Silver City, NM PROGRAM DATES: JUNE 12, 2015 – JULY

HEALTH CAREERS ACADEMY- Silver City, NM
PROGRAM DATES: JUNE 12, 2015 – JULY 24 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5:00PM, FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2015
Heath Careers Academy (HCA) is an intense and rewarding six-week, residential program, hosted at Western New Mexico
University in partnership with the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center Office for Diversity and Hidalgo
Medical Services, for high school students who will be sophomores, juniors and seniors during the 2015 – 2016 academic
year. HCA is designed for New Mexico residents who are interested in pursuing a health career. The program is also designed
to enhance math, science, language and critical thinking skills while exposing students to health and science related
professions. This program will challenge students by balancing a rigorous academic curriculum, ACT preparation, service
learning, and health science career exploration.
Interested applicants must be New Mexico residents, as defined by the UNM School of Medicine,
http://som.unm.edu/education/md/apply/residency.html. Preferably, underrepresented in medicine and come from
economically and/or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to increasing
health equity.
Due to stipend payments, applicants accepted in to our HEALTH NM pipeline programs must have a Social Security
Number (SSN) or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN).
Questions regarding citizenship, residency and/or application details can be directed to [email protected] or by
calling 505-272-2728 or toll free 1-866-494-0064.
Student Eligibility
• Minimum GPA of 2.25 on a 4.0 scale
• Must be a current freshman, sophomore or junior in high school, current seniors are encouraged to apply to
Undergraduate Health Science Enrichment Program (UHSEP)
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Participation Dates
The program will begin on Friday June 12, 2015 and end on Friday July 24, 2015. Student participation is expected throughout
the duration of the program; participants will be required to be on campus from 8:00am to 4:00pm (tentatively), Monday
through Friday, during the specified time period.
If accepted into the program, the Office for Diversity will send all participants an acceptance packet that must be completely
filled out and returned to our office no later than Friday, May 15, 2015.
Failure to include any of the supporting documents, not following directions completely, or leaving blank sections on this
application form will result in an automatic disqualification. Additionally, failure to meet the April 10, 2015 deadline will
result in automatic disqualification. To apply, please complete the entire application.
ALL COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA DESCRIPTIONS LISTED BELOW BY 5:00PM
ON APRIL 10, 2015 OR POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE APRIL 10, 2015. FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT
BE ACCEPTED.
SUBMIT COMPLETE APPLICATION BY APRIL 10, 2015:
Apply Online:
http://hsc.unm.edu/programs/diversity/index.shtml
Mail to:
UNM HSC Office for Diversity
MSCO8 4680
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Deliver in person to:
UNM Health Science Center, UNM North Campus
Office for Diversity
Health Sciences and Services Building, Suite 102
Building #266, Campus Map
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2015 HCA Application
Revised February 13, 2015
HCOP Funded by HRSA-D18HP24088
HEALTH CAREERS ACADEMY
PROGRAM DATES: JUNE 12, 2015 – JULY 24, 2015
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
APPLICANT NAME:
Complete application packets must include:
¨ Complete Student Application
¨ High School Transcript(s): An unofficial copy of your high school transcript is acceptable
¨ Resume
¨ ACT or Pre-ACT Scores (if applicable): include a copy of your exam score(s), if not listed on your transcript(s)
¨ Personal Statement: (The personal statement must be typed, double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman, 1”
margins, and no more than 2 pages.)
Please state your purpose in applying to this program. In this personal statement we are seeking to capture not only a
snapshot of where you are currently as a student but also where you have been and where you see yourself in the
future as a health professional. Relevant factors include but are not limited to the following:
• Achievements you have accomplished in spite of educational, social, and economic challenges.
• What in your personal, work, or academic background has motivated your interest in a health career?
• What are your educational goals and how will they impact you, your family, and your community?
• What kind of educational experiences and skillset do you expect to gain this summer that will best assist you in
reaching your career goals and dreams?
¨ Two Completed Recommendation Forms
One form should be completed by someone who can evaluate your character and academic performance, such as a
professor, teacher, counselor, principal, mentor, employer, or volunteer supervisor. The second form can be from
someone of your choosing. Forms must be in a sealed envelope with the writer’s signature across the seal on the back
of the envelope.
Office Use Only
Date Submitted:
Staff Initials:
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HEALTH CAREERS ACADEMY
SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO
STUDENT APPLICATION
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Please make sure that the information given in this section is accurate and matches with any federal or state
issued document (ex. Social Security card, ITIN card).
1.
Name:
2.
Address:
Last
First
Middle
Street Address or P.O. Box Number
City or Town
County
State
3.
Phone:
4.
Student ID or UNM Banner (if applicable):
5.
Gender:
□ Female □ Male
6.
U.S. Citizen:
□ Yes
7.
New Mexico Resident:
8.
Date of Birth:
10.
Do you consider yourself to be Hispanic/Latino(a)? □ Yes
□ No
In describing yourself, please select one or more of the following racial categories:
□ American Indian or Alaskan Native (Specify affiliation):
Zip Code
Email Address:
□ No
If no, can you provide a SSN or ITIN:
□ Yes
□ No
□ Yes
□ No
If no, state of residency:
9. Place of Birth:
□ Asian □ Black or African American □ Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
□ White □ Other (Please specify):
11.
What was your first language?
What is the primary language spoken at home?
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
12.
List in order all the schools you have attended beginning with high school:
School Name
City and State
Dates of Attendance
Cumul. GPA
High School:
College:
13.
Current Grade Level:
14.
Have you taken the Pre-ACT/ACT? □Yes □No What was your composite score?
Test Date:
15.
Have you taken the PSAT/SAT? □Yes □No What was your composite score?
Test Date:
16.
Have you taken any dual credit or advanced placement classes?
□ Yes
□ No
If yes, what university/college did you attend?
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FAMILY BACKGROUND
Father/Guardian 1 (Required): Applicant lives with this parent/guardian: □ Yes
17.
Name:
18.
Address:
Last
□ No
First
Middle
Street Address or P.O. Box Number
City or Town
County
19.
Phone:
20.
Circle highest grade completed: 1
21.
Did your father/guardian attend college?
22.
Please check the highest level of degree obtained?
State
Email Address:
□ Associate Degree
23.
Occupation:
24.
Employer:
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
□ Yes
□ Bachelor’s Degree
9
10
11
Name:
26.
Address:
12
□ No
□ Master’s Degree
Mother/Guardian 2 (Required): Applicant lives with this parent/guardian: □ Yes
25.
Zip Code
Last
□ Doctoral Degree
□ Other
□ No
First
Middle
Street Address or P.O. Box Number
City or Town
County
27.
Phone:
28.
Circle highest grade completed: 1
29.
Did your mother/guardian attend college?
30.
Please check the highest level of degree obtained?
State
Zip Code
Email Address:
□ Associate Degree
2
3
4
5
□ Bachelor’s Degree
6
7
8
□ Yes
9
10
11
12
□ No
□ Master’s Degree
□ Doctoral Degree
31.
Occupation:
32.
Employer:
33.
How many siblings do you have?
34.
What is their range in age?
35.
Have any of them attended college?
□ Yes
□ No
If yes, how many?
36.
Have any attended graduate/professional school?
□ Yes
□ No
If yes, how many?
37.
Do you have any relatives in a health profession?
□ Yes
□ No
Which specific fields?
□ Other
FINANCIAL BACKGROUND
38.
I am currently financially supported by (check all that apply):
□ Self
□ Father
□ Mother
□ Other (state relationship to you):
39.
Total Annual Household Income:
40.
How many people live in your household (include yourself)?
41.
Number of children or dependents in your household (include ages):
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
42.
Have you completed any other UNM HSC Office for Diversity programs (select all that apply)?
□ Dream Makers/Dream Makers +
□ HCA
43.
How did you find out about this program?
□ Office for Diversity
□ Friend, Parent
□ Instructor, Advisor
□ Flyer/brochure
□ Web Publications (websites, listserv)
□ Other (specify):
44.
Please list your health career interest(s):
45.
Please list any health related certifications or training you have received and date of completion
(i.e. CPR, First Aid):
46.
Please list extra-curricular, volunteer, and/or community experiences:
(i.e. sports, school clubs, church activities, etc.)
47.
If applicable, please list any special needs or considerations you would like us to be aware of:
48.
What size T-Shirt would you like? □ S □ M □ L □ XL □ 2-XL
STATEMENT OF CERTIFICATION
I certify that all information given is true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that failure to disclose accurate
information is grounds for dismissal from or selection into the program. I agree to provide all necessary documentation. If
accepted into the HCA Program, I understand that my participation is a major educational privilege that can impact my
future, my family’s future, and the future of healthcare in New Mexico.
Signature of Applicant
Date
Signature of Parent/Guardian
Date
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RECOMMENDATION FORM – PLEASE RETURN THIS WITH YOUR APPLICATION To the Applicant
Please fill in your name and high school on the lines below and give this information to the individual you have selected
provide a recommendation for you.
Applicant’s Name
Name of School
To the recommending individual
The student named above is applying to the UNM Health Sciences Center, Office for Diversity’s Health Careers Academy
Program. This program’s purpose is to give interested students exposure in the many health careers offered at the UNM
Health Sciences Center. Students will also enhance their math, science, language, and critical thinking skills. The program
will challenge students by balancing a rigorous academic curriculum, ACT preparation, service learning, and health career
exploration. This program seeks to identify students who demonstrate the following characteristics:
•
•
•
•
•
Financial need;
Academic performance or promise;
Interest in pursuing a health related career;
Strength of character, evidence of leadership potential, and emotional maturity and stability;
The potential to contribute to one’s community later in life.
Please provide your contact information below, in the case that the Office for Diversity staff has any pending questions or
concern.
Recommender Name:
Phone Number:
Email:
Relationship to Applicant:
To help in the selection of participants into the Health Careers Academy Program, we ask that you please answer all of the
following questions. Please limit your answers to the allotted space provided.
ALL COMPLETED RECOMMENDATION FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN A SEALED ENVELOPE TO THE
STUDENT PRIOR TO THE APPLICATION DEADLINE OF FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2015.
How long and in what capacity have you known this applicant?
Please describe the applicant’s strengths?
Please comment on the applicant’s area(s) of development. What efforts has the applicant made to improve?
How has the applicant contributed above and beyond her/his expected responsibilities?
Please use the following space to include any additional comments. (Optional)
Please rate the applicant on the following categories:
Cannot
Recommend
Academic Performance
Leadership Qualities
Emotional Maturity
Reliability
Ability to interact with adults and peer
Professionalism
Resiliency (Ability to overcome barriers)
Below
Average
Average
Above
Average
Excellent
RECOMMENDATION FORM – PLEASE RETURN THIS WITH YOUR APPLICATION To the Applicant
Please fill in your name and high school on the lines below and give this information to the individual you have selected
provide a recommendation for you.
Applicant’s Name
Name of School
To the recommending individual
The student named above is applying to the UNM Health Sciences Center, Office for Diversity’s Health Careers Academy
Program. This program’s purpose is to give interested students exposure in the many health careers offered at the UNM
Health Sciences Center. Students will also enhance their math, science, language, and critical thinking skills. The program
will challenge students by balancing a rigorous academic curriculum, ACT preparation, service learning, and health career
exploration. This program seeks to identify students who demonstrate the following characteristics:
•
•
•
•
•
Financial need;
Academic performance or promise;
Interest in pursuing a health related career;
Strength of character, evidence of leadership potential, and emotional maturity and stability;
The potential to contribute to one’s community later in life.
Please provide your contact information below, in the case that the Office for Diversity staff has any pending questions or
concern.
Recommender Name:
Phone Number:
Email:
Relationship to Applicant:
To help in the selection of participants into the Health Careers Academy Program, we ask that you please answer all of the
following questions. Please limit your answers to the allotted space provided.
ALL COMPLETED RECOMMENDATION FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN A SEALED ENVELOPE TO THE
STUDENT PRIOR TO THE APPLICATION DEADLINE OF FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2015.
How long and in what capacity have you known this applicant?
Please describe the applicant’s strengths?
Please comment on the applicant’s area(s) of development. What efforts has the applicant made to improve?
How has the applicant contributed above and beyond her/his expected responsibilities?
Please use the following space to include any additional comments. (Optional)
Please rate the applicant on the following categories:
Cannot
Recommend
Academic Performance
Leadership Qualities
Emotional Maturity
Reliability
Ability to interact with adults and peer
Professionalism
Resiliency (Ability to overcome barriers)
Below
Average
Average
Above
Average
Excellent