S2M2 Enrollment
2012 Program Dates and Duration
S2M2 is an intensive five-day program. The program each day will start at 8 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. There will be adult supervision until 4:00 p.m. Parents are encouraged to pick their children up in front of Building B between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. Up to 20 scholars will be accepted.
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.
2012 S2M2 Application:
Mail completed forms, essay and recommendation letters to:
LaRhonda Baker
S2M2 Program
Office of Recruitment and Admissions
4301 Jones Bridge Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
Contact Information
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
4301 Jones Bridge Road
Bethesda, Maryland 20814-4799