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Doctors Academy

Aetna Health Professions Partnership Initiative

  • The Great Explorations Doctors Academy offers a four-week, Monday through Friday, Summer Academic Enrichment Program for rising 8th grade participants. Students receive instruction in language arts, math, science, college awareness classes and engage in educational programs to raise awareness in the health professions. Students are provided breakfast and lunch. If the student is a Hartford resident, transportation is provided as well.
  • Offers a 25-week, Saturday Academy during the academic school year where 8th grade students can continue to strengthen their academic skills and college preparation.
  • Parent/Guardian Orientation Workshops are held for all students participating in the summer and Saturday Academy Program.
  • Parental Seminar Series are held for parents/guardians of all students participating in the program.
  • The HCOP department provides a $4,000 fellowship for program expenses and provides qualified students with an earned stipend.
  • For more information and highlighted experiences, please check out our "Where Are They Now" booklet.

Important Dates

  • October 10, 2024: College Admissions Panel
  • October 12, 2024 to May 3, 2025: 25-week Saturday Academy
  • June 23, 2025 to July 18, 2025: 4-week, Monday – Friday Summer Program
  • May 1, 2025: Application Deadline for new participants

Applicant Criteria

All Applicants Should:

  • Be a rising eighth grader.
  • Have a ‘B‘ average or better.
  • Submit an essay.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Provide two letters of recommendation from a Science or Math teacher or guidance counselor.
  • Have an official CMT score report.
  • Submit a completed application form.

How to Apply

Submit a completed application form using the online system. An application is available for you to work on the components prior to submitting online. An online submission is required for your application to be reviewed.

Contact

Tracey Higgins
Administrative Program Assistant II
Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs
UConn Health
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030-3920
Phone: 860-679-8031
Fax: 860-679-7223
Email: hcopacademy@uchc.edu 

Danielle Watt, Ph.D.
Associate Director
Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs
UConn Health 263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030-3920
Phone: 860-679-8031
Fax: 860-679-7223
Email: hcopacademy@uchc.edu