Special Programs, Volunteering, Research Opportunities, and Helpful Resources

Connecting current and prospective UTA students to resources for volunteer opportunities, research opportunities, and special programs such as JAMP, the Pre-Medical and Dental Preceptorship, medical humanities, and much more!

UTA 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 shadow a healthcare professional from Arlington Memorial Hospital or LivingSprings Clinic while getting course credit through the paired academic course for one semester. The academic component includes weekly discussion on healthcare topics that are important to understand for the field of healthcare. This program is currently only offered in the Fall semester. More information can be found on the PRECEPTORSHIP PROGRAM PAGE.

     

  • UTA's TRiO Student Support Services (TRiO SSS)
    • This program provides FREE specialized academic support and development to help students through their ENTIRE college experience. Students must apply for this program. More information on services and eligibility criteria can be found on the TRiO SSS Website.  

  • The ARCHER FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM 
    • The Archer Center provides talented undergraduate and graduate students from the UT system with the opportunity to live, learn, and intern in the nation's capital. It a good opportunity for students interested in Health policy and/or the federal policy making process. View possible Health & Healthcare Internships! UTA has scholarships available for this program! 

     

 

  • 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!

 

  • MEDICAL HUMANITIES CERTIFICATE and MINOR in MEDICAL HUMANITIES and BIOETHICS - College of Liberal Arts

    • The Medical Humanities Certificate and Minor in Medical Humanities and Bioethics address interpersonal relationships and holistic healthcare.They include a wide range of interdisciplinary courses including ethics, literature, philosophy, history of medicine, and disability studies. Medical humanities coursework provides insight into the human experience, illness, suffering, empathy, and compassion. Medical schools and graduate healthcare programs are recognizing the importance of educating future professionals in the humanities and may be beneficial in certain admissions screening tools. More information can be found on the Medical Humanities website. 

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS (outside of UTA)

  • 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.

  • 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 pre-veterinary tracks combine lectures, field trips, and team-building events.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

 

  • If you’ve received crisis hotline training, check to see if your community’s crisis hotline could use additional phone or chat volunteers.
  • Work with underserved and under-resourced youth - online tutoring, mentoring, etc. 

 

VIRTUAL VOLUNTEERING

  • 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

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RESEARCH & SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES

There are many want to become involved in research here at UTA and outside of UTA! As a R1 Institution, UTA is highly involved in research and encourages students to participate. Many UTA professors participate in ongoing research and may accept undergraduate students in their lab given space. It is important to network, get to know your professors, and have some understanding of the research you are asking to be a part of. Summer research programs at other institutions are often open to all college students. Resources for research at UTA and other programs can be found below. 

Keep in mind research is beneficial for many reasons but you should not participate in research just "to be competitive". Admissions committees will notice if you used research as a valuable experience or only to “look good” for your application. Research experience DOES NOT have to be in a lab or "medically" related. GUIDE: How to get Research Experiences by AAMC

Research at UTA 

SCHEDULE HERE FOR ADVISING on RESEARCH

 

 

Texas Institutions with Summer Programs

  National Opportunities

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Health related Master's Programs and Formal Post-Baccalaureate 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.