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MCPHS Creating Futures

MCPHS Creating Futures Program

Creating Futures provides a culturally appropriate forum for Latino and other minority high school juniors and seniors to explore the many rewarding opportunities for careers in health care . Graduates of Creating Futures will be better prepared to apply for the challenging health career programs offered at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and other leading institutions of higher education.

Program Overview

Creating Futures is designed to meet the unique needs of our Latino and other minority high school students:

  • Student Mentoring
  • College Application and Financial Aid Workshops
  • Courses in Anatomy & Physiology, Bioethics
  • Medical Terminology and Introduction to the Health Professions
  • Direct Parental Involvement
  • Saturday classes

Why volunteer in the MCPHS Creating Futures program?

  • Bilingual-bicultural health professional instructor and guest speakers
  • Culturally-appropriate curriculum
  • Bridge program to learn about health professionals and how to become one
  • Program held at MCPHS
  • Project-based learning
  • Opportunity to experience "college life" first hand
  • Student-centered staff

To get involved with the Creating Futures program, call 617.735.1526 or e-mail jill.harkin@mcphs.edu.