PCOM Opportunities Academy | STEM Program for High Schoolers
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PCOM Opportunities Academy

Free summer program for high schoolers

  • Learn about careers in health care
  • Receive college readiness instruction
  • Participate in hands-on learning activities
  • Receive mentorship from current PCOM students

PCOM Opportunities Academy 
STEM Program for High School Students

High school students are invited to learn about college planning and careers in science and health care at PCOM's STEM summer camps.

PCOM Opportunities Academy summer STEM camp logoFormerly known as the Science and Math Summer Academy, the PCOM Opportunities Academy is an enrichment program that aims to introduce students who identify as African American, Latino, or are traditionally underrepresented in medicine to opportunities in health care, college readiness and mentoring.

Learn about the program at our three locations:

Learning Objectives

As a result of participating in Opportunities Academy, high school age students will:

  • Explore career opportunities in medicine and healthcare.
  • Practice critical thinking skills and collaboration by engaging in problem-based learning.
  • Build their research, public speaking and presentation skills through innovative experiences in the program.
  • Develop skills and self-confidence to apply for college and successfully navigate undergraduate study.
  • Engage in leadership and professional development throughout each stage of the program.

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Program Sponsors

Hologic

PCOM, PCOM Georgia, PCOM South Georgia

3M

PCOM

Christopher Ludwick Foundation

PCOM

Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation

PCOM

J.P. Morgan

PCOM

Jackson EMC Foundation

PCOM Georgia

 

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