Applications open for SouthMed Prep Scholars Program

Alana Fortune of Dillard University and Trentyn Shaw of

Alabama State University participated in the 2019 SouthMed 

Prep and D.R.E.A.M. programs, respectively.

The SouthMed Prep Scholars Program (SMPS) at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine is now accepting applications. 

The program is designed to enhance medical school access and success through two eight-week summer sessions that focus on research, MCAT preparation, the interview process, and continuous relationship building between prospective medical students and the USA College of Medicine.

SMPS is designed for the following individuals:

• Identify as underrepresented in medicine and
• Residents of Alabama or the surrounding service area counties of Mississippi (George, Greene, Harrison, Jackson, Perry and Stone counties) or Florida (Escambia and Santa Rosa counties).

For more information or to access the application, visit https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/com/administration/diversity/southmed.html.

For questions, contact LoRen Burroughs Modisa, USA College of Medicine Office of Diversity and Inclusion, at lburroughs@southalabama.edu.