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Aetna Health Professions Partnership Initiative
Great Explorations

The program:

• Is for 7th and 8th grade students.
• Provides educational programs for Hartford Middle School students at Bellizzi, Kennelly, Naylor, Sport and Medical Sciences Academy, Greater Hartford Academy of Mathematics and Science, Jumoke Academy, and the Medical Professions and Teacher Preparation Academy.
• Provides after-school science, reading, math and preparation activities for 7th and 8th grade students at the schools listed above.
• Offers a four-week summer academic enrichment program for 35 rising 8th grade participants. Students receive instruction on language arts, math, science, college awareness classes and engage in educational programs to raise awareness in the health professions.
• Qualified students must meet certain socio-economic guidelines (low income and/or first generation to attend college) and demonstrate a strong motivation and potential to enroll in a four year college program.

Important Dates

• April 27, 2012: Postmark date for all applications
• July 2, 2012: First day of program
• July 27, 2012: Last day of program

All Applicants Should:

1. Submit an official school transcript with application.

2. Submit a completed application form (Word doc) available from your counselor, this website, or by email.

For Additional Program Information Contact:

Return Application to:

Marlyn Davila, M.S.W.
Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs
University of Connecticut Health Center
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030-3920
Phone: 860-679-4522
Fax: 860-679-7223
Email: davila@uchc.edu