Diversity Summer Health-Related Research Education Program (DSHREP)

You will need to request an official transcript. Transcripts should be mailed directly to the Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity using the address provided under the contact information. Before beginning your application, you will need the following information about your recommenders: Name, Title, Email Address and Phone Number.

The application process should take about half an hour, please be sure to allot ample time to complete the form without interruption. Once you begin the application, it is recommended that you complete it in its entirety.

Students must demonstrate a serious interest in a medical or allied health career and meet the following criteria:

• 3.4 Undergraduate Science and Math GPA Required
• Completion of at least one year of college (three courses per academic term)
• Open to students at all undergraduate institutions

Individuals who are differently-abled and/or who come from a disadvantaged background are encouraged to apply, including, but not limited to their:

• Socio-economic status;
• Membership in any racial and ethnic groups;
• Physical or mental disability or impairment (that substantially limits one or more life activities);
• Disadvantaged background (e.g., have experienced homelessness; were in the foster care system; were eligible for financial assistance such as free school lunch, food stamps, or Pell grants; or have parents who did not complete a bachelor’s degree).

Program acceptance is not made on any single metric; applications are reviewed holistically.

Application:

• Opens Late October
• Closes: February 1

Program Dates:

• May 27 (move-in)
• May 28 – May 30 (Orientation)
• June 2 (day one in lab)
• August 1 (final day) 

10 weeks from the end of May through early August; generally 40 hours during the weekdays with some evening events

Complete online application. Submit official college transcript in sealed envelope via US mail to:

Medical College of Wisconsin
Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity
Attn: Program Manager
8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226

Submit two (2) Science-related electronic recommendations. You will receive an email link to be forwarded to your recommenders to complete the process. Mailed recommendations are not accepted.

Be available for the entire duration of the 10-week program. Commitment is an estimated 40 hours per week.

Applications for DSHREP 2025 are now closed.