Aetna Health Professions Partnership Initiative
Junior Doctors Academy

The program:

• Is for 11th grade students.
• Is a six-week summer enrichment program and a 20-week Saturday Academy.
• Is for students interested in medicine, dental medicine or biomedical research.
• Provides students with a review of Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, language arts and proven test-taking strategies to increase SAT scores.
• Is held at the University of Connecticut Greater Hartford Campus.
• Provides transportation within Hartford only.
• Enables students to participate in the High School Mini Medical/Dental School Program during the following academic year.
• Provides students with a stipend.
• Qualified students must meet certain socio-economic guidelines (low income and/or first generation to attend college) and demonstrate a strong motivation and potential to enroll in a four year college program.

Parent/Guardian Orientation Workshops are held for all students participating in the Juniors Doctors Academy.

Important Dates

• April 27, 2012: Postmark date for all applications
• June 18, 2012: First day of program
• July 27, 2012: Last day of program

All Applicants Should:

1. Be a junior in high school the upcoming academic year.

2. Have a 'B' average or better.

3. Submit an essay.

4. Provide two letters of recommendation from a Science or Math teacher or guidance counselor.

5. Have an official transcript submitted from each high school attended.

6. Submit a completed application form (PDF) available from your counselor, this web site, or by email.

For Additional Program Information Contact:

Return Application to:

Kellee Nanfito
Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs
University of Connecticut Health Center
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030-3920
Phone: 860-679-4545
Fax: 860-679-7223
Email: nanfito@uchc.edu