Participants of the Health Disparities Clinical Summer Research Fellowship Program do not need to have previous research experience, but must demonstrate a high probability of fulfilling the social and educational goals of this program.

Once accepted to the program, you will be matched with a community sponsor based on your interests. For a list of community sponsoring organizations from the previous program, please see the program handbook.

The program is most beneficial to those who are already familiar with the MCAT or DAT exam. The program is not intended to teach all of the concepts of the various content areas of either exam, but is instead intended to help one further their preparation with strategies and test taking skills to be most successful. It is best that applicants have taken the required premedical/predental courses prior to applying to this program.

You may still apply, however, previous scores must be submitted with your completed application.

Participants of the Summer Research Fellowship Program do not need to have previous research experience. However, they must demonstrate preparation for a laboratory research experience through academic excellence in coursework in biology and chemistry (preferably through organic chemistry) and demonstrate a high probability of fulfilling the social and educational goals of this program.

Accepted participants are responsible for finding a faculty sponsor to work with for their summer project. Research opportunities can be accessed via the UConn Health website. Once accepted to the program, participants should contact faculty members who they are interested in working with to determine availability. Recommendations for faculty sponsors will also be offered based on your interest expressed in your application.

The Aetna HPPI college summer enrichment programs provide housing and meals. Once accepted to the program, specific housing and meal information will be provided. Please note that you are required to live in the designated housing facility for the program.

The Aetna HPPI college summer enrichment programs provide transportation to and from the dorms and UConn Health. Participants of the Health Disparities Clinical Summer Research Fellowship Program will also be provided transportation to and from their community sites. Additional transportation is also provided for any enrichment trips.

Applications for each Aetna HPPI college enrichment program must be completed through the online application system and submitted electronically. Only applications submitted through the online system will be considered. Please note that your typed name is sufficient as an electronic signature for the application.

All supporting documents must be submitted electronically via the online application system. *Please note that only official transcripts will be sent to hcop@uchc.edu. Official transcripts that cannot be sent electronically as an e-Script to hcop@uchc.edu can be sent as hard copies mailed to:

Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs
UConn Health
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030-3920
Attention: Jan Figueroa

Letters of recommendation must be submitted by the recommender using the specified link for the receipt. The link is sent directly to your recommenders when you submit the online application. All letters of recommendation must contain an official signature by the recommender and be on official institution letterhead. It is the applicant’s responsibility to confirm with their recommenders that all letters are submitted by the deadline.

Transcripts must be official and sent as official e-Scripts or official hard copies (if e-Script is not available). Unofficial transcripts will not be considered.

Yes, score reports for all standardized tests including SAT, ACT, PEAU, GRE, and MCAT or DAT are needed to complete your application. These reports can be sent as an official copy, scanned copy, or screen shot that includes your name and all official scores. If your undergraduate institution did not require you to take the SAT, ACT, or an equivalent exam for admission, please submit an official letter from your institution stating that this requirement was waived.

All SAT and/or ACT or an equivalent exam scores must be submitted. You can check with your college or university for record of your score. If you did not take the SAT, ACT or an equivalent exam because your institution did not require them, please send official documentation stating so as mentioned in the previous question.

A current Federal Tax Form 1040 or Equivalent is required to complete your application. Only the 1040 Form with just the page reflecting number of dependents and adjusted gross income (when completed and filed with IRS) is needed. If you (or your parents/guardians if you are listed as their dependent) will not file before the February 1st submission deadline, please submit a Tax Form 1040 or Equivalent for the previous year with your application until the current form is available. Please note that a current form must be submitted once filed.

You can only apply to one program for a given summer. As noted on the application, you must select only one program that you are interested in applying to. Please note that an applicant can apply for other programs in subsequent years as long as they continue to meet the eligibility requirements.

Yes, all supporting documents must be submitted through the online application system and only official transcripts as e-Scripts to hcop@uchc.edu (or postal mall if e-Script is not available) and received no later than February 1. Applications are considered by the Admissions Committee when they are complete. Applicants should understand that it is their responsibility that all materials are submitted, including letters of recommendation, which must be submitted directly by recommenders.

A typical day is from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Evenings and weekends are your own time, except when there are mandatory activities. You are strongly encouraged to use time in the evenings or on weekends to study, meet with Resident Assistant tutors, or work on research projects. Regular classes and activities are not scheduled on the Juneteenth and July 4th Independence holiday observances.