Juniors Doctors Academy

The program:

Is for 11th 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 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.

Parent/Guardian Orientation Workshops are held for all students participating in the Juniors 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 junior 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