Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS)

Overview

• Location: Newark, NJ
• Contact Information:
  • Office for Diversity and Community Engagement
  • Telephone: (973) 972-3762
  • Fax: (973) 972-3768
  • Email: [email protected]
• Website: NJMS Rutgers

Hispanic Center of Excellence (HCOE)

• Objective: Enhance educational opportunities and support for Hispanic students in medical fields.
• Programs Offered:
  • Summer Youth Scholars Program (SYSP)
  • MCAT Program
  • Resources for Latino Health

Summer Youth Scholars Program (SYSP)

• Duration: Six weeks, from June 30 to August 8, 2025
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 3:30 PM
• Target Audience: Rising 11th and 12th-grade students passionate about STEM

Program Highlights

• SAT preparation
• Anatomy and physiology courses
• Research presentations
• College exploration
• Wellness activities
• Insights into the field of medicine
• Career counseling and skills development

Eligibility Criteria

• Rising 11th or 12th-grade students by June 2025
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Must have taken at least one science course
• Must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents
• Agreement to release PSAT/SAT/ACT scores

Application Process

• Deadline: April 18, 2025
• Required Documents:
  • Online application form
  • Personal statement
  • Immunization record
  • Attendance record
  • Two letters of recommendation (one from a science teacher)
  • Official high school transcripts
• Submission:
  • Preferred via email to [email protected]
  • Mail to: 185 South Orange Ave, B624, Newark, NJ 07103

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Affiliations

• University Hospital
• RWJBarnabas Health
• Veterans Health Administration
• Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
• Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Contact and Accessibility

• General Contact: (732) 445-info (4636)
• Email: [email protected]
• Accessibility Concerns: [email protected]

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