UC Davis School of Medicine K-12 Outreach
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Stacy Du — Alumna and Student Research Mentor
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Program Mission
To amplify exposure, cultivate interest, and provide tools, resources, and guidance to pathways into careers in health for students who are educationally and socio-economically disadvantaged.
Program Description
The K-12 Outreach Programs at UC Davis School of Medicine sponsors and supports a variety of programs and opportunities year-round that allow students to develop and sustain an interest in medicine and science while promoting early college preparation and readiness.
Housed within the Office of Student and Resident Diversity, the K-12 Outreach Programs mark the first step in the pathway effort to produce a workforce of health workers that reflects diversity and will reduce health disparities in their various fields and the communities in which they will serve.
The programs offer opportunities in person at the School of Medicine, within the community, virtually, as well as online communications that are structured to provide mentorship, build leadership, expand networks, and provide support for K-12 students, K-12 program alumni, as well as medical student mentors to expand on the development of the skills necessary for success in both academic pursuits as well as professional development towards careers in health.
Health Equity Academy – Leaders for Tomorrow’s Healthcare (HEALTH)
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There is no cost to participate.
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Program is offered three times a year
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Meet health professionals along with current medical students, resident physicians, and other trainees.
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Network with other high school students who are also interested in careers in health.
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Learn about different career pathways in healthcare.
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Learn to effectively work in teams to produce a research presentation.
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Learn to develop a research question and the skills to examine public health issues in your community.
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Gain leadership skills to begin your journey as a scholar in health.
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Participate in fun and interactive activities.
Program Eligibility
Program applicants must:
- Be a California resident.
- Be a current high school student (graduating seniors aren't eligible for summer HEALTH).
- Have a career interest or be open to learning about medicine or human healthcare professions.
- Come from a socioeconomically/educationally disadvantaged, underrepresented, or rural background.
- Be committed to attend orientation and all program sessions.
- Not have previously completed or been dismissed from the program.
Program Structure
- Spring 2025
- Program will be held in person over 6 sessions.
- High school students residing in Sacramento or surrounding counties are encouraged to apply.
Click here to register and join via Zoom!
NOTE: The Health Equity Academy is not an overnight program. Accepted program applicants and parents/guardians are responsible for transportation to and from our UC Davis School of Medicine (Sacramento campus) to attend the in-person academy sessions.
Health Equity Academy Spring 2025 Program
Participation of all Dates is Required
- Parent and Student Orientation (Via Zoom)
- Date: February 13, 2025
- Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
6 Program Sessions (In Person)
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Session 1: February 15, 2025
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Session 2: February 22, 2025
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Session 3: March 8, 2025
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Session 4: March 15, 2025
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Session 5: April 5, 2025
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Session 6: April 12, 2025
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- Access Application here
- Application Opens: January 1, 2025
- Application Deadline: January 17, 2025 by 11:59 p.m.
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Interested in becoming a Research Mentor?
Access the HEALTH+ Research Mentor Application here!
Application Opens: January 1, 2025
Application Deadline: January 17, 2025 by 11:59 p.m.
GOALS
The goals of HEALTH+ ALUMNI NETWORK are to continue to serve Health Equity Academy Scholar Graduates by providing them:
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Support: Disseminating resources, webinars, conferences, and scholarship opportunities.
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Guidance: Disseminating, general, but timely recommendations for next steps pathway information into medicine from various pre-health points throughout training (i.e.,high school, college, graduate, and post graduate education).
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Mentorship: Linking students to faculty, medical students, staff, mentorship, while promoting opportunities to peer mentor current HEALTH students that are in prior points in the pathway.
- Connection: OSRD pathway programs, the School of Medicine, partner programs, like-minded students.
ALUMNI RESOURCES
As you prepare for your future career in health, there are various important steps to take along the way. Please click the link below to view a 9th-12th grade timeline along with other resources on summer/year round internships that are paid and volunteer. Additionally, you can find opportunities to engage in health-related fields or exposures both in high school and beyond.
9th-12th GRADE RESOURCES and OPPORTUNITIES
HEALTH+ ALUMNI NETWORK LEADERSHIP
Laura Kester Prakash, M.D., M.P.H.
(she/her/hers)
Director of K-12 Outreach Curriculum
Patricia González, M.A.Ed.
(she/her/hers)
Manager
HEALTH+ ALUMNI NETWORK STAFF
Jennifer Xiong
(she, her, hers)
Early Academic Prep Coordinator
Diana Moua
(she, her, hers)
Pre-Health Outreach Liaison
HEALTH ALUMNI NETWORK CONTACT INFORMATION
Please contact us with any questions, concerns, or updates at: hs-prehealth@ucdavis.edu.
It is never too early to start your career pathway…
The program coordinator works with the UC Davis School of Medicine Student Interest Groups and Pre-med/Pre-health students from UC Davis to provide the following services based on availability:
- Classroom visits (presentation or workshop on various topics)
- College Fairs
- Career Days
Book a Tour
The Outreach Team hosts tours of the UC Davis School of Medicine for interested high school and community college student groups. Click to reserve your spot on a tour.
For specific questions regarding Health Equity Academy or HEALTH+ Alumni Network, please contact:
916-734-2615
For inquiries regarding the K-12 Outreach Programs, please contact:
Office of Student Resident Diversity
hs-osrd@ucdavis.edu
916-734-2615
For inquiries regarding the UC Davis Main Campus, please contact:
Undergraduate Admissions
530-752-2971
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
