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  Summer Residential Program (SRP) — 2008 Applications
   

We are no longer accepting applications for our 2008 Summer Residential Program. Please check back in December, 2008 for applications to our 2009 Summer Residential Program.

  Did You Know?

Every culture maintains different standards of personal space – that invisible protective zone or area surrounding an individual. As our world's boundaries shrink and societies become more globalized, knowing about and respecting the differences in cultural spatiality and territory, allow an individual to negotiate cultural barriers more successfully. Click here to learn more....

The above "On the QT" tip and other resources are available from the Work-Based Learning Connections web site.
 

 

"Promoting the representation of ethnic minority and low-income groups in the health professions."

Application deadline for the 2008 Summer Residential Program has passed.

Applications for our 2008 Summer Residential Program are no longer available. Applications post-marked on or before March 15, 2008 will be accepted and reviewed.

We would like to thank every applicant, parent, teacher, counselor, and mentor for your interest in our program. If an application was mailed in before the deadline, you should receive a postcard from us once your application has been processed.

Best of luck to each applicant.

The Ultimate Guide to Summer Opportunities for Teens

SMYSP is proud to be featured in The Ultimate Guide to Summer Opportunities for Teens: 200 Programs That Prepare You for College Success, a book published by Prufrock press and available nationwide. This directory lists 200 exemplary domestic and international programs in the areas of academic enrichment, fine arts, leadership and service, math, science, computer science and technology. SMYSP is highlighted as an outstanding resource for students interested in college and health careers.

For more information about this publication or to place an order, visit Prufrock Press Inc.

ultimate guide

 
Personal Stories

"SMYSP helped me know specifically why I wanted to be a doctor and how medicine made sense in my life."
meet SMYSP graduate Irene Linetskaya

"Being at SMYSP broke down a lot of emotional barriers I’d put up...."
meet SMYSP graduate Destinee Cooper

"SMYSP was one of the most enlightening things that could have happened to me."
meet SMYSP graduate Kao Vang

"I identified with the people in the program in such a powerful way...."
meet SMYSP graduate Juan Ibarra

 

 
  

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All Heart: Freshly arrived from war-torn Congo, Stivi Vangadio went from barely speaking English to Stanford Medical Youth Science Program

Newsweek —
I'm Counting Every Penny – An immigrant's dream: Nwankwo earned a full scholarship to Berkeley

American Journal of Health Promotion —
2007 Robert F. Allen Symbol of H.O.P.E. Award Dr. Marilyn Winkleby

MercuryNews.com —
Willow Glen High: Grad's determined to make a difference
 

How you can help

SMYSP solely relies on the generosity of individuals, companies and organizations to reach out to more deserving students. See how you can help.
 

Site Highlights

Academic Toolbox Opportunity of a Lifetime
Preview our documentary film Opportunity of a Lifetime in this 10-minute clip.
Academic Toolbox Academic Toolbox
With the help of the SMYSP Academic Toolbox, you can make your dream of college a reality.
Health Career Profiles
There are hundreds of careers related to health. We've listed a few profiles here.
Academic Toolbox White Paper
This four-page white paper (PDF) describes how we put potential into purpose.
2006 SMYSP Annual Report
Our current annual report available for download. To access past annual reports, click here.
Summer Opportunities
A list of other summer opportunities for high school and college students is located here.

 

MEET THE STAFF

 Meet Faculty Advisor Dr. Marilyn Winkleby and visit her new research site here.
Meet Executive Director Judith Ned
Welcome to SMYSP