UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

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1 UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY PEPP II Program Homegrown Healthcare Providers PEPP II Summer Program: June 6 th - July 3 rd, 2018 MISSION The Professional Education Preparation Program (PEPP) II is a summer academic enrichment program for rising juniors and or seniors who are interested in becoming rural physicians or dentists. We offer many avenues for networking, volunteering, and observations to accelerate your application for professional school. Our goal is to provide our participants a summer of growth and involvement to become future healthcare providers in underserved areas across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. OVERVIEW PEPP II is a four and half week residential summer program administered by the Professional Education Preparation Program through the Donald T. Frazier Science Outreach Center at the University of Kentucky. This is a mandatory attendance program; therefore, do not consider applying if you have a conflicting event during the duration of the program. The program is designed to prepare students from medical and dental shortage counties/areas of Kentucky for the admissions process for medical and dental school, as well as, provide clinical and volunteer experiences in medicine and dentistry. PEPP II is funded by the Dean s Office of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Program materials and dormitory housing are provided by the program. All participants must reside in the PEPP designated dormitory (no commuting or apartments). We use as a major outlet for communication and during the program, we use Dropbox as a means of uploading information and documents for your participation throughout the program. ELIGIBILITY Applicants must be Kentucky residents, whose permanent (home) residence is in one of the medical or dental shortage counties or health professional shortage areas listed below. All applicants must have completed at least two years of college. No graduates or nontraditional students. Applicants must have completed two semesters of general chemistry with labs and two semesters of biology with labs. It is preferred, but not required, that applicants have completed two semesters of organic chemistry with labs at the time of participation. In certain cases, students who need to take a summer school class may be allowed to do so while attending PEPP II, but only if the class(s) is online and we have to be made aware of the need to take the class.

2 ELIGIBLE COUNTIES Adair Caldwell Elliott Hart Leslie Marshall Morgan Robertson Union Allen Carlisle Estill Hickman Letcher Martin Muhlenberg Rockcastle Washington Ballard Carter Garrard Hopkins Lewis Mason Nelson Russell Wayne Bath Casey Graves Jackson Lincoln McCreary Ohio Scott Webster Barren Christian Grayson Johnson Livingston McLean Owen Spencer Whitley Bell Clay Green Knott Logan Meade Owsley Taylor Wolfe Bracken Clinton Greenup Knox Lyon Menifee Perry Todd Breathitt Crittenden Hardin Larue Madison Metcalfe Pike Trigg Bullitt Cumberland Harlan Lawrence Magoffin Monroe Powell Trimble Butler Edmonson Harrison Lee Marion Montgomery Pulaski Union Students who reside in Louisville in the area north of Algonquin Parkway and west of 7th street and in Lexington between Loudon Avenue and Forbes Road are also eligible to apply. Students from any of the counties listed below are deemed Health Professional Shortage Areas, these counties will be considered. COST OF PARTICIPATION Boyd Fulton Henry McCracken Scott Clark Gallatin Laurel Pendleton Warren The PEPP fee will be based on family annual income (after allowable deductions) as reported on the family s most recent IRS Form Once accepted the total cost will be broken up into payments, but for your attendance, in the program, your charges will be paid in full before June 1st. Any out of county acceptances will be charged, regardless of family annual income, $1, for participation. Total Cost for Participant Family Income Range $1, Greater than $75,000 $1, $74,999 65,000 $1, $64,999 55,000 $1, $54,999 45,000 $ $44,999-35,000 $ $34,999 or Less INSTRUCTION Instruction and review in Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Psychology and Sociology, and new to this year Microbiology/Immunology, as well as MCAT and DAT prep. You will also receive a MCAT or DAT exam during

3 your time at PEPP. There is also a PREP Course that concentrates on personal statements, interview skills, and application skills. By being a PEPPer you will receive future assistance with application and interview preparation for medical school and dental school throughout your undergraduate career. PEPP participants will receive a 50% discount on their MCAT and or DAT preparations course from KAPLAN. EXPERIENCES Hospital and Clinical rotations at the UK Chandler Medical Center and at the UK Hospital and Clinics are a very important part of the PEPP II experience. Pre-Med participants will have rotations n the Operating Room, the Emergency Department, Pediatrics, and Labor and Delivery. Pre-Dental students will also observe and shadow faculty, dental students, and patients in the UK Dental Clinics, including the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the Urgent Care Clinic. Participants will have visits to Cardinal Hill Hospital, Special Needs Camps for Children and many other volunteer/service opportunities throughout the Lexington community. Laboratory experiences and seminars on health-related topics include, but are not limited to: medical and dental admissions, organ transplants, genetic defects, cancer, rural medicine, hypnosis, missions, therapeutic message, Alzheimer s, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, and much more. Experiences include minimally invasive surgery lab, suture clinic, pathology lab, and much more. Lastly, you will have numerous opportunities to network with representatives and faculty of the College of Medicine and College of Dentistry. Please note: Participants must abide by all rules of the program. This is a mandatory attendance program, therefore, do not consider if you have conflicting events during the duration of the program. All students are required to live in the dorm 7 days a week for the duration of PEPP. The schedule is packed with beneficial items that require your attendance. Participants may be excused for pre-arranged events no more than 2 days during the entire program) conferences, etc. Participants are required to attend classes and all scheduled activities held during the week. Participants will have free time in the evenings and weekends around their scheduled shadowing times. Participants are asked not to work during the program due to our busy and full schedule Disclaimer: Please make a copy of your application for your records. We designed this application to mimic the medical and dental school applications that way you become more familiar with the process and what is asked. UK STUDENTS: There is a scholarship opportunity from the Women and Philanthropy group. It s only open to UK students. Please attach a small write up why you need this assistance. Once accepted in PEPP you will be informed of your award allotment. For Additional Information: Margaret McConnell, Director: (859) or mcmcco2@uky.edu Ryan Kennedy, Assistant Director: (859) or ryankennedy@uky.edu f Mail Your Application To: Margaret McConnell/Ryan Kennedy UK PEPP II 201 UKMC, ANNEX Veterans Drive Lexington, KY

4 U K P E P P I I A p p l i c a t i o n Please print in ink or type. Please answer all blanks. BIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION PROFILE Title: First Name: Middle Name: Last Name: Preferred Name: Gender: CONTACT INFORMATION Current Address: BIRTH INFORMATION Date of Birth: City: State: Country: Permanent Address: Cell Phone: RACE/ETHNICITY Do you consider yourself to be of American Indian or Alaska Native: Asian: Hispanic/Latino Origin? Black or African American: White: Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: OTHER INFORMATION Native Language: Other Languages Spoken: Military Status: Use an additional sheet of paper if necessary for the following questions below. Have you ever been disciplined for student conduct violations (e.g. academic probation, dismissal, suspension, disqualification, etc.) by any college or school? Have you ever been disciplined for academic performance (e.g. academic probation, dismissal, suspension, disqualification, etc.) by any college or school? Have you ever been convicted of a Felony? Have you ever had any certification, registration, license or clinical privileges revoked, suspended or in any way restricted by an institution, state or locality? Have you been convicted of a Misdemeanor? Your parent s family income falls within the table s guidelines and you are considered to have met the criteria for economically disadvantaged: Describe your hometown and high school s college readiness? Are you currently employed? Type of Job: Hours Per Week:

5 FAMILY INFORMATION Father/Guardian 1 Mother/Guardian 2 First Name: First Name: Last Name: Last Name: Relationship to Applicant: Relationship to Applicant: Address: Address: Cell Phone: Cell Phone: Occupation: Occupation: Highest Education Level: Highest Education Level: Living in Household: Living in Household: Family Income: Please indicate your Family Annual Taxable Income for the calendar year 2016 as reported on your income tax forms: $ Please explain any special circumstance you would like to be known in considering you for the PEPP II program (e.g. lengthy family illness, change in employment or income status, disability, etc.) Use an additional sheet of paper if necessary. ACADEMIC HISTORY HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED Name: City & State: Graduation Date (MM/YY): Guidance Counselor: STANDARDIZED TESTS: ACT/SAT Score: If applicable, MCAT or DAT Scores: CURRENT COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY Name: Start Date: End Date: Major(s): Minor(s): GPA: Science GPA: Status: Junior or Senior Degree and Expected Date: Advisor: Advisor Please List all Chemistry, Biological, and Physics Courses and labs. Indicate if you are currently enrolled. Biology: Chemistry: Physics: Please list your 2018 Spring Course Schedule: Sumer School Classes are NOT allowed while attending PEPP II unless it is online class. Will you be taking an online class? If so, what class will you be taking? Time of day: Days of the week the class will be held:

6 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION You are interested in the PEPP II Program for the Medicine or Dentistry curriculum: Have you participated in any other summer enrichment program(s)? When and List them: Have you participated in Research? If so, explain briefly: List your Scholarships and honors: List your Shadowing/Observing Experiences: List your Volunteering Experiences: List your Extracurricular Activities you are a part of: Activities/Hobbies you enjoy: MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES: Please complete a brief write up of your three most meaningful experiences you ve had during your time in undergrad. These can be volunteer, shadowing/observing, or an extracurricular activity that s made a lasting impact on you. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE (ESSAY): Write a two-page (double-spaced) statement describing your interest in pursuing a health career, specifically stating why you wish to become a physician or a dentist and why you wish to participate in PEPP II. This statement should be typed. By my signature below, I hereby certify that the information provided on this application and in my Statement of Purpose is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I agree to pay a fee for my participation in PEPP II if I am accepted to the program. Signature of Applicant Date Your application must be received at the PEPP Office by January 24, 2018, and MUST INCLUDE: 1. Fully completed 2018 PEPP II application portion (Incomplete applications will not be considered.) 2. Your Statement of Purpose (ESSAY) 3. Your Meaningful Experiences write up 4. Your Photograph 5. All College Transcripts of your College Grades through December (Unofficial Copies will be accepted.) Applicants will be notified by phone approximately at the middle of February