College of Medicine’s Urban Health Program (UIC-COM UHP) PROGRAMS

The UIC-COM UHP offers a variety programs and services for high school students to faculty and alumni from underrepresented and disadvantaged groups. These comprehensive programs are designed to expose students to the medical profession, prepare the next generation of physicians for service in medically underserved areas and provide professional development to current physicians with the ultimate goal of reducing health disparities, specifically in the state of Illinois. Below is the list of the services/programs that we provide:

For High School Students:

Health Career Opportunity Clubs – several HCOP clubs have been set-up at various high schools throughout Chicago wherein students participate in this Academic year program that highlight health professions and biomedical science careers for high school students highlighting health and biomedical careers

Annual Medical Day – Every the College of Medicine UHP, in conjunction with The Student National Medical Association (SNMA) along with LaRaza Medical Student Association (LaRaMA), host an Annual Med Day for High School students with an interest in health sciences. There will be anatomy and pathology lab hands on demonstrations and presentations; Medical student panel for students to ask questions; Vital signs workshop for students to learn how to take; blood pressure, heart rate, etc.; lifestyle workshop including nutrition, etc and more.

For College Students:

MCAT Prep: 7-week, summer program designed to prepare students to navigate the medical school admission process successfully.

Post-baccalaureate Admission Program: 11-month, conditional admission program, for consideration, one must apply for traditional admission to UIC-COM through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS)

Summer Pre-matriculation Program: The University Of Illinois College Of Medicine Urban Health Program’s (COM-UHP) Summer Pre-matriculation Program (SPP) is a seven-week academic enrichment program that aims to help bolster students’ basic medical science knowledge. SPP encourages the development of professional and peer support networks during the summer prior to matriculation in the University Of Illinois College Of Medicine. SPP is specifically designed for students who have been conditionally admitted to the COM. The SPP Program normally takes place on end of May – beginning of July.

For Current UIC College of Medicine Medical Students:

Medical Student Support Program

Mentorship and Networking Opportunities

For Faculty and Alumni:

Networking Opportunities

Professional Development

Career Coaching/Mentorship

For additional information about the College of Medicine Urban Health Program, contact us at :

College of Medicine
Urban Health Program
University of Illinois-Chicago

1819 W. Polk Street (MC 786), CMW 145
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 996-6491
Fax: (312) 996-3548
Email: UHPCOM@uic.edu