Office for Educational Outreach and Health Careers "Pathway Programs"
Conceived by President and Dean Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice and fueled by her passion to ensure a diverse health care workforce, the Office for Educational Outreach and Health Careers (EOHC) was established in 2012. The Office for EOHC oversees and directs all pathway programs at the institution providing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) exposure and mentoring opportunities for students from elementary through post-undergraduate levels.
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Pathway Programs
K-12 Programs
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国产精品igao视频网 S.T.E.A.M. Academy immerses elementary and middle school students into the exciting world of STEAM* and health professions.
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The 国产精品igao视频网 S.T.E.A.M. Academy (9-12) will introduce students to biomedical research and health careers. Participants will be immersed in scientific instrumentation and laboratory techniques, as well as participate in mini-courses and workshops on health equity, careers in the sciences and health professions, critical thinking and career planning
First Look Health TEAM
First Look Health T.E.A.M. (Teaching Education and Mentoring) is a day dedicated to exploring the exciting world of health careers.
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The 国产精品igao视频网 Surgery Reach Program, formerly known as "Reach One Each One," is an early exposure and mentorship program that aims to introduce underrepresented high school students from the Atlanta Metropolitan area to health professional careers.
Cancer Health Institute Summer Programs
The overall goal of the Cancer Health Equity Institute Summer Programs are to encourage interest and facilitate student training in cancer research. Through participation in designated seminars and workshops, students will enhance their knowledge, scientific techniques, and expertise in cancer and cancer research.
Community Health Worker Training Program for High School Students & Young Adults
The High School & Young Adults Community Health Worker training program is a year long training program that seeks to increase the number of trained HSYACHWs to engage family, peers and community in strategies for better health and wellness.
Health Careers Exposure Program (HCEP)
HCEP鈥檚 focus is to recruit economically and educationally disadvantaged high school and college students who are interested in a healthcare/medical career and provide instruction, mentoring, tutoring and other educational experiences
Undergraduate Programs
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First Look provides undergraduate students with an opportunity to meet others for an informative session on the admissions process, preparing for the MCAT, interviewing skills, how to successfully navigate medical school and what it鈥檚 like to be a practicing physician.
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Undergraduate Health Sciences Academy (UHSA)
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Summer Bridge(s) Pathway Programs
The Office of Online Education and Expanded Program offers two- 5 week summer pipeline programs with virtual learning formats and synchronous meetings. The programs are built to expose motivated college students and post baccalaureate students to the health informatics field and biotechnology industry.
Post-Baccalaureate Programs
Master of Science in Medical Sciences (国产精品igao视频网S)
The 国产精品igao视频网S degree program is designed to enhance the credentials of its students for entry into medical school by offering a challenging biomedical sciences and public health curriculum, strengthening critical thinking skills and providing a supportive and nurturing academic environment.
K-Baccalaureate Programs
Alumni Learning Community (ALC)
The Alumni Learning Community (ALC) is a pipeline initiative that assists Morehouse School Medicine alumni in engaging students underrepresented in medicine and the biomedical sciences and those from underserved communities in outreach activities designed to assist them as they work to pursue careers in the health professions and biomedical research.
Model Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program
The AHEC Program is responsible for implementing programs and activities to respond to Georgia's health workforce needs that occur in many of Georgia's most rural and urban underserved areas.
EOHC News and Events
Get Involved with EOHC
We are always looking for volunteers and have some paid positions!
Resources
Pathway Programs
EOHC Contacts
Dr. Rita Finley
Associate Dean, EOHC/ Director, M.S. in Medical Sciences
(404) 752-1614
rfinley@msm.edu
FIRST LOOK HEALTH TEAM, & M.S. IN MEDICAL SCIENCES
Ms. Ashley Patterson
Prog. Coordinator,
M.S. in Medical Sciences/First Look
apatterson@msm.edu
(404) 752-8656
Ms. Leslie Boston
Admin. Assistant,
M.S. in Medical Sciences/First Look
lboston@msm.edu
(404)752-1590
UNDERGRADUATE HEALTH SCIENCES ACADEMY
Dr. Rahmelle Thompson
Assistant Dean, EOHC/Executive Director, UHSA
404-756-5728
rthompson@msm.edu
Mrs. Linda Nelson
Prog. Coordinator, UHSA
(404) 756-5012
lnelson@msm.edu
Mr. Jamal Thorne
Prog. Coordinator, UHSA
jthorne@msm.edu
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Dr. Ryan Clark
Director, EOHC/STEAM Academy 9th-12th
(404) 752-1843
ryanclark@msm.edu
Ms. Jacqueline Thrash
Prog. Manager, TAG CONNECT & STEAM Academy 5th-8th
(404) 752-1847
jthrash@msm.edu
Ms. Jaylen Ford-Benjamin
Prog. Coordinator, STEAM Academy 5th-8th
(404)-756-1843
jfordbenjamin@msm.edu
HEALTH CAREERS EXPOSURE PROGRAM (HCEP)
Dr. J. Wesley Lockhart
Associate Director, HCEP
(404) 752-1197
jlockhart@msm.edu
Ms. Jasmine Mattison
Prog. Manager, HCEP
(404) 756-8970
Jmattison@msm.edu
Mr. Desmond Brock
Admin. Assistant, HCEP
(404) 752-1694
dbrock@msm.edu