PCOM Opportunities Academy | STEM Program for Philly Students
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PCOM Opportunities Academy 
Philadelphia Summer STEM Program

Philadelphia area high school student participants have the opportunity to explore careers in health care while building relationships with PCOM faculty and medical student mentors during this summer STEM camp.

The Opportunities Academy takes place in June of each year at PCOM's Philadelphia campus on City Avenue. This program is available to Philadelphia area high school students at no cost.

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High school students smile while working through a dissection activity at PCOM's Opportunities Academy summer STEM program

About our STEM program

Students will participate in clinical skills simulations in the Saltzburg Clinical Learning and Assessment Center, visit the anatomy lab, participate in heart and brain anatomy labs, learn CPR and more. Additionally, participants will learn about the college application process as well as build networks with physicians, physician assistants, pharmacists, physical therapists, counselors, psychologists and other healthcare professionals.

View our program brochure (PDF).

How to apply

Complete our interest form to receive the Opportunities Academy Application when it opens.

Mentor positions

Current PCOM students play a vital role in the planning and implementation of the Opportunities Academy. Learn more about mentoring and apply.

Staff

Alicia Hahn-Murphy, MS
Director of Program Initiatives, Office of Diversity and Community Relations

Deneen Hendrick, DO '90
Faculty Advisor

Contact us

Email: pcomopportunitiesacademy@pcom.edu

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