The University of Texas at Arlington

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.

•  UTA's STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS (For Spanish and Clinical Experiences)
  • These programs provide experiences in other countries while offering course credit. Certain opportunities are available for students wanting to participate in clinical rotations in other countries. Scholarships and financial aid are available. For more details, students should make an appointment with an advisor on the Study Abroad Website.

 

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

 

• STUDENTS ENGAGED in ROUNDING and VOLUNTEERING PROGRAM (SERV)
  • The SERV Program is a two-semester long volunteering and shadowing program at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. Eligibilty 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.

 

• ATLANTIS FELLOWSHIP
  • This program allows students to participate in pre-med internships in Europe's hospitals. For more information visit the website or contact Ali Sinks, a UTA student that is an Atlantis Ambassador.

 

• 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.

 

• SPANISH IMMERSION & MEDICAL SHADOWING Summer Abroad
  • Program aimed at giving students shadowing opportunities while learning Spanish to derease the language gap between providers and Spanish speaking patients.

 

• MENTORING for the NEXT GENERATION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
  • MiMentor offers a supportive online community for all future health professionals including undocumented students

 

 

VOLUNTEER

• UTA Volunteers
• UTA Community Partners
• Hospice Volunteering
• Volunteer at THR-Arlington
• Mission Arlington - Medical and Dental Clinics
• Dental Health Arlington
• Mansfield Mission Center - Medical and Dental Clinics

RESEARCH

• UTA Undergraduate Research - all undergradaute students
  • Visit the Biology Faculty Page for links directly to lab websites!

• National Science Foundation - all undergraduate students
• UNT - Summer 2020 Chemistry NSF-REU Program - undergraduate students
• UTSW SURF Program - undergraduate science student that have completed sophmore year
  • Additional programs are available for:
    • Physical science, mathematics, biomedical engineering, and chemistry majors
    • Natural & Biological Science majors interested in Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine
    • Natural & Biological Science majors interested in Kidney Disease  
• Weill Cornell Research Fellowship Program - pre-med juniors
• Frankel Cardiovascular Center 2020 SURF Program - undergraduate students interested in cardiovascular research
• AMGEN Scholars Program - undergraduate sophmores, juniors, or non-graduating seniors interested in pursing a PhD or MD/PhD

Masters & Formal Post-Bacc Programs 

• UTA - MS in Athletic Training
• UNT - MS in Medical Sciences
• AACOMAS - Osteopathic Schools with Post Bacc Programs
• AAMC - Post Bacc Programs
• Texas A&M College of Dentistry Post-Bacc Program

Other Helpful Resources:

• Tutoring
• IDEAS Center - The Ideas Center, located in the Central Library, provides peer mentorining 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!
  • Current students can practice their interview skills with a Pre-Health Interview Stream: Students can access these questions by registering an account on interview stream (https://ut-arlington.interviewstream.com/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2f) and entering the Access Code: sRsrv8hyMDpx
• UTA CAPS - Being a college student, especially a pre-health student, can be stressful! Do not be afraid to ask for help.