Programs for Undergraduate Degree Students, Regardless of MajorsUndergraduate Degree Students

The UIC School of Public Health has participated in the State of Illinois Urban Health Program for the past three decades. The stated goal of hte Urban Health Program is to increase the number of minorities entering the health professions. Beginning in the early 1990s, the Urban Health Program at the School of Public Health sought additional funding in order to attract minority and disadvantaged individuals to careers in public health. Five years ago, we secured additonal funidng to form a comprehensive Pipeline to Health Careers. Operated as a partnership with the Chicago Public Schools, this office actively worked in 20 schools, offering a variety of programs to stimulate interest in the health professions and support the academic competitiveness to complete the necessary educaitonal preparation.

We are sad to report that, due to the funding priorities in the Bush Administration, we have been forced to put many of our programs on hiatus. We have been very fortunate to secure some funding from the State of Illinois, especially from Rep. Cynthia Soto (D-4) for programs in her district and from the Illinois Board of Higher Education to support many of our efforts.

This website includes a full description of all of our pipeline programs. However, as you click on many of the links, you will find that individual components have been discontinued due to this funding crisis. The Urban Health and Diversity Program staff is hard at work to secure new funding and, as funds become available, these programs will be offered.

The University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Public Health provides one of the best graduate/professional education in public health. Yet, it is one of the least expensive of all accredited schools of public health. The tuition of almost all (100%) students that take eight semesters or more in a semester is waived, plus they receive a monthly stipend of a minimum of $550.00, depending on their research involvement through Research Assistantships. Additionally, a student that receives a tuition waiver for spring automatically receives a tuition waiver for the subsequent summer if he or she takes a minimum of three semester hours during summer.

The goal of the UICSPH Office of Urban Health and Diversity Programs is to enhance the admission, retention, and graduation of students from multicultural backgrounds whose ethnicities are underrepresented in health professions. We have a long track record of developing and maintaining programs for students - including working professionals - interested in public health careers at the masters and doctoral levels. We are particularly interested in African Americans, Latinos and Native Americans who reside or intend to work in the Health Profession Shortage Areas (HPSAs) of Illinois, especially Chicago.

As of September, 1, 2006, federal budget cuts have forced us to shut down many of our programs. Office staff is directing its efforts towards securing new funding and, as that funding becomes available, programs will be resumed. Please check back for funding and program updates.

We currently offer the following programs designed for students and working professionals interested in health professions education:

  • Bridges to Baccalaureate Public Health Satellite Program

These programs have been suspended due to funding limitations:

  • Summer Residential Enrichment Program (SREP)
  • Pre-Matriculation Program (PMP)
  • Saturday College
  • High School Summer Public Health Institute (HSSPHI)
  • National Public Health Week celebrations (city-wide)
  • Student Support Groups (BSST/EPI/Environmental Calculations)
  • Programs coordinated with Chicago State University
  • Field Trips

Recruitment Conferences

Dates:

1. Next one: January 13, 2007 (To commemorate Martin Luther Kind, Jr.'s Birthday)   

Place: UIC School of Public Health
Registration: Register for the January 13, 2007 conference online or .doc or .pdf
Contact Person: Josephine Mensah, (312) 996-5955, mensahl@uic.edu

Paid eight-ten week Summer Residential Enrichment Program (SREP) for college juniors and seniors

Dates: Discontinued
2006 Brochure: .doc or .pdf
2006 Application: .doc or .pdf

Application Deadline: N/A
Place: UIC School of Public Health
Registration: Online Application
Contact Person: Adedeji S. Adefuye, (312) 996-5955, rill@uic.edu

Pre-Admission/Pre-Application program (PAAP) including GRE prep for students applying to the UIC School of Public Health

Dates:

1. First Saturday in October to last Saturday in November
    Application Deadline: First Friday in October
2. First Saturday in January to third Saturday in February
    Application Deadline: First Friday in January

Place: UIC School of Public Health
Registration: GRE Brochure (.doc) (.pdf)
Contact Person: Adedeji S. Adefuye, (312) 996-5955, rill@uic.edu

Public Health Satellite Program (PHSP) for City College students interested in four-year college followed by graduate degrees on public health.

Dates and Deadline: Applications are accepted all year round.
Place: UIC School of Public Health and City Colleges of Chicago
Registration: Online Application
Contact Person: Sharif Islam, (312) 996-2270, mislam1@uic.edu

Link with Centers for Science Success baccalaureate programs at City Colleges of Chicago (CCC)

Dates and Deadline: Applications are accepted all year round.
Place: City Colleges of Chicago
Registration: By recommendation of professors/instructors
Contact Person: Sharif Islam, (312) 996-2270, mislam1@uic.edu

Program Information

News & Events

Bi-Annual Conference on Career Opportunity for Minorities in Public Health. Date: October 14, 2006 (.doc) (.pdf)

Project 1000

The UIC Graduate College is again participating in Project 1000, an initiative that helps underrepresented students apply to graduate school. Students may apply to up to seven of the more than 70 participating institutions by using one application. The School of Public Health may request more information from students after the applicants have gone through a preliminary screening and have an opportunity of being admitted.
For more information Click here. The Project does not charge a fee for its service and our university will waive the application fee

Credit Applications to UIC SPH

1. Non Degree
2. Degree Programs