• Eighteen to twenty students are admitted to this program each year.
• All applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of Washington or Idaho.
• Applicants must be residents of Washington or Idaho and be current high school sophomores or juniors who have a strong interest in a health care profession.
• This program targets underrepresented minorities, rural-areas, first generation college students, and/or economically disadvantaged students from Washington or Idaho.

What will you be doing in the U-DOC Summer Program?

• Getting a preview of college life
• Taking a pre-med curriculum overview
• Exploring Medicine and other health careers
• Finding out more about community health issues
• Gaining exposure to clinical medicine

What will you learn at U-DOC?

• Basic science including anatomy, biology, chemistry and english
• Enhance your computer and research skills
• How to prepare for medical school, including MCAT practice test
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of various health careers

How much does U-DOC cost?

• U-DOC is free to students.
• Housing and food is provided.
• Students will be paid a small weekly stipend while at the program.

What does a typical day entail?

Sample schedule:

9:00 am - 10:00 am English
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Chemistry
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Intro to Health Careers

What about my summer job?

• We require that students not hold summer jobs or participate in other programs while U-DOC is in session due to the programs demanding schedule.