SHP-PEP Staff

Frankie Augustin - Director

Amina V. Gonzalez - SHP-PEP Program Coordinator

Angelica Mata - SHP-PEP Advisor

Ariadne Salvador - SHP-PEP Lead Student Assistant

Keenia Tappin - SHP-PEP Student Assistant

Armond Ohanian - SHP-PEP Student Assistant

CSM Student Services

Eucalyptus Hall 2126
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8408

Phone: (818) 677-4558
Fax: (818) 677-3877
E-mail: smssceop@csun.edu

Hours:
Mon, Thu 8:00am-5:00pm
Tue, Wed 8:00am - 7:00pm
Fri 8:00am - 12:00pm

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SHP-PEP


Student Health Professionals Pre-Entry Program

SHP-PEP is a student-centered program which provides counseling, guest speakers, and academic survival skill classes specifically tailored to the needs of the pre-health professional student. Students participate in an intensive week long live-in summer enrichment program (SHP-PEP Week) designed to familiarize them with the college atmosphere by providing free residence in college dorms, classroom lectures on math and science, and team building activities to foster a strong community of friendship and support. The week culminates with a group research project competition presented by the student participants to the program committee. SHP-PEPpers


Whether you are interested in Nursing, Physical Therapy, Osteopathy, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Medicine, Psychiatry, Health Advocacy, etc., SHP-PEP is geared towards enhancing the likelihood that you will persevere in your health professional career pathway.

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The Student Health Professionals Pre-Entry Program (SHP-PEP) is designed to assist pre-health professional students like you early in their careers by providing:

• The opportunity to increase your chances of getting into the health professions school of your choice.
• College survival skills so that you will be best prepared for the rigorous college life and its curriculum.
• Mentoring and motivation so that you have the support, guidance and assistance needed to face the challenges that come with being a pre-health professional student.


• A community of support made up of staff and fellow students who share similar goals and interests.
• Facilitated Study Sessions to help maximize your academic success.

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Student Eligibility To qualify for SHP-PEP, applicants must:

• Be from a disadvantaged background.
• Be a Fall 2008 entering freshman.
• Have a pre-health career goal in mind.
• Must be available to participate in SHP-PEP Week from August 11 to August 16, 2008.
• Be a committed participant for the duration of your undergraduate career.


Application Procedure:

An application is complete and ready for review when all of the following materials have been received:

• A completed and signed application form is available at:
http:// www.csun.edu/~smssceop/Official_Application_SHP-PEP_2008.doc
• One (1) page essay describing your personal, family, and community background, your motivation for pursuing a career in health, any particular circumstances, experiences, or persons that influenced you to attend college, and what you expect to gain from your participation in SHP-PEP.
• Finalists will be granted an interview. A telephone interview will be arranged for applicants who live more than 50 miles away.

If you have any questions, please call us and ask to speak with a SHP-PEP Representative: (818) 677-4558