Seniors Doctors Academy

The program:

• Is for 12th grade students.
• Is a six-week Summer Program and a 20-week Saturday Academy.
• Is for students interested in medicine, dental medicine or biomedical research.
• Provides students with a review of pre calculus, calculus, chemistry and writing.
• Is held at the University of Connecticut Greater Hartford Campus.
• Provides transportation within Hartford only.
• Enables students to participate in the Pre-college Enrichment Program during the summer of their graduating senior year.
• Provides students with a stipend.

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

Important Dates

• February 29, 2008: Postmark date for all applications
• June 25, 2008: First day of program
• August 1, 2008: Last day of program
• August 7, 2008: Closing Ceremony

All Applicants Should:

1. Be a senior in high school for the 2008-2009 academic year.

2. Have a 'B-' average or better.

3. Submit a 150-word essay.

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

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

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

Return Application to:

Tori Countryman
Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs
University of Connecticut Health Center
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, Connecticut 06030-3920
Phone: 860-679-4522
Cell Phone: 860-716-5037
Fax: 860-679-7223
Email: countryman@uchc.edu