Undergraduate Research
Put the classroom into action by participating in health professions undergraduate research
Mission
The SHP Undergraduate Research and Honors prepares future health professionals through innovative coursework, ethical inquiry, and collaborative research. We equip students with the professional skills, experiences, and values needed to succeed in advanced health programs and serve communities with integrity and purpose.
Vision
To be a nationally recognized leader in undergraduate health education that cultivates ethical, research-driven, and socially responsible scholars. We envision a future where every student is equipped with knowledge, experience, and integrity to lead in health professions, address disparities, and advance well-being through ethical decision-making and evidence-based practice.
Course Offerings
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💡 Honors & Leadership Development
HRP 405 - Team-Based Problem Solving in the Health Professions
HRP 401 - Honors Seminar I
HRP 402 - Honors Seminar II
HRP 411 - Honors Community Service Project
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🎓 Pre-Professional Preparation
HRP 300 - Survey of Health Professions
HRP 425 - Preparation for Professional School
HRP 426 - Professional School & Exam Preparation
HRP 526 - Graduate Student Professional School & Exam Preparation
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🔬 Research & Ethics
HRP 200 - Responsible Conduct of Research Training
HRP 414 - Volunteer Research Experience
HRP 415 - Mentored Research in the Health Professions
HRP 411 - Honors Research Project
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🌐 Social Determinants & Global Learning
HRP 210 - Social Determinants of Health in Alabama
HRP 475 - Study Abroad in Greece
Core Commitments in Action
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Collaboration
We build strong partnerships across disciplines, communities, and global networks to enrich student learning and professional growth.
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Compassion & Caring
We center empathy and service in all our programs, encouraging students to lead with heart in their academic and professional journeys.
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Excellence & Achievement
We challenge students to pursue academic, clinical, and professional excellence through rigorous, hands-on experiences.
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Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of ethical engagement in research, service, global learning, and professional conduct.
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Respect
We honor diverse perspectives and foster inclusive environments where all voices are valued and heard.
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Service
We cultivate a spirit of civic responsibility and community engagement in every student, perparing them to serve with purpose.
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Social Responsibility
We prepare students to address health disparities and advocate for equity and justice in their professions.
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Stewardship
We responsibly manage resources and opportunities to maximize student impact and support the mission of health advancement.
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For more information, contact Samantha Giordano-Mooga, Ph.D., director of SHP Undergraduate Research at
