To learn more about these programs, click on the link to the program and download an application.  You may also contact the Office of Minority Student Affairs at 214-648-0308.

Dr. Emmett J. Conrad Leadership Program

The Dr. Emmett J. Conrad Leadership Program

Since 1993, UT Southwestern has been a collaborating partner in the Dr. Emmett J. Conrad Leadership Program which is a summer internship program sponsored by Texas State Senator Royce West and named in honor of a renowned Dallas African-American physician and educational advocate, Dr. Emmet J. Conrad. The program selectively admits disadvantaged/minority college students from Texas Senatorial District 23 (North Texas) to participate in internships in a variety of professional fields. UT Southwestern is one of the collaborating partner institutions that provide preceptorships for students interested in careers in the sciences and health professions.

Major Elements:

• Placement of students in internships in a variety of settings on campus:
• Clinical preceptorship
• Laboratory research setting
• Various hospital setting experiences
• Career Seminars

HPREP

Health Professions Recruitment and Exposure Program (HPREP)

HPREP is an enrichment program that targets African-American, Hispanic, and other underrepresented high school students from area high schools, mainly students from the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). The program has been in place since 1992 and is funded in collaboration with DISD and the Dean’s office. HPREP is designed to provide high school students with the opportunity to interact with medical students and faculty. The Dallas Independent School District is the 12^th largest school district in the nation.

Major Elements:

• High school students (grades 9-12) from the Dallas Independent School District
• 6  week program on Saturdays extending from January to February
• College Day and a financial aid seminar
• Information sessions on opportunities and preparation for health care careers
• Interactive workshops with UT Southwestern health professionals
• Hands On Day activities, i.e. blood pressure screening, blood typing,suture class, physical therapy and occupational therapy activities
• Tours of Parkland Hospital and Children’s Medical Center facilities
• Tours of emergency response service vehicles

JAMP

Joint Admissions Medical Program

JAMP targets first year undergraduates who are highly qualified and economically disadvantaged who have interests in pursuing a medical education. The program is based on our campus and extends over three summers of college to provide a formalized curriculum designed to develop these students’ knowledge of fundamental scientific concepts. Funding sources are provided by state allocation. UT Southwestern has hosted the JAMP summer program since 2003.

Major Elements:

• Formalized curriculum in physiology, embryology, and medical ethics
• MCAT review course
• Clinical preceptorship
• Laboratory component
• Communications skills workshop
• Presentation skills workshops
• Mock interview workshop

For more information visit: http://www.utsystem.edu/jamp/

LMSA

Latino Medical Student Association

Welcome to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Chapter of the National Network of Latin American Students (LMSA) web site! The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is located in Dallas, Texas and sits amidst several world renown health care facilities such as Parkland Memorial Hospital, Children's Medical Center, and Zale Lipshy University Hospital.

Major Elements:

The UT Southwestern-LMSA chapter serves:

1.To unify all Latino medical students into one organization
2. To provide a voice for underrepresented medical students
3. To actively promote recruitment and retention of Latino students at all levels
4. To educate medical students on Latino health issues
5. To advocate for the rights of Latinos in health care
6. To provide leadership opportunities for Latinos
7. To promote volunteerism in the Latino community

For more information please visit the LMSA  national website for a historical summary and national events.

UT Southwestern-LMSA is an official chapter of the Latino Medical Student Association. LMSA is composed of five regions and the southwest region is composed of the states of Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. There are nine active medical schools.

For further questions regarding UT Southwestern LMSA chapter contact one of the following officers.

Parkland Collegiate Fellows Program

Parkland Collegiate Fellows summer internship program 

The Parkland Collegiate Fellows summer internship program is a collaborative program between UT Southwestern and the medical school’s primary teaching hospital, Parkland Memorial Hospital, which provides paid, clinical preceptorships during the summer for disadvantaged college students who are interested in health care careers. Eligible students must have completed at least 36 hours of college course work and be interested in careers in health care. The program was especially designed for students who may not otherwise have the opportunity to gain ‘hands-on’ experience and/or who may never have considered career options within the healthcare field.

Major Elements:

• A 6-week clinical preceptorship
• Leadership opportunities
• Interaction with health professionals
• Experience in non clinical areas of the medical center

Pre-Medical Conference

Pre-Medical Conference

The Minority Pre-Medical Conference is an annual one-day conference  that provides information to minority college students on applications to medical and graduate schools in the biomedical sciences.

Major Elements:

• Presentations from UT Southwestern President, Dean, Administrators and Faculty
• Information on Admission, Financial Aid and Careers in Health Care
• Medical Center Tours
• Medical student panels
• Interactive small group sessions with medical staff

Flier

Annual Pre-Medical Conference flier

Pre-Medical Registration Forms

Advisor Registration Form

Student Registration form

SNMA

Major Elements:

The UT Southwestern-SNMA chapter serves:

• To promote the advancement of people of color within the health care profession.
• To educate disadvantaged populations on preventive medicine and health care access. 
• To encourage the matriculation and successful completion of requirements for students enrolled in health care professional, graduate, and medical institutions.
• To disseminate health related information and research pertinent to people of color.
• To support the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center's efforts to increase minority faculty. 
• To sponsor activities in support of SNMA's National protocols and other related activities.

The UT Southwestern-SNMA Chapter takes pride in upholding the goals and objectives of the organization. As such, the Chapter has dedicated members that strive to continuously improve Chapter relations and outreach into the community. The membership is primarily comprised of medical students; however, there are members from the School of Health Professions and Graduate School.  The UT Southwestern-SNMA Chapter promotes and cultivates relationships with on-campus organizations, such as the National Network of Latin-American Medical Students (NNLAMS) and various other student organizations.

For further information please contact one of the SNMA officers listed below.

STARS

Science Teacher Access to Resources at Southwestern

STARS  was developed in 1991 to improve the quality of science education in North Central Texas. At that time, a partnership was formed to make available to middle and high school science teachers some of the vast educational resources of UT Southwestern Medical Center. Since its inception, the STARS Program has grown to serve over 5,000 teachers and 30,000 students in 2,000 schools in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The scope of STARS has steadily expanded to include over 20 separate programs and projects ,which are available, free of charge, to teachers and students in the state of Texas.