Summer Programs Descriptions
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Summer Science Institute The deadline for Summer Science Institute has been extended to April 27th! The Health Careers Program (HCP) Office is offering an un-paid two week Summer Science Institute (SSI) for incoming junior and senior high school students. Outstanding high school students with strong academics, citizenship, community involvement, and commitment to pursuing a career in the sciences are invited to apply. Classroom lectures, experiential learning activities and exposure to the academic programs at The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center (UTHSC) will be provided. Students will participate in a variety of activities such as: fetal pig dissection, medical tours of local centers, career development workshops, a community service project, and an introduction to research. This highly competitive program will allow students to demonstrate an understanding of comportment, attire, and communication skills, verbal and written, that contribute to academic and career success. Space is available on a first come, first serve basis until all seats are filled for both sessions. Session 1: June 15-June 26th, 2009 and Session 2: June 26-July 10th, 2009. Please note: Availability is higher for Session II. |
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Tennessee Institutes for Pre-Professionals (TIP) Members of under represented groups in Tennessee have a distinct opportunity to LEARN FOR LIFE. The Tennessee Institutes for Pre-Professionals (TIP), commonly referred to as the Tennessee Pre-Health Science Fellowship Program, offers this opportunity to residents of Tennessee who wish to pursue a career in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy or veterinary medicine. TIP offers year-round advice, support, and activities designed to assist students to realize their career goals. TIP is a State effort with participation by all the State's public colleges. TIP's ultimate goal is to increase the representation and active participation of groups underrepresented in health professions training and practice. For further information call (901) 448-8772 or toll free (800) 998-8654. E-mail address is constance@utmem.edu |
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Health Disparities International Research Training (HDIRT) HDIRT provides international research training opportunities to qualified undergraduate and graduate students underrepresented in biomedical and behavioral research. Through academic programs in their home institutions, students acquire the basic skills needed to conduct research and become eligible to participate in a research project in Brazil or Uganda. Projects include basic science (neuroanatomy, development, biochemistry) and clinical pediatric oncology (for qualified graduate students) as well as field biology and public health qualitative assessment. Participating students must be a US citizens or permanent residents. Students must have completed at least two years of course work in a major related to biomedical or behavioral science and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. The HDIRT grant pays all expenses and provides a stipend as well. Students from the Mid-South area are given preference in the application process. The deadline for the summer 2009 is January 30, 2009. For further information and to view pictures from the sites go to www.cbu.edu/mhirt. Application forms can be downloaded from this site. For information please contact Dr. Malinda Fitzgerald at (901) 321-3445 or malinda@cbu.edu. |
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Memphis Challenge Program (MC) The Memphis Challenge, Inc. is a 19 year-old talent identification program that recognizes the academic acumen of high achieving students of color in their junior and senior year of high school. Students are recruited from Memphis city, county and private schools. The students participate in a 9-18 month personal and professional development intensive that focuses on topics that will enhance their college selection, improve their ACT/SAT scores, and enhance their personal and professional development. In the summer months students apply for internships in their field of interest to better prepare them for their career choice. The University of Tennessee has been a 19 -year supporter of the Memphis Challenge program. Several Memphis Challengers are alums of UT medical, dental and pharmacy schools. For more information about the Memphis Challenge program call 901 312-9620. |
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High School to Health Sciences Librarianship and Informatics Secondary school students are engaged in a variety of learning activities investigating biomedical information careers and the academic paths that can lead them there. To be eligible, students must be a member of an underrepresented minority group in the field of health sciences librarianship and informatics, be a resident of Shelby County, in grades ninth through twelfth, have at least a 2.5 GPA and/or a composite ACT score of 16, and have a demonstrated interest in health information careers. For further information call (901) 448-4759 or e-mail Mrs. Brenda Green at bfgreen@utmem.edu. Deadline date is February 27, 2009. Project WEB Address: http://bioinfo-career.org |
