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# Health Career Collaborative

Health science education and career exploration for high school students

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- [Health Career Pathway](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/) - HCC Volunteers: Please join our inaugural HCC Connect EventMonday, Jan. 19, 2026 at 9amPT/10amMT/11amCT/noonETContact Dr. Gefter if you do not have the zoom link. DONATE TO HCC TODAY (click link to donate)Your donation is tax-deductible. The HCC is a 501c-3 non-profit organization. EIN: 83-4263912Please help the Health Career Collaborative support high school students to consider
- [In the News](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/in-the-news/) - HCC Austin HCC Kansas City HCC Partnership With University of Kansas Medical Center and Wyandotte High SchoolNov 9, 2021 HCC Irvine HCC Irvine featured in this Spellbinder article: From classroom to clinic: Middle College students explore healthcare careers Orange County Department of Education has highlighted the partnership in their newsletter: Santa Ana school’s partnership with UCI gives
- [HCC East Palo Alto](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-east-palo-alto/) - HCC East Palo Alto was initiated in 2018 as a partnership between the Stanford School of Medicine and East Palo Alto Academy High School. In 2025, HCC East Palo Alto expanded to include an additional partnership with Eastside College Preparatory School. The HCC faculty sponsors at Stanford School of Medicine are Dr. Jennifer Williams, Clinical Assistant
- [HCC Boston](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hca-boston/) - HCC Boston was initiated in 2016 as a partnership between Edward Kennedy Academy and the Harvard Medical School. In 2026, HCC Boston moved to Fenway High School under the leadership of Principal Geoffrey Walker. The HCC Boston faculty sponsors are Dr. Elizabeth Silberholz, Instructor in Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, and Dr. Michael Cahalane, Associate Professor of Surgery
- [HCC Scholarly Activity](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-scholarly-activity/) - Guidelines for HCC Scholarly Activity: Faculty sponsor at institution must be involved Must be approved by HCC leadership Poster presentations and publications must include HCC leadership as author HCC logo should be utilized in poster publications If research is original, need IRB approval from your institution If using data from HCC national surveys, no IRB
- [HCC Lubbock](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-lubbock/) - HCC Lubbock was initiated in 2022 as a partnership between Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine and two high schools: Estacado High School and Coronado High School. The faculty sponsors of the program at Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine are Dr. Lauren Cobbs, Dr. Alice Villalobos, and Dr. Felix Morales. Lauren Cobbs
- [Volunteers](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/for-volunteer-health-professionals/) - Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Health Career Collaborative Program. We greatly appreciate your willingness to spend an hour of your time with our high school students. A key component of creating a pathway to health careers is for students to learn about different health professions through in-person sessions with different health
- [About Us](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/about-us/) - The Health Career Collaborative (HCC) is a 501c-3 non profit organization that supports medical training programs and other healthcare partners to engage in meaningful outreach to high school students with the goal of encouraging entry into the health professions. The HCC model includes empowering medical students and allied health professional students to go to the
- [HCC Dallas](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-dallas/) - HCC Dallas was initiated in 2023 as a partnership between UT Southwestern and Richardson ISD Healthcare Careers Academy (RHCA). The faculty sponsor of the program at UT Southwestern is Dr. Thomas Shoultz; the surgical resident leaders are Dr. Munir Buhaya, Dr. Kevin Mutore, and Dr. Chukwubinyelum Amaechi. Thomas Shoultz, M.D.Assistant ProfessorDepartment of SurgeryUT Southwestern Medical Center Munir Buhaya,
- [HCC Gainesville](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-gainseville/) - HCC Gainesville was initiated in 2023 as a partnership between University of Florida College of Medicine and Eastside High School. The faculty sponsor of the program at University of Florida College of medicine is Dr. Irina Murray-Casanova. The HCC chapter co-founders are general surgery resident, Dr. Angel Charles and psychiatry resident, Dr. Georgio Legerme. Irina Murray Casanova, MDAssistant Professor, Division
- [HCC New York - Columbia](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-new-york-columbia/) - HCC Columbia was initiated in 2023 as a partnership between Columbia University Medical Center and High School for Health Careers and Sciences. The faculty sponsor of the program at Columbia is Dr. Lisa Wiechmann, and the surgical resident founder is Dr. Angel Rosario. Lisa Wiechmann, MD, FACSAssistant Professor of Surgery Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsColumbia University Irving
- [HCC Rochester MN](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-rochester-mn/) - HCC Rochester was initiated in 2021 as a partnership between Mayo Clinic and Rochester STEM Academy. The faculty sponsors of the program at the medical school are Dr. Kathryn Van Abel, Dr. Semirra Bayan, and Dr. Liz Valencia. Kathryn Van Abel, MD Associate Professor, Research ChairDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Mayo Clinic Semirra Bayan, MD
- [HCC Kansas City](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-kansas-city/) - HCC Kansas city was initiated in 2019 as a partnership between University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) and Wyandotte High School. The faculty sponsor for the program is Dr. Jocelyn Hunter, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Associate Program Director, General Surgery Residency, University of Kansas Medical Center. Jocelyn E. Hunter, M.D.Assistant Professor, SurgeryAssociate Program Director, General
- [College Scholarship Opportunities](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/college-scholarship-opportunities/) - The following scholarship opportunities are for any student in the United States. There are many additional local or regional scholarship opportunities to find based on your location. College Scholarships for Under-Represented Minority High School Students (General) The Gates Scholarship 300 Gates scholars students receive funding for the full cost of attendance that is not already
- [HCC McGovern Medical School at UTHealthHouston](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/program-sites/hca-houston/) - HCC UTHealth McGovern was initiated in 2015 as a partnership between McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, YES Prep East End, and Cesar Chavez High Schools. Dr. LaTanya Jones Love is the faculty sponsor, and the program is managed by Jennifer A. Ramos, Program Manager. LaTanya Jones Love, MDDean of EducationProfessor of PediatricsMcGovern Medical SchoolExecutive Vice
- [HCC Miami](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-miami/) - HCC Miami was initiated in 2020 as a partnership between University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and William Turner Technical Arts High School. The faculty sponsor for the program is Dr. Julie Valenzuela, Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. The program manager is Janet Bringuez-Sanchez, Associate Director, Programs, Office of
- [NBME partnership](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/nbme-partnership/) - NBME employees volunteer with HCC partner high schools to support high school students from underserved communities. NBME employees support high school students by providing:1) career mentorship2) college prep support3) test taking skills
- [HCC Wichita](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-wichita/) - HCC St. Wichita was initiated in 2021 as a partnership between the University of Kansas School of Medicine- Wichita and Wichita North High School. The faculty sponsor of the program at the medical school is Dr. Colleen Loo-Gross, Assistant Professor, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, KS, Wichita - Family & Community Medicine Colleen
- [HCC University of Houston](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-university-of-houston/) - HCC University of Houston was initiated in 2021 as a partnership between University of Houston College of Medicine and Jack Yates High School. The faculty sponsor at University of Houston is Dr. Kenya Steele, and the program coordinator is Ms. Ashley Schwartz. Kenya Steele, M.D.Assistant Dean of Diversity and Outreach Clinical Associate Professor University of
- [Neurodiversity](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/neurodiversity/) - The goal of this presentation is to teach students what neurodiversity is, the stigma that exists around it, and the importance of evaluation and intervention. This lesson includes several videos and biographies of neurodiverse individuals and some specialists. This presentation only includes the four most common forms of neurodiversity (Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD/ADD, Dyslexia, and
- [Filling Out The FAFSA (Federal Student Aid)](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/for-students/filling-out-the-fafsa-federal-student-aid/) - What Is The FAFSA? The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is the application form you must submit to schools every year to determine eligibility for federal financial aid including grants, work-study, loans, and scholarships. Additionally, many states and colleges will use FAFSA data to award their own aid. Completing The FAFSA Ready to
- [Affording College](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/for-students/affording-college/) - HCC wants to help you get through college. Here, we provide tips for 1. Filling Out The FAFSA for Federal Aid2. Finding School-Based Financial Aid and3. Finding State Financial Aid. You can also use the FSA's aid estimator before filling out the FAFSA to find an early estimate of your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and
- [School-Based Aid](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/for-students/school-based-aid/) - Not all schools cover demonstrated financial need. Every college will post financial aid information on their website. Make sure to check and contact the financial aid office of schools you are looking at to determine if they meet demonstrated financial need. Some schools offer to cover all demonstrated financial need once accepted, and some go
- [HCC St. Paul](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-st-paul/) - HCC St. Paul was initiated in 2021 as a partnership between the University of Minnesota Medical School and Higher Ground Academy High School. The faculty sponsor of the program at the medical school is surgeon Dr. Daniel Kendrick. Daniel Kendrick, MD, MAEd Assistant Professor of Critical Care & Acute Care Surgery University of Minnesota Medical HCC St. Paul was initiated in 2021 as a partnership between University of Minnesota Medical School and Higher Ground Academy High School. The faculty sponsor of the program at the medical school is surgeon Dr. Daniel Kendrick, and the medical student leader of the program is Ms. Aisha Mohamed. Additional medical student program volunteers are Anam Hassan, Madeline Berg, Brian Nguyen, and Hasfa Mohamud.
- [HCC Connect](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-connect/) - HCC Connect is a quarterly zoom event where HCC chapter leaders and all participants are invited to meet to talk about their best practices, successes, and challenges. We hope this will strengthen our network and keep us inspired to meet this moment.This page will be a connection point to share resources and follow-up with HCC
- [HCC Wilmington](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-wilmington/) - HCC Wilmington was initiated in 2021 as a partnership between Christiana Care Health System and William Penn High School. The faculty sponsor for the program is Kamela T. Smith, M.Ed, Director, Workforce Partnerships & Engagement, Christiana Care Health System. The program managers are Dean Yoo and Amber Skinner, Workforce Partnerships & Engagement Specialists, Christiana Care Health System. Kamela T.
- [HCC San Bernardino](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-san-bernardino/) - HCC San Bernardino was initiated in 2021 as a partnership between the California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM) and local high schools, Colton High School and San Bernardino High School. The faculty sponsors of the program at CUSM are Dr. Sunny Nakae and Dr. Joél Arvizo-Zavala. The program manager is Élon Genêt. Sunny Nakae PhD, MSWAssociate
- [HCC Austin](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/program-sites/hca-austin/) - HCC Austin was initiated in 2016 as a partnership between William B. Travis Early College High School and the University of Texas at Austin, Dell Medical School. The HCC faculty sponsors are Dr. Travis Crook, Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Associate Professor, Dept. of Pediatrics; and Ms. Liliana Martinez, Pipeline Manager, Dell Medical School. Travis Crook,
- [HCC New York - NYU](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-nyu/) - HCC New York-NYU was initiated in 2023 as a partnership between New York University Grossman School of Medicine and High School for Health Professions and Human Services. The faculty sponsors of the program at NYU are Dr. Beth Hochman, Dr. Chanelle A. Coble, and Dr. Linda R. Tewksbury, MD; the surgical resident leader is Dr. Jon Burke. Beth Hochman,
- [HCC Durham](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/program-sites/hca-durham/) - HCC Durham was initiated in 2015 as a partnership between Duke School of Medicine and City of Medicine Academy High School. The HCC faculty sponsor at Duke School of Medicine is Elisabeth Tracy, MD, who is an Assistant Professor of Surgery and the Associate Program Director of the General Surgery Residency Program. Elisabeth Tracy, MD
- [HCC Chicago](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/program-sites/hca-chicago/) - HCC Chicago was initiated in 2015 as a partnership between Loyola School of Medicine and J. Sterling Morton West High School. In 2026, Oak Park and River Forest High School was added as an additional high school partner. The faculty sponsors of the program at Loyola Stritch School of Medicine are Dr. Theresa Nguyen, Director
- [Indigenous HCC](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/indigenous-hcc-2/) - About IHCCIHCC LeadershipCollege ScholarshipsOpportunities for Native YouthResources Sign up for the Fall 2026 Session by following the instructions below:
- [About IHCC](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/about-ihcc/) - Ecosystem for Health Career Exploration Indigenous HCC (IHCC) is a partnership program between Indigenous high school students and the Indigenous healthcare professional community. Indigenous medical students and other allied health professional students serve as mentors to share their stories and support high school students to learn about relevant health topics and consider health careers. Indigenous
- [Forms, Surveys, and Sign-Ups](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/required-photo-video-release-form/) - Student Tracking Release of Information Consent Form HCC wants to track our students’ progress from graduation through college and beyond. This data will help us understand how to help more students gain access to careers in healthcare. We will track students using the National Student Clearinghouse, which is a national resource for college enrollment and
- [HCC Gwinnett County](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/program-sites/hca-gwinnett-county/) - HCC Gwinnett County was initiated in 2016 as a partnership between Central Gwinnett High School and the PCOM-Georgia. The HCC faculty sponsors for the program at PCOM-GA are Dr. Shubha Kayarthodi, Sr. Associate Director of Academic Success and Adjunct Assistant Professor, Biomedical Sciences; Diana Rowe, MSAcademic Support Specialist; and Candace Tucker, NCC Associate Director of Career Services.
- [HCC Los Angeles](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/program-sites/hca-los-angeles/) - HCC Los Angeles was initiated in 2016 as a partnership between USC Keck School of Medicine and Orthopaedic Medical Magnet High School. The faculty sponsor of the program is Dr. Joyce Richey, Professor of Clinical Physiology & Neuroscience & Medical Education and Associate Dean of Student Engagement and Cultural Affairs at USC-Keck. Joyce Richey, PhDProfessor of Clinical
- [NAHSE-HCC Leadership](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/nahse/nahse-hcc-leadership/) - NAHSE is proud to partner with HCC to bring additional mentorship and support to high school students from low-income and racial/ethnic minority communities. The collaboration between NAHSE and HCC is made possible through the leadership of this dedicated volunteer team, lead by Ms. Brianna Clare and Ms. Rachel Gregoire. Brianna ClareChair, NAHSE Membership CommitteNew Hire Success
- [HCC St. Louis](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/program-sites/hca-st-louis/) - HCC St. Louis was initiated in 2018 as a partnership between Clyde C. Miller Career Academy and the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The HCC faculty sponsor is Dr. Lindsay Kranker, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Lindsay M. Kranker, MDAssistant Professor of SurgerySection of Acute
- [HCC New Haven](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-new-haven/) - HCC New Haven was initiated in 2025 as a partnership between Yale School of Medicine and 3 area high schools: Hill Regional Career High School, James Hillhouse High School, and Wilbur Cross High School. read article here: Yale Surgery Launches Health Career Collaborative - New Haven to Mentor Local High School Students The faculty sponsors of the
- [Intuitive Foundation Collaboration](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/intuitive-collaboration/) - Intuitive Surgical and the Intuitive Foundation proudly support educational programs focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Intuitive Foundation has collaborated with HCC to provide our high school students with hands-on experience understanding the role of engineering and robotics in healthcare. As Intuitive engineers, on behalf of the Intuitive Foundation, travel the country demonstrating robotics
- [Intuitive Foundation Collaboration](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/intuitive-partnership/) - Intuitive Surgical and the Intuitive Foundation proudly support educational programs focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Intuitive Foundation has collaborated with HCC to provide our high school students with hands-on experience understanding the role of engineering and robotics in healthcare. As Intuitive engineers, on behalf of the Intuitive Foundation, travel the country demonstrating robotics
- [Surgical Robotics Lessons](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/robotics-curriculum/) - The HCC robotics curriculum aims to excite students about robotics, using the surgical robots to guide the curriculum. Medical students do NOT need a background in surgery or robotics to teach these lessons. They are designed to be taught by anyone with a science background. There are four surgical robotics lessons (see below for links
- [High School Visits 2020](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/intuitive-mobile-system-at-hcc-high-schools/) - HCC Philadelphia Videographer Ron Stanford captured the Intuitive Foundation Mobile visit to one HCC Philadelphia high school. HCC Los Angeles HCC Atlanta
- [HCC Seattle](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-seattle/) - HCC Seattle was initiated in 2025 as a partnership between University of Washington School of Medicine and Seattle World School. The faculty sponsor for the HCC program is Dr. Judith Hagedorn, Associate Professor, Dept. of Urology, University of Washington.The surgical resident program directors are Dr. Maheetha Bharadwaj and Dr. Halimat (Shola) Olaoluwa, Dept. of Urology, University of Washington.
- [HCC Ft. Worth](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-ft-worth/) - HCC Ft. Worth was initiated in 2024 as a partnership between UNTHSC/Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine and International Leadership of Texas, Keller-Saginaw High School. In 2026, they added an additional high school partner, Gene A. Buinger Career and Technical Education Academy. The faculty sponsor of the program at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine is Dr. Susan Franks.
- [Opportunities for Native Youth](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/resources/) - Lesson Planning Websites & Open Resourceshttps://libguides.lakeheadu.ca/c.php?g=706710&p=5029377 Digital Resources for Schools, Teachers, Parents and Studentshttps://www.niea.org/virtual-resources-for-parents-and-teachers
- [Impact](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/feedback/) - Evaluation of the Health Career Collaborative Impact has been presented and published for the past 14 years. Peer reviewed publications and conference presentations HCC "In the News" High school student feedback Teacher feedback HCC Student and Teacher Feedback Video 2021
- [For H.S. Students](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/for-students/) - As students in high school, you have an important moment to make the most of your educational opportunities and take advantage of all the learning resources available to you. Read and challenge yourself to expand your knowledge. Share your experiences and insights with other students and build a support network of mentors and colleagues. Learn
- [Learning Resources for Students](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/for-students/learning-resources-for-students/) - This area holds links to electronic resources that allow students to connect with other important health and medicine resources. Try visiting these sites to deepen your knowledge of key health issues in the HCC curriculum. Health Sciences Career Cluster by Big Future This website has extensive Health Sciences Career Exploration Resources. It's definitely worth checking
- [HCC Chapters](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/program-sites/) - The Health Career Collaborative originated in Philadelphia, PA with a pilot program in 2008 and has grown into a large scale national effort. We are honored to support new chapters to begin the Health Career Collaborative each year. Each chapter has its own webpage to share information about their local chapter. Please use the dropdown
- [Curricula](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/for-teaching-partners/) - Welcome to those of you who are drawn to share your commitment and inspiration with high school students who will both learn from your experience and give back to you with their unique perspectives, insights, and ideas. As teaching partners, whether you are a medical student, a health educator, or classroom teacher, you are central
- [IHCC Leadership](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/indigenous-hcc/) - The faculty sponsors for Indigenous HCC are Dr. Jonathan Baines, Medical Director Native American Pathway Programs; Member, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center; Department of Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic; and Dr. Kent Smith, Associate Dean Office of American Indians in Medicine and Science; Professor of Anatomy, OSU Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine; Principal Investigator,
- [HCC New Brunswick](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-new-brunswick/) - HCC New Brunswick was initiated in 2025 as a partnership between New Brunswick Health Sciences Technology High School and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The HCC faculty sponsors are Dr. Sara Heinert, Assistant Professor, Director of Research, Department of Emergency Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; and Dr. Paul F. Weber, Associate Dean, Continuing
- [Resources](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/resources-2/) - General Organizations American Indian Science and Engineering Society https://www.aises.org/ National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) https://www.ncaied.org/ National Congress of American Indians https://www.ncai.org/ WeRNative https://www.wernative.org/ Indian Country Today https://indiancountrytoday.com/ National Indian Education Association National Indian Education Association American Indian Higher Education Consortium American Indian Higher Education Consortium – American Indian Higher Education Consortium Society of American Indian Dentists (Home) Healthcare Organizations
- [College Scholarships](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/college-scholarships/) - Page Under Construction College Access and Success American Indian College Fund https://collegefund.org/students/scholarships/ (College) Full Circle Scholarship Indian Student Assistance Grant of Winsconsin https://heab.state.wi.us/programs.html#grants (Scroll down to its section) Eligibility: Awards under this program are made to Wisconsin residents who are at least 25% Native American and are undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in degree or
- [HCC Cleveland](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-cleveland/) - HCC Cleveland was initiated in 2024 as a partnership between Case Western Reserve Medical School, Collinwood High School, and Rhodes College and Career Academy. Cleveland Ecosystem for Health Career Exploration Health care institutions, hospitals, non-profits, and high schools collaborating to facilitate healthcare exploration for Cleveland youth. The Cleveland Ecosystem for Health Career Exploration is a partnership
- [HCC Jackson, MS](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-jackson-ms/) - HCC Jackson, MS was initiated in 2024 as a partnership between University of Mississippi School of Medicine and Murrah High School. The faculty sponsors for the HCC program are Dr. Praise Matemavi, Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Dr. Dan Coleman, Director of Outreach for the University of Mississippi School of
- [HCC Temple](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-temple/) - HCC Philadelphia – Temple was initiated in 2008 as a partnership between Lewis Katz School of Medicine and Murrell Dobbins Career and Technical High School and Abraham Lincoln High School. The faculty sponsors of the program at the Louis Katz School of Medicine are Jerome Wright and Dr. Brian Tuohy. Jerome WrightSenior Coordinator, Student Support, Wellness and Medical Humanities,
- [HCC San Antonio](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-san-antonio/) - HCC San Antonio was initiated in 2025 as a partnership between Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT San Antonio Health Science Center and Thomas Edison High School. The faculty sponsors of the program at Long School of Medicine at UT San Antonio Health Science Center are Dr. Ángel González, Associate Dean, Academic Opportunity
- [HCC Structure](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-structure/) - Health Career Collaborative provides mentorship, engaging health curriculum, and exposure to health careers to high school students. As part of the program, a range of health-related career pathways are presented. Additionally, high school students are empowered to identify the most pressing health needs in their community and learn how to plan and implement community-based health promotion
- [Mission](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/mission/) - 1) Encourage high school students to: ○graduate from high school ○pursue post-secondary education ○gain health literacy ○consider health careers 2) Support medical institutions, trainees, and professionals to initiate Health Career Collaborative 3) Address the growing shortage of healthcare providers.
- [HCC Moultrie](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-moultrie/) - HCC Moutire was initiated in 2021 as a partnership between PCOM South Georgia and Brooks County High School. The faculty sponsor of the program at PCOM South Georgia is Dana Brooks, MEd, Executive Director of Admissions. The HCC Pathway Program lead at PCOM South Georgia is Megan Presley, Assistant Director of Admissions and Junior CRM Admin.
- [HCC Puerto Rico](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-puerto-rico/) - HCC Puerto Rico was initiated in 2019 as a partnership between the Ponce Health Sciences University, School of Medicine and Jardines de Ponce High School under the guidance of principal, Ms. Virgen De Jesús; and teacher, Prof. Julio Commander. The HCC faculty sponsors are Dr. Olga Rodríguez de Arzola, Dean of the School of Medicine at Ponce
- [HCC Galveston](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-galveston/) - HCC Galveston was initiated in 2024 as a partnership between The University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine and Odyssey Academy - Galveston. The faculty sponsors of the program at The University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine are Dr. Norma Perez and Dr. Amy Gonzalez, and the program manager
- [HCC Irvine](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-irvine/) - HCC Irvine was initiated in 2019 as a partnership between University of California Irvine School of Medicine and Middle College High School. The faculty sponsors for the program are Theresa Chin, MD, MPH, FACS, Assistant Clinical Professor, University of California Irvine, Department of Surgery; and Tania Saba, Education Manager, University of California Irvine, Department of Surgery. Theresa Chin,
- [HCC Board](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-board/) - Rosangely Cruz-Rojas, DrPHVice President and Chief Diversity & Equity Officer Main Line HealthPhiladelphia, PA Jeshahnton (Shaun) V. Essex, FACHEChief Operating OfficerBaylor University Medical Center / Baylor Scott & White HealthDallas, TX Liana Gefter, MD, MPHNational Director, Health Career CollaborativeDivision of Primary Care and Population Health Department of MedicineStanford University School of MedicineSan Francisco, CA John
- [HCC Tampa](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-tampa/) - HCC Tampa was initiated in 2024 as a partnership between Tampa Bay Technical High School and the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. The HCC faculty sponsor is Dr. Jennifer Costa, Assistant Professor, College of Medicine Family Medicine, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. Jennifer Costa, MDAssistant Professor, Family MedicineUniverstiy of South Florida Morsani
- [Medical Pathways & Enrichment Opportunities](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/medical-pathways-enrichment-opportunities/) - AAMC Database of Medical Pathways and Enrichment Opportunities The American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) has created a database that provides opportunities and program listings for learners who want to strengthen their pathway to careers in healthcare and medicine. It includes university research opportunities, STEM or healthcare related workshops, career and technical preparation programs, internships,
- [HCC Remote Implementation](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-remote-curriculum/) - Webinar recording: Health Career Collaborative Remote Implementation Plan: Creating Communities of Care and Engagement On this page, you will find:I. HCC Remote Implementation Check-ListII. Pre-participation survey linkIII. $20 Amazon Gift Card Winner Entry FormIV. Check-in OptionsV. Engagement ToolsVI. Adapted Curriculum i. COVID-19 curriculum (5 lessons) ii. ED patient cases (8 lessons) iii. Surgical Robotics (4 lessons)
- [Human Trafficking](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/human-trafficking-2/) - This curriculum is survivor informed, meaning it has been reviewed extensively by survivors of human trafficking to provide the most accurate and helpful information. Through this curriculum curated specifically for teens, students will be educated on the prevention of human trafficking by fostering awareness, empathy, and empowerment. Students will learn about the definition, statistics, signs,
- [Mental Health](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/mental-health/) - There is a widespread, research-based understanding that the mental health of adolescents is very poor, worsened by the pandemic. This short JAMA article (Nov. 2022) underscores the urgent need to support adolescent mental health: CDC Report: Urgent Need to Address Teens’ Adverse Experiences During Pandemic. The following lectures were developed in 2020 and 2021 in
- [HCC Jacksonville](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-jacksonville/) - HCC Jacksonville was initiated in 2022 as a partnership between Mayo Clinic and Andrew Jackson High School. The faculty sponsor of the program at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville is Dr. Mallory Raymond Mallory J. Raymond, M.D.Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery/Otology and NeurotologyMayo Clinic The High School Program Leader at Andrew Jackson High School is Mr. Tristen
- [HCC New York](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-new-york/) - HCC has chapters at two medical centers in New York City, HCC Columbia and HCC NYU. Please see their webpages for information on their chapters.
- [HCC Philadelphia](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/program-sites/hca-philadelphia/) - HCC Philadelphia was developed initially in 2008 as a partnership between the Lankenau Medical Center and Overbrook High School in West Philadephia, however, the success of the program inspired additional Philadelphia-based hospital-high school alliances. Currently, in Philadelphia, four medical schools are implementing the Health Career Academy at five high schools. Our partner medical schools include Temple
- [State-Based Aid](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/state-based-aid/) - Filling out the FAFSA can also qualify you for state financial aid programs, including grants, scholarships, loans and even sometimes tuition waivers. Eligibility and Deadlines Other than being a resident of the state, eligibility will vary from state to state, so it's a good idea to contact your state's department of education here to find
- [Creating Curriculum for HCC](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/creating-curriculum-for-hcc/) - We encourage medical students and faculty to create new curriculum for HCC. Great lessons can be shared and utilized at sites around the country. If you've created a successful lesson, please share it with Dr. Gefter. There are a few key ideas to remember when creating curriculum for HCC:1) Lecture is the least effective form
- [HCC Drexel](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-drexel/) - HCC Philadelphia - Drexel was initiated in 2008 as a partnership between Drexel College of Medicine, Kensington Health Sciences Academy, and Mercy Career and Technical High School. The faculty sponsor of the program at the medical school is Elissa Goldberg, Program Director, Office of Community Engagement. Elissa Goldberg, MSS, LSWProgram Director, Office of Community EngagementDrexel College
- [HCC Surgery Curriculum Videos](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-educational-videos/) - The following videos explain how and why surgeries are done while showing you what the surgeon sees in real time. Medical student mentors, watching these videos will help you prepare for your surgery clerkship. You may incorporate these videos into lessons for HCC high school students about anatomy or as preparation for a field trip
- [HCC Surgery Curriculum](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-surgery-curriculum/) - The HCC Surgery Curriculum can be utilized at any stage of the Health Career Collaborative program depending on mentor and student interest. Mentors do NOT need a background in surgery in order to present the material. The HCC Surgery curriculum consists of four discrete lessons, as well as many live surgery videos in which a
- [12th grade program session plans](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/for-teaching-partners/12th-grade-program-title/12th-grade-program-session-plans/) - The 12th grade program session plans are designed to provide a framework from which to build a unique community health fair program. Please keep in mind, the most successful sessions have minimal lecture and are comprised mostly of discussion and small group work. The key is to empower high school students to determine what their community needs and to support them
- [HCC PCOM](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-pcom/) - HCC Philadelphia – PCOM was initiated in 2008 as a partnership between Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and Chester High School and Paul Robeson High School. The faculty sponsor of the program at PCOM is Dr. Pat Lannutti, and the program manager is Robert Dustin. Pat Lannutti, DODepartment of Internal Medicine Chair, Division of General Internal MedicineDepartmental Co-Vice-ChairmanProfessor Robert Dustin,
- [Student Impact](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/feedback/student-feedback/) - What high school students are saying about HCC: "It was very interactive and hands on. Everyone had such a good vibe." "Thank you for letting me experience this wonderful program, and I hope it stays active for years to come." "The thing I liked best was that I got to know about things I NEVER KNEW."
- [Program Evaluation](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/program-evaluation/) - The Health Career Collaborative program has been studied and validated and published in numerous peer reviewed journals (see below). Additionally, individual chapters have conducted various studies to validate the efficacy of their programs. Please note that in 2018, the program changed names from "Health Career Academy" to "Health Career Collaborative." Publications How do underserved adolescents
- [HCC Jefferson](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-jefferson/) - HCC Philadelphia – Jefferson was initiated in 2008 as a partnership between the SidneyKimmel Medical College chapter of the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) and Esperanza Academy Charter School. In 2017, the program grew to include Chester Charter Scholars Academy. The faculty sponsor of the program at the medical school is Dr. Ronald Hall, Assistant
- [HCC Atlanta](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/program-sites/hca-atlanta/) - HCC Atlanta was initiated in 2014 as a partnership between Emory School of Medicine and four regional partner High Schools: Clarkson, Redan, Benjamin E Mays, and Maynard Jackson. The Health Career Collaborative Faculty Sponsors at Emory School of Medicine are Dr. Stacy Schmidt and Dr. Charles E. Moore. Ms. Brittany Price is the manager of
- [HCC New Site Information](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-new-site-information/) - We are thrilled that you are interested in becoming a chapter of the Health Career Collaborative. Before you meet with our team to discuss the specifics of starting the program at your school, we would be grateful if you could review the following:1) Overview video of HCC program (10 min)2) Video tour of the HCC
- [Politics and Health](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/politics-and-health/) - This lesson describes the intersection of politics and health. Specifically, the role of all branches of government in determining health care and access for citizens. Politics and Health (37 google slides - click here for link)(created to be given remotely or in-person)
- [HCC Oakland](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/program-sites/hca-oakland/) - HCC Oakland was initiated in 2016 as a partnership between the University of California Berkeley/University of California San Francisco Joint Medical Program (UCB-UCSF JMP), Samuel Merritt University (SMU), and Madison Park Business and Art Academy. The HCC faculty sponsor at the UCB-UCSF JMP is Dr. Amy Garlin, co-director of the program's medical curriculum. The faculty
- [Teacher Impact](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/feedback/teacher-feedback/) - What high school teachers are saying about HCC: "The students realized that they were capable of interacting with medical students and that they could learn and think critically as a med student themselves." "The students were most excited about the medical students sharing their experiences with them. They also enjoyed the scenarios that challenged them
- [COVID VACCINE Video contest winners](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/video-contest-winners/) - HCC COVID-19 Vaccine Promotion Contest Winners In March 2021, HCC participants from around the country submitted videos promoting COVID-19 vaccination. A panel of physicians and public health experts judged the videos and rated them in three categories: factual, engaging, and persuasive. Congratulations to our contest winners!The following four videos tied for first place: "Inject to
- [HCC Houston](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/hcc-houston/) - Houston has two HCC chapters: UTHealth McGovern Medical School and University of Houston College of Medicine.
- [Comcast partnership](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/comcast-partnership/) - "We know that Comcast alone can’t remedy this complex issue. But you have my commitment that our company will try to play an integral role in driving lasting reform. Together, we hope to help create a more equitable, just and inclusive society." -BRIAN L. ROBERTS, Chairman and Chief Executive OfficerComcast CorporationJune 8, 2020 Comcast Telehealth
- [Career Information for Students](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/for-students/career-information-for-students/) - Staying in school and working hard in all your classes provides the best way forward on many different career paths in health and medicine. There are dozens of important roles where talented and caring young people are greatly needed to provide care and services in cities and neighborhoods all over the country. Some of these
- [NAHSE HCC Partnership](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/nahse-hcc-partnership/) - National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) & Health Career Collaborative (HCC) NAHSE is proud to partner with HCC to bring additional mentorship and support to high school students from low-income and racial/ethnic minority communities. NAHSE members can organize hospital field trips; provide insight into careers in health administration; mentor high school students; and visit
- [NAHSE HCC Partnership](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/nahse/) - NAHSE is proud to partner with HCC to bring additional mentorship and support to high school students from low-income and racial/ethnic minority communities. NAHSE members organize hospital field trips; provide insight into careers in health administration; mentor high school students; and visit classrooms to provide innovative lessons designed to prepare students for success in the
- [Volunteers' Required Training Videos](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/for-teaching-partners/12th-grade-program-title/12th-grade-program-volunteers-required-training-videos/) - Thank you for volunteering for the Health Career Collaborative 12th grade program! Before you go out to your partner high school, please watch the following three videos: First 3 minutes of Ernesto Sirolli's Ted Talk:
- [Contact Us](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/for-more-information/) - For inquiries about the Health Career Collaborative, please complete the form below. Your Name:* First Last Your E-mail Address:*Your Question or Comment:* Recaptcha Word Verification:Submit Your MessageReset
- [12th grade - Community Health](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/for-teaching-partners/12th-grade-program-title/) - The 12th grade curriculum of the Health Career Academy involves medical students training and supporting high school seniors as they assess the health of their community, determine community assets, partner with local community health organizations, and ultimately create a school health fair based on these assessments and community partnerships. The goal is for this project to
- [Test Video Page](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/test-video-page/)
- [11th grade - Deepening Understanding of Health Science](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/for-teaching-partners/11th-grade-program-title/) - The 11th grade curriculum focuses on major public health issues. The modules are designed to deliver complex concepts in engaging, understandable and entertaining ways – recent student surveys have suggested that the most successful lessons are when medical students do minimal talking. Thus, through active learning, the main objective of the curriculum is to integrate
- [10th grade — A Hands-on Introduction](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/for-teaching-partners/10th-grade-program-title/) - Students begin their Health Career Academy experience in 10th grade by participating in a twelve-session curriculum of project-based learning that brings hospital and medical student volunteers into the high school’s health classroom. The themes of Com­mun­i­ca­tion, Collaboration, Critical Thinking – three key 21st Century educational skills – are emphasized throughout the program. https://vimeo.com/107522302 After all
- [Atlanta Partner High Schools](https://healthcareercollaborative.com/program-sites/hca-atlanta/atlanta-partner-high-schools/) - Benjamin Mays High School http://www.atlanta.k12.ga.us/Domain/3246 "Benjamin Elijah Mays High School is the flagship institution of the city of Atlanta. Named in honor of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, a humanitarian and international pioneer, our academic foundation and world class athletic program is as solid as the rock of Gibraltar. Our learning structure is built on the premise that smaller is better. Therefore, we currently serve approximately 1800 students

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