Health Sciences Academy
The Health Sciences Academy is a multi-year, tuition-free, enrichment program providing high school students with an opportunity to explore diverse career paths in health care.
Health Sciences Academy
“The path of medicine is a long one, and I am proud to say that the EVMS Health Sciences Academy has been a key experience for me to want to pursue that path.”
Our students
Students are primarily rising tenth graders from underrepresented ethnic minority groups, both urban and rural backgrounds, who are interested in entering health related fields. Our program is a partnership with Chesapeake, Portsmouth and Northampton County Public Schools.
Activities
Students engage in a variety of activities that include:
- medicine and public health lectures,
- tours of hospitals and health care organizations,
- completion of a capstone project, and much more.
All tasks support the academic and professional growth of our participants.
Our Goals
- Expose students to the importance of post-secondary education
- Help students explore pathways for a career in health sciences
- Encourage characteristics needed to succeed in health sciences
- Foster long-term mentorships with medical and health professionals
July 2024
In-person logistics are subject to change.
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