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Special Programs, Volunteering, Research Opportunities, and Helpful Resources

Special Programs, Volunteering, Research Opportunities, and Helpful Resources

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

  • JOINT ADMISSION MEDICAL PROGRAM
    • JAMP is a special program created by the Texas Legislature to support and encourage highly qualified, economically disadvantaged Texas resident students pursuing a medical education. One of the many benefits to this wonderful program is the opportunity for guaranteed acceptance to one of the Texas Medical Schools. Read more about JAMP.

 

  • PRE-MEDICAL PRECEPTORSHIP PROGRAM
    • This program allows UTA students with a medically related interest an opportunity to be paired with a physician mentor from Texas Health Resources Arlington Memorial Hospital for one semester through a competitive application process. In addition, the program also requires an academic component in which students participate in weekly journal clubs with their peers and a faculty member. Find out more information about the PRECEPTORSHIP PROGRAM.

  • iCONNECT

    • iConnect is a student and peer-mentorship organization based at the University of Texas at Arlington whose goal is to provide aspiring high school students with the resources to reach their college and career goals. Our mission is to bridge the gap between secondary education and college!


 

  • ALTERNATIVE BREAKS - UTA's LEADERSHIP CENTER
    • Alternative Breaks is a student organization that plans service trips for UTA students to attend over the academic breaks. Through service, work, and education, we foster the personal growth of our participants. There are healthcare and non-healthcare related opportunities available!

 

  • PARKLAND HOSPITAL OBSERVATION PROGRAM
    • The experience is designed to increase career awareness, fulfill education/application requirement and help model behavior through example. Eligibility and additional information can be found on the website.

 

  

  • TEXAS A&M COLLIGATE  II PROGRAM FOR DENTISTRY
    • SPEP Collegiate II is a six-week program which provides college and post-college students an opportunity to strengthen their dental schools application and provide DAT preparation. Visit the website for additional information.

 

  • UT HEALTH SHPEP
    • The SUMMER HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION PROGRAM (SHPEP) is a free, six-week career-enrichment program for college freshman and sophomore students, interested in a career within the health professions. Visit the website for additional information. Applications for 2021 available November 1st! 

 

  • ATLANTIS FELLOWSHIP
    • This program allows students to participate in pre-med internships in Europe's hospitals. For more information visit the website.

 

  • DIVERSITY ADMISSIONS SYMPOSIUM at Baylor (Houston)
    • This free* event is to provide assistance to accomplished undergraduate and post-bacc students underrepresented in medicine and science and are interested in applying to their medical, health professions, or biomedical sciences school. Applications open early December.

 

  • MED/VET SUMMER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY at St. George's University
    • Pursue your interest in the field of medicine or veterinary medicine with St. George’s University’s unique summer program for high school students and college students. The premedical and preveterinary tracks combine lectures, field trips, and team-building events.
 

 

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VOLUNTEER

 

VIRTUAL VOLUNTEERING: 
  • Operation Warm has a list of 35 ways to volunteer virtually
  • Paper-airplanes.org invites volunteers to provide online tutoring to “bridge gaps in language, higher education, and professional skills training for conflict-affected individuals”
  • Dosomething.org’s nine places to volunteer online and make a real impact
  • If you’ve received crisis hotline training, check to see if your community’s crisis hotline could use additional phone or chat volunteers. Many crisis hotlines are overloaded right now.
  • Work with underserved and under-resourced youth - online tutoring, mentoring, etc. 

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RESEARCH & SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES

  • UTA's Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) provides, tracks, and assesses research opportunities for undergraduate students through informal (volunteer) and formalized (program/employment) opportunities. OUR provides student/faculty mentor matching and collaborates with DFW entities. OUR is also part of the Maverick Advantage distinctions and provides four funded and formalized undergraduate research opportunities. For more information visit: UTA Undergraduate Research. For COVID-19 updates visit:IMPACT ON UTA RESEARCH



 

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Masters & Formal Post-Bacc Programs 

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Other Helpful UTA Resources:

  • Tutoring
  • IDEAS Center - The Ideas Center, located in the Central Library, provides peer mentoring in various subjects along with additional resources.
  • Writing Center - The Writing Center, located in the Central Library, can assist with personal statements and essays.
  • Career Center - The Lockheed Martin Career Center is available to all UTA students and alumni! They have numerous services available such as Interview Preparation, Job Search help, and Career Exploration. Visit them   today!
  • UTA CAPS - Being a college student, especially a pre-health student, can be stressful! It is important to maintain positive mental health. Do not be afraid to ask for help.