NC Health Careers Access Program
Since 1971, we have been developing a diverse health care workforce—one student at a time.
North Carolina Health Careers Access Program (NC-HCAP) is designed to work toward increasing the number of individuals from educationally or economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are trained, educated and employed in the health profession.
PROFESSIONAL HEALTH EARLY ASSURANCE
AND PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS
East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine Early Assurance Scholars Program
East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine Early Assurance Program
The University of North Carolina System Veterinary Education Access (UNC SVEA) Program
Tuskegee University Pre-Veterinary Medicine Scholars Program
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Early Assurance Program
Methodist University Physician Assistant Program
The program does this through promoting career opportunities, cultivating interest and enhancing opportunities to gain access to formal training and education programs in health professions. For more information on any of these programs, contact us at hcap@uncp.edu or 910.521.6673.
CLINICAL HEALTH SUMMER PROGRAM
The Clinical Health Summer Program (CHSP) is an important component of NC-HCAP. CHSP is a seven-week experiential learning opportunity held each year from May through June. The 40-hour week salaried position consists of both clinical experiences in healthcare agencies and academic enrichment experiences provided by NC-HCAP Health Careers Centers, as many professional programs necessitate clinical patient contact hours. The program provides students at UNCP with an opportunity to learn about the duties and responsibilities of a health professional and how a healthcare delivery system operates.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications will be made available in spring semester. Final applications must be returned with these items:
• Copy of college transcript
• Personal statement
• One letter of recommendation, preferably from a science faculty member
• Two faculty appraisal forms (provided by NC-HCAP), at least one from a science/ math faculty member
