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Program Sites

SMDEP is implemented at 12 program sites across the nation. Each program site provides scholars with academic enrichment in the basic sciences and math, clinical experiences, career development activities, learning and study skills seminars, and a financial planning workshop. Program sites vary on how they deliver each of these required components and when the programs begin. Applicants are encouraged to review program site information below. Also, you can compare sites by viewing one of the matrices under Compare Program Sites.

Case Western Reserve University Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine (Ohio)
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and College of Dental Medicine (N.Y.)
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and UCLA School of Dentistry (Calif.)
Duke University School of Medicine (N.C.)
Howard University Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Dentistry and Medicine (D.C.)
The University of Texas Dental Branch and Medical School at Houston (Texas)
UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical and New Jersey Dental Schools (N.J.)
University of Louisville Schools of Medicine and Dentistry (Ky.)
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Colleges of Medicine and Dentistry (Neb.)
University of Virginia School of Medicine (Va.)
University of Washington Schools of Medicine and Dentistry (Wash.)
Yale University School of Medicine (Conn.)

Compare Program Sites

The Basics: Start and end dates, site locations

Curriculum: Program content and highlights

Living and Finances: Daily life and money matters

Contacts: Program site contact info

SMDEP is a national program funded by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
with direction and technical assistance provided by
The Association of American Medical Colleges and The American Dental Education Association.