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Campbell University hosts 15th annual Health Professions program
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he College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS) began hosting the annual Ransdell Family Health Professions Readiness Enrichment Program (HPREP) in 2006. HPREP began as a means to support underrepresented pharmacy students through the introduction of interdisciplinary programs, and in 2012 the program expanded to include other health professions. HPREP programming exposes health science students to a formative experience that combines academic instruction with leadership and professional development in an interdisciplinary environment. The goal of HPREP is to give students an opportunity to network, gain hands on experience, and showcase the interprofessionalism that exists in the world of healthcare. Students are encouraged to explore leadership and professional development opportunities. Participant Mark Bushhouse expressed, “I thought, despite the ‘virtual’ constraints, HPREP was a great opportunity to connect with staff and faculty as well as fellow aspiring applicants into various healthcare fields. The
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activities were interactive and, for those who chose to participate, I thought they were creative and fun.” Students participated in various virtual programming, workshops, and case studies from May 17-21. They learned how to become a more competitive applicant to graduate programs through interview, personal statement, and Kaplan test preparation. Participants networked with industry leaders, engaged in virtual campus tours, and explored a variety of health profession career opportunities along the way. "The mock interview and advising appointment were my two favorite events in the program. I connected with the
Campbell staff personally and discussed how I could better myself to one day reach my goals of getting into the DPT program and becoming a part of the Campbell family," shared HPREP participant, Caroline Annas. Anyone who knew the late CPHS Admissions Counselor Rodney Hipwell knows that he fiercely loved the Campbell community. Rod spent years crafting witty riddles and fun scavenger hunt activities for HPREP participants. The campus wide scavenger hunt is always a highlight for participants and staff alike, and there is no doubt that Rod was smiling down as students raced to completion during this year’s virtual “Rod’s Rally.”
" The mock interview and advising appointment were my two favorite events in the program. I connected with the Campbell staff personally and discussed how I could better myself to one day reach my goals of getting into the DPT program and becoming a part of the Campbell family." — Caroline Annas
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First-generation college students
Parctipation Stats
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Students from an underrepresented minority
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Financially disadvantaged students
Each CPHS and Campbell University School of Medicine (CUSOM) program provided a virtual interactive activity in addition to engaging with participants through a meet and greet opportunity. Each programs’ meet and greet consisted of a new component: a “Day in the life of…” video for all CPHS/CUSOM programs. The reel was played prior to the start of each program session and highlighted current students within each program.
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