Outreach, Recruitment & Success
Promoting health equity and belonging
Stritch works in partnership with local and global communities to address persistent health inequities. We work to reduce the disparity between the diversity of our campus communities, patient population(s), and, ultimately, the U.S. physician workforce. We strive to promote more equitable access to the field of medicine and related professions by managing several “pathway programs" for persons from underrepresented backgrounds. In addition, we work to ensure all of our students have resources and support to be successful at Stritch.
Email ssom-diversity@luc.edu for more information on any of the programs below, or inquire about additional opertunities.
Pathway Programs
HPREP (Health Professionals Recruitment and Exposure Program)
The Health Professionals Recruitment and Exposure Program (HPREP) seeks to help alleviate disparities in healthcare by encouraging high school students from underrepresented groups and/or from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue healthcare careers. We provide mentorship and guidance to prepare students for college and beyond. For more information about this program supported by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, visit the HPREP webpage.
Proviso United with Loyola Students for Educational Enrichment (PULSE)
PULSE is a grassroots program based in local partnerships with teachers, administrators, and community leaders. This program offers high school students interested in a medical career a closer look at educational opportunities in science, with a focus on clinical skills and opportunities for mentorship.
For more information, visit the PULSE Webpage.
ASPIRE (Academic Summer Program Integrating Resources for Excellence)
ASPIRE is an intensive program held in June that prepares pre-med students for the medical school application process and helps strengthen applications. We coordinate with community leaders and organize service opportunities to expose students to the impact of health disparities, and introduce them to the Maywood community. If interested in participating in ASPIRE, or want to learn more, please visit the ASPIRE webpage or Email aspire@luc.edu.
Pre-Matriculation
Stritch Immersion Program
This 16-day program is designed to help prepare incoming students for academic success in medical school. Through virtual and in-person interactive (group and private) sessions, SIP provides resources that can support student health and well-being, as well as introduce incoming M1's to medical school peers, leaders, and the surrounding community.
Additional information, including a calendar of the program's synchronous activities, is available on the SIP webpage.
This program is generously supported by the Office of the Dean, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and the Executive Admissions Committee.
Priority deadline for Applications is June 1st at 11:59pm CST.
If you submit an application AFTER the priority deadline, we ask that you please contact the SSOM-Immersion email below to ensure your application is reviewed.
Please contact SSOM-Immersion@luc.edu for additional information or questions.
Second Look Programming
This weekend-long hybrid (in-person and virtual) program is hosted by the Office of Admissions, Second Look provides admitted students and opportunity to:
- EXPLORE the Health Sciences campus
- ENGAGE with students, faculty, and academic administrators
- LEARN more about Stritch's curriculum, programs, student groups, and extracurricular activities
The office hosts two opertunities for incomming stuidents to hear from diverse student leaders and connect with faculty.
Second Look Community Forum
This virtual "Open House" invites admitted students to join our faculty and staff, as well as current student leaders in a space of fellowship and dialogue. In addition to a brief presentation from the ODEI, this forum features an open Q&A with leaders of various student affinity organizations.
ODEI "Housewarming" Dinner
As part of Second Look, the ODEI hosts an in-person, off-site evening of food and fellowship for attendees interested in connecting with Stritch students and faculty from groups under-represented in medicine.
Promoting health equity and belonging
Stritch works in partnership with local and global communities to address persistent health inequities. We work to reduce the disparity between the diversity of our campus communities, patient population(s), and, ultimately, the U.S. physician workforce. We strive to promote more equitable access to the field of medicine and related professions by managing several “pathway programs" for persons from underrepresented backgrounds. In addition, we work to ensure all of our students have resources and support to be successful at Stritch.
Email ssom-diversity@luc.edu for more information on any of the programs below, or inquire about additional opertunities.
Pathway Programs
HPREP (Health Professionals Recruitment and Exposure Program)
The Health Professionals Recruitment and Exposure Program (HPREP) seeks to help alleviate disparities in healthcare by encouraging high school students from underrepresented groups and/or from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue healthcare careers. We provide mentorship and guidance to prepare students for college and beyond. For more information about this program supported by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, visit the HPREP webpage.
Proviso United with Loyola Students for Educational Enrichment (PULSE)
PULSE is a grassroots program based in local partnerships with teachers, administrators, and community leaders. This program offers high school students interested in a medical career a closer look at educational opportunities in science, with a focus on clinical skills and opportunities for mentorship.
For more information, visit the PULSE Webpage.
ASPIRE (Academic Summer Program Integrating Resources for Excellence)
ASPIRE is an intensive program held in June that prepares pre-med students for the medical school application process and helps strengthen applications. We coordinate with community leaders and organize service opportunities to expose students to the impact of health disparities, and introduce them to the Maywood community. If interested in participating in ASPIRE, or want to learn more, please visit the ASPIRE webpage or Email aspire@luc.edu.
Pre-Matriculation
Stritch Immersion Program
This 16-day program is designed to help prepare incoming students for academic success in medical school. Through virtual and in-person interactive (group and private) sessions, SIP provides resources that can support student health and well-being, as well as introduce incoming M1's to medical school peers, leaders, and the surrounding community.
Additional information, including a calendar of the program's synchronous activities, is available on the SIP webpage.
This program is generously supported by the Office of the Dean, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and the Executive Admissions Committee.
Priority deadline for Applications is June 1st at 11:59pm CST.
If you submit an application AFTER the priority deadline, we ask that you please contact the SSOM-Immersion email below to ensure your application is reviewed.
Please contact SSOM-Immersion@luc.edu for additional information or questions.
Second Look Programming
This weekend-long hybrid (in-person and virtual) program is hosted by the Office of Admissions, Second Look provides admitted students and opportunity to:
- EXPLORE the Health Sciences campus
- ENGAGE with students, faculty, and academic administrators
- LEARN more about Stritch's curriculum, programs, student groups, and extracurricular activities
The office hosts two opertunities for incomming stuidents to hear from diverse student leaders and connect with faculty.
Second Look Community Forum
This virtual "Open House" invites admitted students to join our faculty and staff, as well as current student leaders in a space of fellowship and dialogue. In addition to a brief presentation from the ODEI, this forum features an open Q&A with leaders of various student affinity organizations.
ODEI "Housewarming" Dinner
As part of Second Look, the ODEI hosts an in-person, off-site evening of food and fellowship for attendees interested in connecting with Stritch students and faculty from groups under-represented in medicine.