UMKC Students Training in Academia, Health, and Research (STAHR) Program
2411 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
Information
The STAHR Scholars Program provides students with the opportunities, resources, and knowledge to become competitive applicants to health professional programs. Students in the Scholars Program will undergo personal and professional development as they explore and strengthen their interest in health careers.
Students in the High School Scholars track begin with a summer experience, which starts in June. During the summer, students participate in a 6-week summer program held in-person at UMKC’s Health Sciences Campus. From Monday through Friday for 30 hours each week, students get a first-hand look into what it means to be a health professional.
In the 6-week summer experience, High School Scholars will have opportunities to:
Participate in clinical observations with practicing dental, medical, and/or pharmacy professionals (based on indicated interest area)
Conduct a health-related research project with UMKC faculty
Engage in service projects within the Kansas City community
Develop and improve personal and professional skills like writing, networking, and leadership
After the summer is over, students continue their development throughout the academic year. From August through April, students will have the opportunity to:
Receive continued coaching and mentorship from current health professional students, faculty, and UMKC staff
Participate in opportunities for community service and/or healthcare-related experiences
Continue developing application materials and skills to increase your competitiveness
Connect with a broad array of individuals and resources to help support your path to your healthcare career
In addition to the knowledge gained from participating, students who meet program expectations receive many benefits, including:
Financial support as a stipend or scholarship
Hours towards clinical observations, research, and community service – important areas for applications to health professional education programs
Automatic interviews for applicants to the UMKC School of Medicine’s BA/MD, MD, MMSPA, and MSA programs
Note: Students must meet the minimum requirement for admission to these programs to receive this benefit.
Special consideration for applicants to the UMKC School of Pharmacy’s PharmD program and the School of Dentistry’s DDS program
Workshops with UMKC’s admissions professionals
Networking with UMKC faculty, researchers, and practicing health professionals
Mentorship and guidance for your unique educational path and goals
Requirements
Internship:
currently a high school sophomore (10th grade) or high school junior (11th grade)
availability and transportation to participate in-person at the UMKC Health Sciences Campus Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm CST
the High School Scholars track will only be conducted in-person. Because the program consists of in-person experiential learning, students are expected to be physically present each day. Students who are not in the Kansas City area will need to make their own living arrangements to stay in the Kansas City area during all 6 weeks of the program, as university housing through STAHR will not be offered
3.0 minimum cumulative GPA
economically disadvantaged OR educationally disadvantaged
United States Citizen OR Permanent Resident
preference given to students from the Kansas City area and students interested in providing care to medically underserved communities