Overview
The SPMPP at the UF College of Medicine is an immersive 5-day, non-residential program for rising high school juniors and seniors interested in medical careers. It aims to provide early exposure to health professions careers with the goal of cultivating the next generation of capable, well-rounded medical professionals who will enhance and ensure successful health outcomes for the communities they serve and beyond.”
Mission & Vision
To shape the next generation of physicians and medical professionals by providing high school students with early exposure to medical careers, fostering their interest and skill for future success in the field.
“Nurturing future medical professionals through early exposure and engagement.”
Program Goals
Over the course of each one week session, SPMPP scholars will work to identify and describe the role and work of physicians and medical professionals, key academic and extracurricular steps required to pursue a career in medicine, and the role of physicians and medical professionals in providing holistic, patient-centered care at the individual and community level. SPMPP scholars will work closely with UFCOM medical students, faculty, and staff. They will have opportunities to observe direct patient care through shadowing, participate in hands-on skill-building sessions, curate a personal development plan to support their own professional growth, and complete a team-based capstone presentation that will showcase their cumulative learning throughout the week.
Application Information
We are proud partners with the Center for Precollegiate Education and Training at the University of Florida. All application details, including dates and deadlines, may be found by visiting their website: cpet.ufl.edu. Please see below for a few helpful tips:
- All applications will be submitted using the CPET application portal
- Applications are expected to open on January 5th
- There is a $25 non-refundable application fee
- Applications will close on February 25th
- Decisions are expected to be announced between March 25th – April 1st
- Program Cost for SPMPP 2026: $1200 (Any student who is interested and meets the program’s qualifications are encouraged to apply regardless of their ability to pay. A limited number of need-based scholarships will be available).
- Program Fees are due May 1st
- We look forward to receiving your application!
If you have any questions or inquiries related to the application or the application process for the Summer Pre Medical Professions Program, we encourage you to reach out to our partners at: cpet@cpet.ufl.edu
If you have any questions or inquiries related to the Summer Pre Medical Professions program, please free to reach out to our team at DOCOM-SPMPP@ad.ufl.edu
Program Dates for 2026
Session 1: June 22-26, 2026
Session 2: July 6-10, 2026
Session 3: July 20-24, 2026
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