Diversity in the Health Professions

The following information aims to support pre-health profession students from groups underrepresented in the medical and healthcare fields.

In exploring the national programs, scholarships, and groups for minority pre-health students, students should also consider the support available through Drexel University. In particular, there is a Drexel MAPS (Minority Association of Pre-medical Students) Chapter, which is an undergraduate affiliate of the SNMA (Student National Medical Association). For more information about the MAPS Chapter, students can email Drexel's Pre-health advisor, who serves as the professional staff advisor for the chapter. 

First-year students are encouraged to explore the Summer Health Professions Education Program (formerly known as the SMDEP), which is a free summer academic and career development program for students who identify as underrepresented minorities or are from communities of socioeconomic or educational disadvantage. The program exposes students to a wide range of careers in the health professions.

For more information regarding underrepresented groups in medicine, refer to the Association of American Medical Colleges' Medical Minority Applicant Registry (Med-MAR).

General Resources

Scholarships

Professional Groups and Organizations

LGBTQIA+

While the Association of American Medical Colleges currently does not consider LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual) applicants to be an underrepresented minority in medicine, there are many professional groups, scholarships, and developmental resources available to LGBTQIA+ students considering a career in health care.

In addition to exploring the following resources, LGBTQIA+ students considering a career in health care should also utilize the Steinbright Career Development Center's job search and professional development resources for LGBTQIA+ students. Students are encouraged to speak with the Steinbright pre-health advisor with any questions or concerns about disclosure through the medical school admissions process.

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