SÍ Se Puede introduces promising Hispanic/Latino High School students to careers in the Health Sciences. Our goal is to stimulate these students in the pursuit of an educational track specifically designed to prepare them for a professional career in the Health Sciences at Loma Linda University (LLU).
PROGRAM CRITERIA
- Senior or junior high school student (priority to seniors).
- Good academic standing overall 2.5+ GPA (Include a transcript).
- High academic performance and interest in science and math courses.
- Letter of recommendation from teacher, employer, or pastor.
- Participation in leadership, school activities, and community services.
- Written essay describing yourself, your family, and your community.
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
Successful candidates will experience one week on the LLU campus and be provided with the following:
- Interactive learning environment highlighting the importance of patient care.
- Intro to the various components of health sciences research and laboratory studies with scientist.
- Participation and exposure to the medical center and patient care areas with health professionals.
- Active participation in a learning and study skills enhancement program.
- Social and spiritual activities coordinated by Loma Linda University faculty.
- Daily lunch, refreshments, and snacks.
- Candidates selected by the Faculty Selection Committee.
- Transportation to and from LLU must be provided by the candidates or coordinated by the sponsoring church.
!Sí Se Puede! Introducción al mundo de la Medicina, las Ciencias y la Salud Este programa educacional está diseñado para estimular a promisorios estudiantes hispanos a considerar carreras en las Ciencias de Salud en la Universidad de Loma Linda (LLU).
CRITERIO DE SELECCIÓN
Ser alumno de tercer ó cuarto año de secundaria (prioridad a los de cuarto año).
Tener buen nivel académico GPA 2.5+ (incluya una copia de la transcripción de crédito escolar del año corriente).
Mostrar buenas calificaciones en Ciencias y Matemáticas.
Participación de liderazgo en la escuela, iglesia ó comunidad.
Enviar una carta de recomendación del pastor de su iglesia, profesor, o empleador.
Escribir un ensayo presentando una descripción de usted, su familia y su comunidad.
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
Successful candidates will experience one week on the LLU campus and be provided with the following:
- Interactive learning environment highlighting the importance of patient care.
- Intro to the various components of health sciences research and laboratory studies with scientist.
- Participation and exposure to the medical center and patient care areas with health professionals.
- Active participation in a learning and study skills enhancement program.
- Social and spiritual activities coordinated by Loma Linda University faculty.
- Daily lunch, refreshments, and snacks.
- Candidates selected by the Faculty Selection Committee.
- Transportation to and from LLU must be provided by the candidates or coordinated by the sponsoring church.
- Two young men touch a real human brain in Anatomy Lab!
Apply today
Contact CAPS - caps@llu.edu