Philadelphia area high school student participants have the opportunity to explore careers in health care while building relationships with PCOM faculty and medical student mentors during this summer STEM camp.
The Opportunities Academy takes place in June of each year at PCOM's Philadelphia campus on City Avenue. This program is available to Philadelphia area high school students at no cost.
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Students will participate in clinical skills simulations in the Saltzburg Clinical Learning and Assessment Center, visit the anatomy lab, participate in heart and brain anatomy labs, learn CPR and more. Additionally, participants will learn about the college application process as well as build networks with physicians, physician assistants, pharmacists, physical therapists, counselors, psychologists and other healthcare professionals.
High school students, we encourage you to complete our Google Form today for the 2025 Opportunities Academy!
Current PCOM students play a vital role in the planning and implementation of the Opportunities Academy. Mentors are hired via the work study program in December.
Alicia Hahn-Murphy, MS
Director of Program Initiatives, Office of Campus and Community Partnerships
Deneen Hendrick, DO '90
Faculty Advisor
Email: pcomopportunitiesacademy@pcom.edu
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