Academy students from public school districts in Chesapeake, Portsmouth and the Eastern Shore's Northampton County complete an introduction to health sciences curriculum during the school year with opportunities to learn from faculty and staff through lectures and virtual question-and-answer sessions. Rising 10th graders are invited to apply their knowledge during a summer workshop where they spend two weeks participating in hands-on activities designed to highlight various careers in the healthcare field. As students progress through their high school careers, they are provided with opportunities to serve their communities through Community Engaged Learning initiatives, research projects and shadowing professionals in their chosen career paths.