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[Bowchickawowwow]

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I'm going to apply to SMDEP this fall and was looking at some of the program site websites.

A lot of them give precedence to minority students, I'm an Asian Female, more specifically a Pakistani Female, am I a minority?

Also, do I still have a chance of getting into these programs even though I might not be African American, Native American, or Hispanic?

Also, are we allowed to apply to more than one program (Like UVA, Duke, and all those other programs)?

 

[JayNikki]

I did SMDEP at UVA. Im not sure how they classify a minority but my class was very diverse. There were African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, and Caucasians, so although the program is designed for students who are underrepresented in medicine i would still give it a shot if it seems like something that you would really be interested in. I believe you are allowed to apply to up to 3 program sites.

 

[deleted357625]

They mean URM


Hispanic, African American, Female, Native American


Being Asian doesn't help

 

[Bowchickawowwow]

They mean URM


Hispanic, African American, Female, Native American


Being Asian doesn't help

Yeah I figured, maybe being female might, but as the above comment said, there were caucasians which is a relief, looking forward to applying to this program 🙂

 

[lh027]

I did SMDEP and I'm Asian... I wouldn't let the URM status discourage you, a steady public health/health disparities interest would help if anything

 

[BJJ]

Key is to apply early. No matter what apply as early as you can. If you apply early I'm pretty sure you can get in with a mediocre application

 

[Bowchickawowwow]

Key is to apply early. No matter what apply as early as you can. If you apply early I'm pretty sure you can get in with a mediocre application

Well I'll be a freshman, so the earliest I can apply is after I get my first transcript, hope my application isn't mega late 🙁