Are you a Philly 9th grader with an interest in health care or medicine? Are you a Philadelphia public or charter school teacher or counselor who knows 9th graders who are interested in careers in medicine?
The Center for Education of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia is now accepting applications for the Summer 2019 installment of the Karabots Junior Fellows Program.
Founded in 2009, the is for Philadelphia high school students interested in pursuing careers in medicine. Through hands-on activities, innovative educational programming, interactions with healthcare professionals, and engagements through the unique resources of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia (including the world-renowned and the ), the Program introduces students to the diverse fields available in healthcare and medicine. It also empowers students to take charge of their health and encourage healthy lifestyle choices for their families and their communities.
The next summer program will take place August 12-23, 2019. This year’s theme is “Defeating Disease,” focusing on the biology, treatment, and response to infectious disease from a variety of scientific, medical, and historical perspectives.
Participants may also have the possibility to stay for a multi-year after-school program focused on healthcare, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), academic and career advisement, and college preparation that goes through twelfth grade.
Students interested in joining the Karabots Junior Fellows Program must fulfill the following requirements:
- They must be entering the 10th grade in Fall 2019.
- They must be a Philadelphia resident.
- They must be attending a Philadelphia public or charter high school.
- They must have an interest in biology and the healthcare professions.
- They will be the first in their immediate family to graduate from a college or university.
- They must qualify for a .
- They may not have any disciplinary problems on their school record.
- They must have permission from a parent/guardian to take part in the program.
- They must be prepared to provide a work permit if they are brought in for an interview ().
Interested students can . The application must include the name and contact information of an adult supporter (parent, guardian, or adult over the age of 18 willing to vouch for the student), a reference from a teacher or counselor, and a brief personal statement in the form of an essay, video, or audio clip. The deadline to apply is 11:59PM on Friday, May 31, 2019.
To learn more about the program, or check out our . Direct all inquiries to Kevin D. Impellizeri, Assistant Director of the Karabots Junior Fellows Program (email: ; phone: 215-372-7313).