Priority is given to students from Santa Ana Unified School District.
The result of an outreach grant from the UC Office of the President and in-kind contributions from the UCI College of Medicine, the program addresses the need for an increased pool of applicants from underrepresented groups who may have an interest in medicine as a career. UCI College of Medicine faculty, students and staff facilitate one-hour educational seminars, gratis, and act as a resource for participants throughout the academic year. Participants must be at least 16 years of age, attend high school and have a work permit. Students are mentored by health care professionals at the clinical site, and are required to work there 20 hours per week. At the program's completion, students are given an Award of Recognition at a dinner celebration attended by family members, mentors and College of Medicine staff.