The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is home to a variety of pathway programs that prepare and inspire talented high school and college students to pursue careers in medicine and in health-related research.
Program Outcomes
PSOMER and CAMP participants have gone on to attend medical school at institutions such as: Baylor University, Emory University, Indiana University, Loyola University, Meharry Medical College, The University of Chicago, University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Miami, University of Pennsylvania, Wright State University.
Program Contacts
Nikeela Oliver, Multicultural Affairs Administrator
Walter Parrish III, MSEd, Director of Multicultural Affairs
We are currently accepting applications for Summer 2021.
Notice regarding COVID-19: Historically we have offered in-person programs, though due to the pandemic we will follow the guidance of the IL Department of Public Health and the advice of our own UCM experts in epidemiology and infectious diseases. If we can safely deliver in-person experiences, we will do so. If not, a remote experience will be provided for each program. Students accepted to the programs will be updated on the status of this concern as we approach the summer.
Chicago Academic Medicine Program (CAMP) I is a six-week commuter program for undergraduate students who have completed the freshman or sophomore year in college, or who are graduating from high school in the spring of 2021 and have been accepted into college in the fall of 2021. CAMP helps students build the knowledge base and academic skills necessary for success in a premedical program.
Eligibility and Prerequisites
Applicants must be US citizens or have Permanent Resident status. The program seeks students who come from disadvantaged backgrounds and/or who represent groups that are known to be underrepresented in health related sciences and medicine.
Ideal candidates should -
Program Structure
Students will engage in group learning and team building projects; attend interactive lecture University of Chicago faculty; participate in clinical shadowing opportunities with physicians mentors; engagement in service with local community organizations; and receive pre-medical advising and mentorship.
Program Dates
Program Information
To apply to CAMP I, follow the steps below
Complete applications include the following -
Chicago Academic Medicine Program (CAMP) II is an eight-week research, education, and mentoring experience for students who have completed their sophomore or junior year in college. Students participate in either basic science or clinical research projects during the program, which concludes with a research presentation forum.
Eligibility and Prerequisites
Applicants must be US citizens or have Permanent Resident status. The program seeks students who come from disadvantaged backgrounds and/or who represent groups that are known to be underrepresented in health related sciences and medicine.
Ideal candidates should -
Program Structure
Student will create mentor relationships with faculty, clinical lab staff, and medical school administrators; be engaged during weekly cluster group meetings; hone and improve research and presentation skills; and receive pre-medical advising and MCAT preparation.
Program Dates
Program Information
To apply to CAMP II, follow the steps below
Complete applications include the following -
Pritzker School of Medicine Experience in Research (PSOMER) is an eight-week residential research, education, and mentoring experience at the University of Chicago. Participants in the program are rising college seniors or students rising into a post baccalaureate program.
Eligibility and Prerequisites
Applicants must be US citizens or have Permanent Resident status. The program seeks students who come from disadvantaged backgrounds and/or who represent groups that are known to be underrepresented in health related sciences and medicine. Due to the nature of the NIH grant that supports PSOMER, participants cannot be appointed to another NIH training award (such as a T32 or an individual F series fellowship) or supported by a federal research grant during the program period. Unfortunately, students with F1 student visa status are not eligible for PSOMER.
Ideal candidates should -
Program Structure
Students will participate in either basic science laboratories or clinical research projects throughout the duration of the program. The program concludes with a mandatory research presentation forum at the end of the summer. Weekly cluster groups will support the laboratory research work of each participant. These groups will explore medical and research ethics, health care disparities, statistics and research tools. Students will also receive mentorship and guidance from Pritzker Medical School students and staff. This includes advising sessions with Pritzker admissions officers and social events with Pritzker and University of Chicago summer research program students.
Participants will live on campus at the University of Chicago for the 8 week experience in order to foster the same sense of community and cooperative learning that exists among our medical school students. Participants will not be permitted to work part-time jobs, take any additional classes during the program, or be involved in any formal or informal MCAT or application preparation process for medical school during the program. There will be considerable lab work to conduct and out-of-lab/classwork to prepare.
Program Dates
Program Information
To apply to PSOMER, follow the steps below
Complete applications include the following -