Bridge to the Future Science Mentoring Program

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Bridge to the Future Mentoring Conference

Thinking of a Career in the Health Field?

Come join us at our annual interactive conference for high school and college students.

Saturday, April 23, 2016, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

View the flyer for more information
Registration form

This program is:

  • An annual conference which brings together high school and college students to explore health care issues and prepare for health careers.
  • For students who have expressed an interest in a career in the health professions.
  • Beneficial in helping mentees gain insight into successful preparation for an application to professional schools.
  • Student run.
  • Aimed at meeting the long-term objective of increasing underrepresented student representation in health professions programs.
  • Set up so that it provides an opportunity for college and high school students to seek advice from mentors enrolled in professional health profession programs.
  • Geared so that the network is established which includes the middle school through professional school educational community.
  • Designed so that medical, dental, graduate, nursing and allied health students serve as mentors to college and high school students.
  • Sponsored by the local chapters of the Student National Medical Association, the Student National Dental Association and the Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs.

The Roles and Functions of a Mentor

To be:

  • An advisor.
  • A coach.
  • A counselor.
  • An experienced leader.
  • An advocate.
  • A patron.
  • A role model.
  • A guide.
  • A sponsor.
  • A support system.
  • An objective critic.
  • A confidante.
  • A source of inspiration to the mentee.
  • The individual who shows the mentee the ropes.
  • There for the mentee.
  • Helpful so that the mentee gets used to the particular professional culture.
  • The sounding board that the mentee needs to express ideas.
  • The support person to the mentee in setting appropriate goals and methods of assessing progress in relation to these goals.

Advantages of Participating in a Mentoring Program

A mentor can help a learner:

  • Find useful resources.
  • Set realistic targets.
  • Plan for personal development.
  • Become more self-confident.
  • Cope with challenges.
  • Learn from experience.

Contact

Granville Wrensford, Ph.D.
Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs
UConn Health
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030-3920
Email: gwrensford@uchc.edu

Kerry-Ann Stewart, Ph.D.
Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs
UConn Health
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington CT 06030-3920
Email: kestewart@uchc.edu

Jan Figueroa
Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs
UConn Health
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030-3920
Email: jfigueroa@uchc.edu

2015 Bridge to the Future Mentoring Program Conference

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Aetna Health Professions Partnership Initiative

  • A science enrichment program that engages 6th to 8th grade students in hands-on science activities and college exploration.
  • Provides educational enrichment in science, math, reading and college preparation activities during the academic school year at the following schools: Bellizzi, Kennelly, Naylor, Sport and Medical Sciences Academy, West Middle School, Jumoke Academy, Metropolitan Learning Center, Two Rivers Magnet Middle School and the Medical Professions and Teacher Preparation Academy. (Contact your school counselor and/or science teacher).
  • Offers a six-week, Monday through Friday, Summer Academic Enrichment Program for rising 8th grade participants. Students receive instruction in language arts, math, science, college awareness classes and engage in educational programs to raise awareness in the health professions. Students are provided breakfast and lunch. If the student is a Hartford resident, transportation is provided as well.
  • Offers a 30-week, Saturday Academy during the academic school year where 8th grade students can continue to strengthen their academic skills and college preparation.
  • Parent/Guardian Orientation Workshops are held for all students participating in the 6-week summer and 30-week Saturday Academy Program.
  • Geared towards students who meet certain socio-economic guidelines (low income and/or first generation to attend college) and demonstrate a strong motivation and potential to enroll in a four year college program. See Application for additional qualification criteria.
  • Parental Seminar Series are held for parents/guardians of all students participating in the program.

Important Dates

September 12, 2015 to May 14, 2016: 30-week Saturday Academy
June 20, 2016 to July 29, 2016: Six-week, Monday-Friday Summer Program
May 20, 2016: Application Deadline

Applicant Criteria

All Applicants Should:

  • Be a rising eighth grader.
  • Have a ‘B‘ average or better.
  • Submit an essay.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Provide two letters of recommendation from a Science or Math teacher or guidance counselor.
  • Have an official CMT score report.
  • Submit a completed application form.

How to Apply

Submit Application to hcop@uchc.edu.

Mail Supplemental Material to:

Tracey Higgins
Administrative Program Assistant II
Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs
UConn Health
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030-3920
Phone: 860-679-8031
Fax: 860-679-7223
Email: higgins@uchc.edu

Contact

Nazle Jalaludin, M.S.
Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs
UConn Health
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030-3920
Email: jalaludin@uchc.edu

Granville Wrensford, Ph.D.
Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs
UConn Health
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030-3920
Email: gwrensford@uchc.edu