Summer Premedical Academic Enrichment Program (SPAEP)
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine seeks talented and motivated students who possess an interest in studying medicine. The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (UPSOM) would like to invite you to participate in its seven week virtual experience, for the 2021 Summer Premedical Academic Enrichment Program (SPAEP). (The program seeks to return to an in person, residential experience in the future.) This summer program is open to college sophomores who have completed Biology 1&2, Chemistry 1&2 (with labs) and accrued 60 credits with a science GPA of 3.6. SPAEP is designed specifically to prepare and support talented and motivated student who wish to pursue careers in the profession of medicine. The program targets applicants who are traditionally underrepresented in medicine.
Program participants will spend seven weeks strengthening academic skills and enhancing their knowledge in science, scientific writing and public speaking through enrollment in two non-credit courses, MedBio and Med English. They will also learn more about careers in medicine. Participants will enjoy our small group learning environment that allows for one on one attention in a challenging and stimulating online program.
Students who are accepted to the SPAEP Program and meet program performance expectations will be recommended to apply for the Early Assurance Program. The application for Early Assurance Program is available once a student is recommended for consideration. The 2021 Early Assurance through SPAEP is a multi-summer virtual experience leading to matriculation into the UPSOM. (The program seeks to return to an in person, residential experience in the future.) The MCAT for the Early Assurance Program through SPAEP is waived.
Upon acceptance into the Early Assurance Program, enrollment in the next summer of SPAEP is required as is participation in the PROLOGUE to Medicine Program the summer prior to matriculation. These summer experiences will provide additional academic support, mentoring, research, professional development and networking to the students.
The offer of acceptance to UPSOM is contingent on completing all academic requirements for matriculation into medical school and maintaining an overall and science GPA of 3.6. In addition, accepted students must meet the requirements of our code of professionalism as outlined in our professionalism policy. https://www.
No fees are charged for SPAEP or PROLOGUE.
SPAEP program dates, deadlines and other information:
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Application Dates: The application process for SPAEP will officially open online November 10, 2020 and will close February 26, 2021.
Program Start and End Dates: A three-day orientation is scheduled for June 2 through June 4. All active learning will begin June 7 through July 23, 2021.
Stipend: Participants are provided $1000 for their full participation which will be paid at the conclusion of the program.
Citizenship Status: Applicants must provide proof of US citizenship or permanent resident status.
Contact Information: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Phone: 412-648-8987
Email: diversityaffairs@
Apply to the Summer Premedical Academic Enrichment Program (SPAEP) at https://admissions.