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Peer Engagement and Enrichment Program (PEEP)
2018 - 2019 Application

Short Answer Questions

Our Peer Engagement and Enrichment Program (PEEP) is a peer mentoring program aimed to support undocumented individuals interested in health professions who are currently engaging the graduate and professional school application process. It is open to individuals in any state. Program participants will have online-based gatherings once a month from October 2018 through February 2019. Individuals will be able to share resources, knowledge and attain support throughout their graduate/professional program application process in a safe environment.

Participants will benefit in the following ways:
Peer support and mentorship throughout the program
Application assistance and guidance
Networking opportunities
Connect with PHD members who are currently in health graduate and professional programs

Eligibility Requirements:
Be undocumented or DACAmented
Be currently residing in the United States
Be applying for admission to a health graduate or professional program by 2020
Be available to attend each of the monthly online gatherings
Be available to attend an in-person retreat in Spring 2019 (Dates TBD) 
Be interested in engaging in Pre-Health Dreamers’ advocacy efforts
Reapplicants & new applicants are welcomed to apply

Program Agenda:
Session 1: The Power of Our Narratives
Friday, October 19th 5-7 PM PST/ 8-10 PM EST

Session 2: Creating Competitive Applicants
Friday, November 16th: 5-7 PM PST/ 8-10 PM EST

Session 3: Budget & Finances
Friday, January 18th: 5-7 PM PST/ 8-10 PM EST

Session 4: Community Building
Friday, February 8th: 5-7 PM PST/ 8-10 PM EST

Application Deadline:
September 30, 2018 11:59 PM PST. Deadline extension available by contacting program facilitators via email at: erick@phdreamers.org or pia@phdreamers.org

Notifications will be sent out early October
1.Contact Information(Required.)
2.Please state your race/ethnicity (Please Check All That Apply)
3.Please describe your gender (Required.)
4.What is your current immigration status?(Required.)
5.What graduate program(s) will you apply to? (i.e. Master's in Public Health, Nursing, Dentistry, Medicine, etc.)(Required.)
6.What year will you be applying in?(Required.)
7.What is your overall GPA?(Required.)
8.What is your BCPM (Biology, Chemistry, Physic, Math) GPA?(Required.)
9.What stage are you in the application process? (completed personal statement, completed coursework required, obtained clinical experience, etc.) (200 - 300 Words)(Required.)
10.Have you completed all the pre-requisite courses required for admission into your graduate/professional program? List all courses completed along with grade received.(Required.)
11.Have you taken the standardized exam required for admission into your desired graduate/professional program? (MCAT, DAT, GRE, etc.)(Required.)
12.If you answered yes, what was your exam score?
13.Can you commit to meeting once a month for two hours for the PEEP support group online meetings?(Required.)
14.Would you be interested in engaging in PHD’s advocacy, networking, and mentorship efforts?
15.Over the course of your life, please indicate your experiences accessing the following:(Required.)
Very easy
Easy
Neither easy nor difficult
Difficult
Very Difficult
Not applicable
Internships
Scholarships
Volunteer opportunities
Mentorship
Peer Support
Financial Support
Employment Opportunities
Career Support
Knowledgeable advising
16.What inspires or has inspired you to pursue a health graduate/professional program? (200 - 300 Words) (Required.)
17.What are the greatest challenges and/or stressors you have faced due to your immigration status? Please explain. (200 - 300 Words)(Required.)
18.What is your greatest concern with regard to reaching your goals? (200 - 300 Words)(Required.)
19.What does the ideal PEEP support group look like to you? (200 - 300 Words)(Required.)
20.Have you participated in a peer support group and/or advocacy group before?  If so, what was that experience like and how did you like it? (200 - 300 Words)

(Required.)
21.How can the PEEP community contribute to your and others’ personal enrichment? (200 - 300 Words)(Required.)
22.What contributions can you make to the PEEP support group in terms of support and/or mentorship for other participants so that they can also reach their goals? (200 - 300 Words)(Required.)