Aetna Health Professions Partnership Initiative

This program has been cancelled until further notice.

The Program Is:

• For college pre-freshmen who will be matriculating at UConn. Priority consideration will be given to pipeline participants.
• A six-week summer program.
• Focused on enhancing the preparation of high school seniors for college.
• Held on the campus of UConn in Storrs.
• Provides a research experience in one of the basic science laboratories.
• Structured to provide room and board.

How to Apply

All Applicants Should:

• Be college pre-freshmen who will be matriculating at UConn with a ‘B’ average or better.
• Have a high motivation and demonstrated potential for pursuing a career in medicine, dental medicine or biomedical research.
• Be from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in the health professions (African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Native Alaskan, Native Hawaiian) or others from disadvantaged backgrounds who meet all eligibility criteria and have a high probability of fulfilling the social and educational goals of this program.
• Submit a completed application to hcop@uchc.edu.
• Have an official transcript submitted from each high school attended.
• Provide two letters of recommendation, at least one from a science teacher.
• Provide a copy of your Federal Income Tax Form 1040 or Equivalent (submit 1040 when completed and filed).
• Submit official SAT and/or ACT score report.

Priority consideration will be given to Pipeline participants.

Contact

Kerry-Ann Stewart, Ph.D.
Assistant Director
Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs
UConn Health
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030-3920
Email: hcop@uchc.edu