UTHSC News: Pre-Health Scholars Program Helps Acquaint Underrepresented Students with Health Careers

Tori Johnson, a pre-PA student from Mississippi State University, said her time in the Pre-Health Scholars program at UT Health Science Center was transformative.

"The hands-on experiences, insightful panels, and supportive community have solidified my passion for health care and prepared me for the future, and I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity," Johnson said.

Johnson participated in the 2024 Pre-Health Scholars Program (PSP), which was held from June 10 to July 19. PSP is a six-week program designed by the Office of Student Success to help expose underrepresented students to the health care fields. The program has existed under various names at the university since the 1970s.

Participating students from various undergraduate universities gain hands-on experiences in clinical, classroom, and service-learning settings at UT Health Science Center. Students who successfully complete two summers receive GRE, MCAT, DAT, or PACAT test preparation. The program includes seminar sessions, clinical simulation experiences, access to the university's resources, a capstone project, and clinical shadowing.

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