AAMC Minority Serving Institution Pathway Initiative (MSIPI)

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Announcement: MSIPI is an AAMC-funded initiative integrated into the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP). You can apply to both SHPEP and MSIPI with a single application. The application deadline is February 5, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET. All application materials, including one letter of recommendation and official transcript(s), must be postmarked/time-stamped by February 5, 2025. Please note that application materials postmarked by the deadline will be processed by the National Program Office, even if those materials arrive after the deadline. It can take up to 10 business days to process application materials once they are received by the National Program Office.

MSIPI is a free 5-week summer enrichment program offering students an opportunity to engage in tailored programming at either a Native American-Serving Nontribal Institution (NASNTI) or a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). The program takes place at one of two partner institutions and offers students a chance to develop competencies for becoming successful applicants to health profession programs, plan academic journeys, get clinical exposure, and network. Students are encouraged to apply and benefit from this program as they explore a career in the health professions.

We're excited to share that this year, the MSIPI application is part of the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) application process! SHPEP is a free, six-week summer program that provides college students from diverse backgrounds with academic enrichment, clinical experiences, and career development opportunities in the health professions. With one application, you can apply to both SHPEP and MSIPI sites, selecting up to three locations in total across both programs. The deadline to submit your application for SHPEP and MSIPI is February 5, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET


 

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MSIPI Institutions:

  • Aspiring Scholars in Undergraduate Pre-Medicine Program - Albany State University 
  • Tilikum Summer Health Experience - Portland State University

The MSIPI program runs for 5 weeks, combining virtual programming with in-person activities. For more logistical details, please see the Aspiring Scholars in Undergraduate Pre-Medicine Program and Tilikum Summer Health Experience.