The Health Careers Academy (HCA) is a six-week non-residential summer program for high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. HCA is designed to help strengthen ACT scores. The program is also designed to provide information on, and exposure to, various professions in the healthcare field. Health Careers Academy will enhance student performance in math, science, and English. Participants will increase their preparation for a premedical or allied health curriculum and strengthen their academic competitiveness.
Students will attend a six-week, non-residential summer program that will include courses in math, science, English, and study skills. ACT instruction will also be available. In addition, students will attend presentations by UNM Health Sciences Center professionals, engage in hands-on educational activities, and learn about various health careers. The program takes place M-F, 8:30 AM- 3:30 PM, from 6/9/08 to 7/18/08 and includes:
All selected students receive a stipend for their participation in Health Careers Academy.
The program is open to current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders who meet the following criteria:
