UMass Chan Medical School High School Health Careers Program (HSHCP)

The High School Health Careers Program (HSHCP) is a four-week, tuition-free, residential program. It offers current sophomore and junior high school students unique opportunities to learn about the broad spectrum of careers in Biomedical Research, Biotechnology, and the health professions (BBHP). It is designed to improve the academic study and communication skills of the participants.

The program includes enrichment classes and classroom sessions including Language Arts skills, Mathematics, Science/Biology, and Information Technology and Cultural and Contemporary Health Issues Seminars. Additionally, the HSHCP offers participants internships that allow them to interact with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Upon successful completion of the program, each participant is awarded a Certificate of Achievement and a stipend.

Time: 4 weeks, Summer

Cost: Free for participants; stipend upon completion