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Health Career University program students are assisted in working in UAMS labs.
| | LITTLE ROCK — The Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Arkansas School of Medicine (UAMS) is now accepting applications for Health Careers University, a program for students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare or research. increase.
Health Career University exposes high school and undergraduate students from underrepresented minority groups to health careers and helps them get into medical school.
The application deadline for the Little Rock and Pine Bluff Health Career College Program is February 18th.
of Summer Research Internship This program is open to students in the last two years of high school or the first two years of college. In this eight-week program, students spend five days a week in the lab, working with mentors, and learning how to conduct science-based research to deepen their understanding of medical careers. The program will be available in Little Rock from May 26th through August. Four.
College freshmen and sophomores can learn more about careers in healthcare. Pre-Health Summer Scholars ProgramAttendees will learn about cutting-edge medicine and technology and have the opportunity to collaborate with leaders in the healthcare industry. The program is available in Little Rock and Pine Bluff and runs June 5-30.
eight weeks Pre-Medical Summer Scholars The program focuses on getting students into medical school. Pre-medical students are mentored by faculty and medical students and receive professional help in preparing for the Medical College Entrance Examination (MCAT) and application to medical school. The program will run from June 5th through August. 4, available in Little Rock and Pine Bluff.
Health Care University supports students through: HBCU Med Truck program, in partnership with the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff and Philander Smith College. A historically black college student receives career guidance and academic resources from UAMS.
The HBCU Med Track includes two annual program options. The Anesthesia Tech Pipeline program serves as a gap year for students who have graduated from college but are not ready to go directly to medical school, where the student will be trained and employed as an anesthesia technician at her UAMS. Starting in July and ending in May, the Serving Underrepresented People through Engagement and Research (SUPER) program teaches university students what it means to be a researcher.
Most of the programs offer scholarships to participating students.
To review program requirements and apply, please visit: https://ddei.uams.edu/outreach-programs/health-career-u/If you would like to receive more information, please email [email protected].
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