Aetna Health Professions Partnership Initiative
Pre-College Research Program

The program is:

• For college pre-freshmen who will be matriculating at the University of Connecticut.
• A six-week summer program.
• Focused on enhancing the preparation of high school seniors for college.
• Held on the campus of the University of Connecticut in Storrs.
• Provides a research experience in one of the basic science laboratories.
• Structured to provide room and board.

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 college pre-freshmen who will be matriculating at the University of Connecticut with a ‘B’ average or better.

2. Have a high motivation and demonstrated potential for pursuing a career in medicine, dental medicine or biomedical research.

3. Be from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in the health professions (African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Native Alaskan, Native Hawaiian) or others from disadvantaged backgrounds who meet all eligibility criteria and have a high probability of fulfilling the social and educational goals of this program.

4. Submit a completed application form (Word doc) available from your advisor, this web site, or by email.

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

6. Provide two letters of recommendation, at least one from a science teacher.

7. Provide a copy of your Federal Income Tax Form 1040 or Equivalent for 2011 (submit when completed and filed).

For Further Information, Contact Your Counselor/Advisor or:

Contact Information

Jan Figueroa
Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs
University of Connecticut Health Center
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030-3920
Phone: 860-679-3483
Fax: 860-679-1875
Email: jfigueroa@nso1.uchc.edu