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.
Complete Interest Form
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.
The 2026 Opportunities Academy will be June 15-18. High school students, we encourage you to complete our interest form to be added to our mailing list. The application will be available in February 2026.
Current PCOM students play a vital role in the planning and implementation of the Opportunities Academy. PCOM students can apply for the mentor position by completing the PCOM Opportunities Academy Mentor Application.
Alicia Hahn-Murphy, MS
Senior Director, Office of Campus and Community Partnerships
Email: pcomopportunitiesacademy@pcom.edu
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