Minority and Community Outreach Programs

Future Healthcare Scholars Program

The Future Healthcare Scholars Program is designed for Atlanta-area students in 9th and 10th grade who have an interest in healthcare professions. The program builds on their curiosity through interactive learning experiences, workshops, campus visits, college readiness preparation and mentorship opportunities that will encourage students to pursue a career in healthcare. The program educates students from area communities on osteopathic medicine and other healthcare opportunities. It fosters the mission of PCOM in hopes that these students will pursue a professional degree and serve their communities.

Health Careers Collaborative Program

Offered by PCOM South Georgia, the Health Careers Collaborative program (HCC) is designed for high school students beginning in 10th grade who have an interest in healthcare professions. Students enter the program as a cohort until their high school graduation. Participants engage in interactive learning experiences, workshops, campus visits, college readiness preparation and mentorship opportunities. The HCC program educates students from low-income and/or underrepresented minority communities on osteopathic medicine and other healthcare opportunities.

Students Progressing in Academics for Readiness and Knowledge (SPARK)

Twice a year, PCOM South Georgia opens its doors to area high schools giving them the opportunity to meet students, participate in workshops and learn about healthcare professions. The goal of the program is to introduce students to osteopathic medicine and encourage underserved youth to explore careers in health care. This program also promotes leadership in the South Georgia region and improves college and career readiness. By providing hands on experience to students, PCOM South Georgia hopes to inspire change and action in the medically underserved communities as well as the communities surrounding our campus.