-Matric participants receive quarterly individual advising sessions for the duration of their first year of medical school.

Please note, this program runs Monday – Friday for four weeks before the start of the academic year. More specific details regarding the program dates will be shared during active recruitment.

• Program dates: June – July
• Application timeline: April – May

This program consists of a monthly Saturday training and weekly team meetings. Students work on teams with high school and undergraduate student ambassadors to design a research-based service project that meaningfully addresses health disparities in local underserved communities. Participants receive training on social determinants of health, partnering with community stakeholders, and mentoring and leadership skills.

Please note, this program runs from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on one Saturday each month. Additionally, students meet weekly with their teams on their own time. More specific details regarding the program dates will be shared during active recruitment.

• Program dates: October – May
• Application timeline: August – September

This program selects students to participate in research activities during the break between the end of classes in May and the start of classes in July. Research is conducted under the guidance of a faculty mentor and participants are required to complete a Progress Report and present a poster at Rowan-Virtua SOM’s annual Research Day.

More specific program participation requirements will be shared during active recruitment.

• Program dates: June – August
• Application timeline: December – March