To increase the number of underrepresented Health and Allied Health Professional students who successfully complete a program of study and graduate from a Health Professional School. To increase the number of underrepresented target students gaining access to information regarding alternate sources of funding for their academic careers.
Student shows intent to pursue a career in a health or allied health professional field.
Student is willing to commit an adequate amount of time to program activities. Student is from a socioeconomically disadvantaged background. Student meets on a weekly basis with an HCOP Peer Mentor and on a quarterly basis with a Health Science Advisor to review progress in program of study. Student is not assigned to an HCOP Peer Mentor. Student is currently enrolled in academic courses in preparation for a health or allied health professions career.