Huntingdon Announces Health Sciences Academy
Huntingdon College announced today the formation of a summer Huntingdon Health Sciences Academy (HHSA) for rising high school seniors, to be held June 7-9, 2017. Huntingdon College professor of chemistry and HHSA director Dr. Maureen Kendrick Murphy said, “The Huntingdon Health Sciences Academy will introduce outstanding rising high school seniors to the importance of shadowing and networking in preparation for careers as physicians, dentists, pharmacists, chiropractors, physician assistants, nurses, or occupational or physical therapists; and to the vital roles these professionals play in serving their communities.”
The three-day and two-night program will include tours of health care facilities, health science research with Huntingdon faculty, and presentations by health care professionals, among other activities. “Another benefit of participation is the chance to meet other high school students from the River Region with shared interests and to enjoy ongoing interaction with peers and professionals alike,” said Murphy.
Most of the cost of the program, including overnight stays in Huntingdon residence halls, meals, and materials, will be paid by the Health Sciences Academy. There is a $25 enrollment fee for each student.
Students who are current high school juniors (rising seniors this summer) in River Region high schools, who have achieved cumulative grade point averages of at least 3.4, and who are considering careers in the health sciences are invited to apply to the program by March 1, 2017, using an online application available from www.huntingdon.edu/health-
“The opportunity to gain hands-on experience and to get a closer look at a career field is tremendously important,” said Huntingdon College President J. Cameron West. “HHSA is Huntingdon’s third summer program introduced to spark interest and enthusiasm early in the minds of students who will become college freshmen the following year. At Huntingdon, we believe that early and increased exposure to possibilities and practices is vital in the college-to-career matrix.”
More information can be found at www.huntingdon.edu/health-
