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Pre-Health Summer Program

Crossroads Utah AHEC

The Pre-health Summer Program aims to enhance the healthcare workforce by improving employment opportunities for economically and educationally disadvantaged high school students in Salt Lake County, Utah. The program's objective is to introduce students to various healthcare careers, educational programs, and employments sites alongside a comprehensive academic curriculum.

Activities will include career tours of health professions training programs, hands-on experience with simulators, manikins, and equipment, group projects focused on social determinants of health, and mentoring and counseling to help students transition from high school to post-secondary education, thereby increasing their competitiveness in that setting.

2025 Applications will open Jan. 6, 2025

Applications Close on April 18th, 2025, at Midnight

Pre-Health Summer Program

Location

The program will be held in Salt Lake Community College’s Health Science Building at the Jordan Campus.

Program Benefits

  • Earn $15/hr
  • Free Lunch
  • Health Career Related Field Trips
  • College Course Preparation

About the Program

Join us for an exciting adventure with our Pre-health Summer Program, where learning comes alive! One of the best parts is our amazing weekly trips to top healthcare facilities and colleges. Imagine exploring a variety of healthcare facilities where you'll learn about emergency response, trauma care, nursing duties, dental labs and more! But that's just the beginning. Our six-week college readiness classes cover Math, English, and Science, getting you ready for courses like English 1010, Math 1010, and Biology 1610 at Utah’s colleges. Each day wraps up with 30-minute talks from various health professionals—like pharmacists, occupational therapists, medical assistants, nurses, dental experts, and clinical engineers. Open your mind to the exciting healthcare careers waiting for you!

Eligibility

Priority will be given to rising juniors and seniors interested in a career in healthcare, first-generation students, or students that qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Dates

  • Orientation: June 3rd, 2025, at 7 PM
  • Program: June 9th-July 18th, 2025
  • Graduation: July 22nd, 2025, at 7 PM

The Pre-health Summer Program was created to assist students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. The program seeks to provide enhanced experiences for rising high school juniors and seniors, helping them build essential knowledge in math, science, and English. This program will help increase their knowledge and confidence in these courses but also enhance their prospects of successfully enrolling in concurrent-enrollment courses when they return to high school. Students will be introduced to a variety of healthcare careers, educational programs, and employment sites while participating in college-related activities and field trips.

The applicant must be a High School student from Salt Lake County.

The following backgrounds will be given priority:

  • First Generation College Student
  • Students using federal or state assistance programs (free or reduced breakfast/lunch, WIC, subsidized housing, food stamps, Medicaid, etc.)
  • Students interested in pursuing a degree or certificate in a healthcare field
  • Rising Juniors and Seniors

Academically Prepared for College: Enhancing your knowledge and confidence in math, science, and English will ultimately save you time and money. Being well-prepared will help you succeed in college-level courses in these subjects.

Exposure to Healthcare Training Programs: You will be introduced to a diverse range of healthcare training programs. An overview of each program will be provided, along with a pathway for further study in the field.

Field Trips: Every Wednesday, we organize a field trip designed to introduce students to and allow exploration of a new healthcare field.

Get Paid: You will receive compensation for participating in, attending, and completing the summer program. Students will earn $15 per hour for time spent on campus.

College Life: The idea of college can be daunting for many students. This program aims to familiarize students with college life, available resources, and various programs. Participants will leave better prepared to apply for and start college.

Bus Pass: As a paid employee of SLCC, you will receive an ID card granting you access to a free UTA bus pass.

Parking: Students will obtain a parking pass at no cost for the duration of the program, allowing them to park on campus.

The Pre-health Summer Program is a 6-week long program that will run Mondays-Fridays starting in June and ending in July, exact dates TBD. The program will be held at Salt Lake Community College Jordan Campus.

The program will run from Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Below is a short overview of what a day will look like.


Math Science English
10 a.m. Class Class Class
11 a.m. Class Class Class
Noon Lunch Lunch Lunch
1 p.m. Group Project Group Project Group Project
2 p.m. Healthcare Professional Presentation Healthcare Professional Presentation Healthcare Professional Presentation
2:30 p.m. End of the Day End of the Day End of the Day

All students who are accepted into the Pre-Health Summer Program are expected to follow a set of program guidelines and expectations. Please take some time to carefully review these guidelines and expectations below.

Program Guidelines:

Student who are accepted into the Pre-Health Summer Program are expected to follow and respect the programs mission, schedule, and fully participate in all program activities.

Poor attendance and tardiness may have a negative impact on student’s studies, effect the paycheck amount, and may constitute grounds for dismissal from the program.

If students need to miss a day due to illness, injury, or a family emergency, they must notify the Pre-Health Summer Program Coordinator, Rachel Conrad. Her contact is rkirton3@gmail.com or 801-957-6256. You may text or call.

Demonstrate Respect:

Students who are accepted into the Pre-Health Summer Program must practice respect for program staff, faculty, other program participants, shared space, and the overall Salt Lake Community College Community. Students commit to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment for all. To avoid disruptive or abusive behaviors and report any harmful behavior to the program staff. The program has a zero tolerance for sexual harassment, assault, or misconduct.

SLCC Required Forms – Wavier

Students who are accepted into the Pre-Health Summer Program are required to submit the following forms and waivers. These forms can be completed during the program’s orientation.

Individuals who require ADA accommodations for this event should contact Rachel Conrad, rkirton3@slcc.edu, (801) 957-6256 or the college ADA coordinator (801) 957-4041 at least five business days before the scheduled date of the event.