The program offers a free, immersive experience for high school students to explore diverse rehabilitation science careers and gain valuable insights into college preparation from a university setting.
The Readiness, Exploration & Application for Careers in Health (REACH) Program at Jefferson's College of Rehabilitation Sciences is a five-day summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors. Participants gain insight into various rehabilitation sciences professions, including athletic training, exercise science, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology. The program provides guidance on traditional and accelerated academic pathways from undergraduate to graduate education, along with tips for standing out on college applications, personal statements, and interviews. Students also learn strategies for academic success in undergraduate studies. The program aims to increase students' knowledge of the role these disciplines play in the healthcare team and prepare them for competitive undergraduate and graduate applications.
A typical day runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with one day potentially extending to 1:30 PM, and includes overviews of rehabilitation professions, academic pathways, and college application strategies.
This program is best for rising high school juniors and seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA who are interested in health careers within the rehabilitation sciences and attend high school in the Philadelphia School District.
Thomas Jefferson University, College of Rehabilitation Sciences
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