Summer High School Program

S2M2 Vision:
To cultivate the next generation of top quality, culturally competent academic physicians and scientists.

S2M2 Mission:
To encourage, nurture, and enhance the commitment to science and medicine in a welcoming and intellectually stimulating environment for groups of diverse high school students.

To develop leadership, teaching and mentoring skills among USU medical students and prospective students.

To provide long term mentoring and learning opportunities to students interested in pursuing a career in science and service in the context of military medicine.

Background
The Office of Recruitment and Diversity (ORD) implemented the Science, Service, Medicine, and Mentoring (S2M2) program for the first time during the Summer of 2004. S2M2 was developed in order to help high school students, already interested in science and medicine, continue down the path that will lead them to achieve their goals. The program was established in cooperation with the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and especially the Admissions Department and the Office of Alumni Affairs.

S2M2 Program Enrollment information

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S2M2 Enrollment

2007 Program Dates and Duration
S2M2 is an intensive five-day program. This year the program will be held twice, with one session being 23 -27 July and the other being held in 06 - 10 August. The program each day will start at 8 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. There will be adult supervision until 6 p.m. Parents are encouraged to pick their children up in front of Building B between 5 and 6 p.m. daily. Up to 12 scholars will be accepted into each session.

Eligibility
Applicants for the S2M2 program must be high school students entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade. Applicants should be in good standing academically and have completed high school biology as a minimum. Scholars will be selected on the basis of scholastic achievement, interest in science and particularly in the field of medicine, leadership skills, a sense of community service, and personal attributes. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must attend the entire session. Some activities will require working with a partner, and a student’s absence may adversely impact another’s performance. In addition, students must be able to arrive on time, as some activities may involve group transportation to another facility.

Application Procedure
Applicants must complete and submit a formal application package with all the required materials to be considered for acceptance. The package must include a completed application, a one-page essay explaining why you want to enter the health sciences/ medical profession and how you think this program will help achieve that, and one letter of recommendation from a high school science teacher or guidance counselor.

2007 S2M2 Application:

Word File - MS Word Required
PDF File - Acrobat Reader Required

Mail completed forms, essay and recommendation letters to:
LaRhonda Baker
S2M2 Program
Office of Recruitment & Diversity
4301 Jones Bridge Road
Bethesda, MD 20814