Since 1971, we have been developing a diverse health care workforce, one student at a time.
Health Careers Access Program
WHAT IS NC-HCAP? 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. 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.
PROFESSIONAL HEALTH EARLY ASSURANCE AND PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS Early Assurance Scholars Program This program is a partnership between the Brody School of Medicine (BSOM) at East Carolina University and UNC Pembroke. Two of the 80 seats in the entering BSOM class are reserved four years in advance for outstanding students interested in attending UNCP for their undergraduate work. Application is only open to high school seniors from Robeson, Bladen, Columbus, Hoke, Scotland and Sampson counties. The University of North Carolina System Veterinary Education Access (UNC SVEA Program) This program allows for two current UNCP students, plus one alternate, entering the NC State School of Veterinary Medicine to be selected. Applicants must be biology majors with sophomore status to be eligible. College of Veterinary Medicine Pre-Veterinary Medicine Scholars Program UNCP and Tuskegee University have established a Pre-Veterinary Medicine Scholars Program. Students may choose an early admission track (3+1) or traditional (4-year program). For any questions or more information about any program, email hcap@uncp.edu.
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 annually from May through June. The up to 40-hours per week salaried position consists of clinical experiences in health care agencies and academic enrichment experiences provided by NC-HCAP. The program provides underrepresented and minority students at UNCP with an opportunity to learn about the duties and responsibilities of a health professional and how a health care delivery system operates.
HOW TO APPLY
To receive a CHSP application, email hcap@uncp.edu. Final applications must be returned with the following items: • One letter of recommendation, preferably from a science faculty member • Two faculty appraisal forms (provided by NC-HCAP), at least one from a science faculty member
• BraveWeb transcript • Photograph • Personal statement
HEALTH CAREERS CLUB The Health Careers Club envisions a society where there is equitable access to culturally competent health care training across all racial and ethnic groups. The club aims to achieve this by promoting awareness and interest in all areas of the health professions through community and campus involvement. As a member you will..... Hear from various health care professionals and representatives. Participate in trips to health professional schools and research facilities. Take part in community outreach endeavors. Have access to service and leadership opportunities.
Health Careers Access Program 910.521.6673 hcap@uncp.edu